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Number 3 Bailey Smoothing Plane

ST120158 Number 3 Bailey Smoothing Plane A very clean and hardly used Stanley smoothing plane in the original box. It has rosewood front and rear, but it is post war. The front of the knob has some chips, all in one area, that cost this plane a rating of fine. This is my only complaint. It is very odd the way it is all chipped up in this one small spot. This will be a superb user for a fraction of the cost of one of the copies. The pre-War Stanleys are distinctly better than the new copies, but planes of this period I would rate as equivelant, but for 1/3 the price. G++ $119


Number 7 Bailey Jointer

ST120164 Number 7 Bailey Jointer This plane was probably made just after the war and has nicely a nicely shaped tote and knob, but they are stained wood, not rosewood. It is lighty used and will make as good a user as any pre-War Stanley, but cheaper because of the cache of real rosewood. A nice as found example that only needs to be waxed with a soft cloth. Should clean to G++ $119



Number 389 Mitre Box

ST120168 Number 389 Mitre Box A sweetheart marked example of Stanley's Cadillac mitre box, with the original saw. The saw is marked with the Stanley Sweetheart logo and that it was made by Simonds for Stanley. I have not seen that before. The plaque says that it is frame 3 and that the saw is 28" by 5". Somebody has added a wooden bed with I have left alone. The whole thing looks like it has not been touched in 50 years and needs a careful clean up. The saw has been stored in a carvas bag and is in better condition than the rest. It is still sharp and quite clean. There are two screw holes that are not filled, but neither are things that matter. They both might be either or holes since they seem to be redundant. When cleaned up you will have a top of the range saw that is as good as any ever made. G+ $365


Number 79 Side Rabbet Plane

ST120130 Number 79 Side Rabbet Plane A sweetheart era Stanley side rabbet with the original sweetheart marked blades. Nice as found condition with about 90% original nickel. G++ $99





Bailey Number 3 Smoothing Plane

ST120141 Bailey Number 3 Smoothing Plane A nice, little used, and as found example from the 1930s. The blade is full length and it retains all of its original japanning in bright condition. The rosewood is also great, with just some abrasions on the front knob. The plane has patinated overall and the lever cap and blade have very light rust. If this bothers you, it can be smoothed out with a bronze scraper. Gunsmith's use these, as guns are prone to the same kind of light surface rust. The blade will need to be ground before you use it, as there are some nicks in the edge. The plane was probably owned by a homeowner, and was hardly used, but the one time it was used, they chipped the blade. A great virgin find pre-War Stanley. Should clean to better than G+ Sold


Number 18 Knuckle Joint Block Plane

ST120144 Number 18 Knuckle Joint Block Plane A nice as found sweetheart marked example, with the sweetheart on the blade and the lever cap. Needs only a light cleaning. G+ $65





Number 386 Jointer Fence

ST120112 Number 386 Jointer Fence The classic Stanley jointer fence, and one of my favorite Stanley tools. This one is as found and could use a light cleaning. It has better than 90% original nickel and should clean up to better than G+ $119




Number 112 Scraper Plane Number 112 Scraper Plane

ST120124 Number 112 Scraper Plane An untouched example of the classic Stanley scraper plane. Retains the original Stanley marked iron, written in block letters. The brass trim has much of the original lacquer. The exposed iron has nice dark patina that needs a light cleaning with one of the white pads and wax. The japanning has come off in spots but will clean nicely. The lower edge of the blade has some light surface rust, but it is not deep and should polish off easily. This is a nicely cared for example that is good enough for a serious collector or user. G+ $189

Number 4 1/2 Smoothing Plane

ST120125 Number 4 1/2 Smoothing Plane A nice clean example from the 1930s with a full original iron. There is a small chip in the upper right top of the tote spur, as shown. The casting on this plane feels heavier than most. The plane weighs 4.7 pounds. The japanning is bright and clean. A really nice example that would make a great user, especially for somebody wanting a heavy smoother. G+ Sold





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ST1112232 Number 12 Scraper Plane A classic Stanley scraper in clean ready to use condition. The blade is marked Stanley in block letters. The tool is sweetheart marked. The face of the hold down screw has been buffed bright and there is a hang hole in the sole. No other complaints, and neither of these impact functionality. This or the 12 1/2 are my favorite Stanley scraper design. G+ Sold



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ST1112235 Number 66 Hand Beader A very clean and little used example, complete with all 6 original, blades, in the original box. It does not have a blank blade with it. The nickel is 100%, with just one very small spot on the handle where the nickel has some slight roughness. The box shows wear and has a tear in top, but none of the corners are torn out. This is a connoisseur grade example of a very useful tool. Fine- $185



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ST1112245 Victor Number 20 Compass Plane A very nice clean example with japanned finish and the sweetheart logo. The japanning is about 98%. The bare metal is nice and clean. A superior example. G++ $189







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STI1112249 Number 624 Eggbeater Drill A very clean example of a large size Stanley hand drill. I can't say enough how important I think that these hand drills are. I use one all the time. They give you so much more control. There are no bits in the head. A must own tool. G++ Sold
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ST111226 Number 271 Router A bright clean example that judging from the blade, which has never been honed, is unused. 100% bright nickel and of course made in the USA. Fine Sold



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ST1112223 Number 5 1/4 Junior Jack Plane A clean as found 1950s example with rosewood tote and knob. A great example to use or collect. Fine- Sold





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ST1112229 Number 9 1/4 Block Plane A lightly used but well cared for 1950s block plane with nice patina overall. The japanning is about 85%. A great user tool for little money. G+ $49



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ST111235 Number 92 Shoulder Plane An older Sheffield made example with 99% nickel and a nearly full orignal iron. The top of the screw shows a little wear or I would have gone fine on this one. They don't make these in England anymore and this one was made when the quality could not be faulted. G++ Sold



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ST111221 Stanley 5 1/2C Jack Plane A corrugated example that has sat in an old workshop for many years. It needs a carefully cleaning of the japanning. The sides and blade are lightly oxidized and need to be carefully scrapped with a proper gunsmith's bronze scraper to which is use to remove surface rust without damaging the surface patina. V trademark. Nice wood. This is a great plane that will clean up to at least G+ Sold



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111213 Number 80 Ram's Horn Scraper A nice example of a classic Stanley tool with the V trademark on the tool and a Sweetheart marked iron. Presumably the original iron, as these trademarks overlapped. Needs a very light clean, but a nice as found tool made in the heyday of Stanley tools. G+ Sold



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ST111097 Number 12 Scraper An as found scraper with the original "STANLEY" marked blade. The surface is patinated and sides feel slightly rough to the touch. The handle also feels slightly rough. I think that the finish as all come off of the handle. I would wax it using one of the white Norton pads that we sell. A great user and price a bit lower because I don't love the surface. Still better than most that I see. G+ Sold



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ST111075 Handyman Block Plane A very attractive block plane with the bright red lever cap and an original sticker on the lever cap. G+ $35





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ST111048 Number 55 Combination Plane A Stanley 55 will all of its cutters, in the original box. The plane rates near fine, but is a but dull and needs to be cleaned with wax. The blades are nice and untouched. The plane is sweatheart marked, but the blade boxes still have the older lables. I would guess that this plane is early 1920s. It has the scarce feature of serrated spurs. The box for the plane is in pretty nice condition with just a bit of separation starting at the top of the lid. The plane is totally complete and in nice condition. It does not have the screwdriver, or the instruction manual. I would never had had extra spurs, because this model does not have the more common, and clearly cheaper to make, disposable spurs. A nice example. G++ $699



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ST111029 Number 148 Tongue and Groove Plane An unused example in the original box with the original Stanley wrapping paper. The blades have never been honed. The box is post war and a bit beat up. A very useful tool for what is really a modest price. Fine Sold



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ST110846 Number 30 Angle Gauge An as found example of this most useful of carpenter's tools, used in roofing work for setting the rafter angles. Only about 30% of the nickel remains and the rest is dark. A good user. Good $49



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ST110750 Number 112 Scraper Plane An as found example with nice patina, needing a very light cleaning. The blade is unmarked but looks to be original. The brass nuts are crisp and still have 90% or more of their original lacquer. A superior example that will clean up to at least G++ $219



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ST110723 Number 271 Router A bright clean example, Made in England. I am not sure how old this one is, but based on the other tools that were with it, I would guess that it is 1950s. Whenever, it will make a great user. Fine Sold





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ST110563 Number 20 Compass Plane A very clean example with the 1892 patent date logo on the blade. The nickel shows some honest wear, but the plane is very clean as if it just came from a tool chest. I would rate the nickel at about 90%, but it is not peeling, it is worn from use, which looks nice as opposed to peeling nickel. To my eye this is a very nice example. G++Sold



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ST110536 Number 98 Side Rabbet Plane A Stanley side rabbet plane with the depth stop on the side. The blade is marked "Made in USA". I have seen this often but I am not sure when it was done. The plane is as found and retains about 97% of the original nickel and about 95% of the original blade. A nice example. G++ $95
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ST110459 Number 94 Cabinetmaker's Rabbet Plane This is as good as it gets with these. It retains about 97% of its original bright nickel. The blade looks to be full, and has the logo with the 1897 and 1900 patents. The nickel is superb on the left side but has some wer and bubbling on the left side. The term wear is probably a misnomer, as the plane has seen little if any use and the lost nickel is the result of poor adhesion. This is the connoisseur's example of this scarce plane. Fine- $445



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ST110462 Number 289 Skewed Fillester Plane A superb example of this scarce and useful plane, with 99% of the bright original japanning remaining. The iron is a full original sweetheart marked iron. Untouched, connoisseur condition. G++ $429





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ST110429 Number 148 Coming and Going Match Plane This tool is missing about half of the nickel, which is peeling. The grooving cutter has light rust overall and I suspect that it is a replacment. Still, this should make a great user and the price reflects the less than pristine condition. Good Sold



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ST110421 Number 1 Bailey Smoothing Plane A pristine Stanley #1 in the original box. Both the plane and the box are sweetheart marked. The plane has one small ding in the front knob, but otherwise could pass for new. The box shows some wear but is still quite presentable and has protected this plane for nearly 100 years. I don't recall seeing a nicer number 1, in the box or otherwise. Fine $3995



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ST110418 Number 45 Combination Plane The most pristine Stanley 45 that I have had in years. Totally complete, down to the screwdriver, the extra spur packet, and the original instructions. This is a post war plane and the instructions have a 1949 copyright date. The nickel is bright like new. The fence shows no evidence of use, but one of the dado blades looks like it was sharpened. The only negative that I can find is a few nicks and a scuff on the front knob. You won't find a better example unless you get a time machine. The box shows moderate where but all 4 corners are still intact. Fine $445





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ST110346 Number 60 Double Spokeshave A nice sweetheart marked example with full original irons. G+ $65
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ST11037 Book: The Stanley Plane by Alvin Sellens A seminal text on Stanley planes, this book was published by EAIA in 1975 and is still a must own work. This book is from the 10th printing, in 1990. The jacket is torn and dirty. The book is pretty clean and nice, except for a minor stain that effects the last 30 or so pages, but is nothing to worry about. Unless you are very picky, you will be happy with this copy. G+ $79



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ST110287 Number 10 Rabbet Plane A pre-lateral number 10 in as nice a condition as I have seen. It is totally as found, with nice light patina and the best figured rosewood tote that I have seen. The full blade is marked Stanley Rule & Level Co. in a half moon shape. There are a few negligible chips off of the upper edge of the tote. Otherwise it is flawless. This is the condition that I aspire to. Highly recommended. G++ $299



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ST11023 Number 113 Compass Plane A lovely as found example of the famous compass plane. This is a turn of the century example with the lateral adjustment lever like a Bailey plane. The plane has light, pleasing patina, and most of its original japanning. The nickel is peeling off of the front knob, but otherwise I have no complaints. If you want one to use, this model is much easier to old than the #20 style. The number 20s have a reputation as being more durable, which is probably true, but in 25 years I have only seen a couple of these with problems, and I have seen hundreds of them. I personally prefer this style for my own user. G++ $169



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ST110166 Tote & Knob This is an original rosewood tote & knob for a #4 plane. It is a later style where the knob goes into a recess in the body, but it is not so late that the finish is thick and opaque. You can still see the rosewood grain nicely. I have rated it lower because the finish is deteriorating from age, but the wood has no damage. G+ Sold



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ST101219 Number 63X Compassed Spokeshave A sweetheart marked example in as found condition. It willl benefit from being waxed. Retains about 95% of the original japanning. G++ $129



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ST101175 Number 14, Type 1, Try Square A superb as found example of the 4" size square, retaining 99%+ of its original nickel, in nice clean condition. You would find a better example of this rare Stanley square. Fine- $139



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ST101163 H1220 Handyman Hand Drill An absolutely unsued in the original box egg beater drill, with the bits in the head. I was actually tempted to rate this mint, but there are a few things that prevent that. One corner of the Handyman label is lifting slightly and there is a chip in the paint, about 1mm in diameter. Certainly it is as good as they get. I would rate the box G++ Fine $65





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ST101133 Number 46 Combination Plane An early nickel plated model with 95% original nickel remaining. The handle has a crisp Traut's Patent stamp. It has with it 7 grooving blades, one fillester blade, and one tonguing blade. It appears that the 3/8" and the 3/4" blades are missing. A great user example or good enough for a serious collector. G++ $375



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ST101120 Number 7 pre-Lateral Bailey Jointer An as found Bailey #7 Jointer with a nice even dark patina. The original iron is worn, but has about 3/4" remaining. Nice wood with the beaded front knob. The adjuster nut is not the earlier solid type. Some peeling to the Japanning in the front, but still about 85% remains. A nice honest example. Good $169
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ST100934 Bit Gauge The classic Stanley cast iron bit gauge in crisp as found condition. Fine $29







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ST100811 Number 90 Bullnose Plane This is a used but well cared for example that retains about 20% of the original nickel and about 60% of the blade. Probably from the 1930s. A nicer clean user example of this plane that is no longe made. G+ $109



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ST100640 Number 93 Cabinetmaker's Rabbet Plane This is the early style with the cast iron adjustment, with 100% original bright nickel. This is as close to mint as it is possible for a 100 year old tool to be. This must be as find an example as exists in the world of this early style 93. For the true connoisseur. Fine+ $345



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ST100577 Number 5 Nosing Attachment for the 45 Plane A nice as found nosing attachment wth the "B" casting mark. The nickel shows some modest wear, from use, on the sole. Otherwise it is about 98% intact. The blade is marked, "Pat'd Feb 12, 1886". Some fool has held the top of the blade onto the side of a grinder at the bottom and ruined the patina. Fool is being kind. G++ $99





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ST100544 Number 39 Dado Plane A 3/8" dado plane in as found condtion with an even dark patina on all of the exposed metal surfaces. No rust. It should clean up nicely. This plane just came to us from an estate and is totally untouched. G+ $129
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ST100510 Number 90 Marking Gauge An as found gauge with some peeling nickel. A nice user. G+ $36





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ST100220 Number 98/99 Side Rabbet Planes A matched pair of Stanley side rabbets that are used but not abused. The blades both appear original and show moderate wear. The nickel is about 40% or so on both. The 99 was not a great casting and there are a few big pits, and some scattered smaller ones, that are casting defects. It doesn't matter as a user, but I made them cheap because of this. A great user pair. G+ $149



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ST90634 Number 63X Spokeshave This is a clean sweetheart version of this scarce spokeshave. The original bright japanning has chipped and I would estimate that about 60-70% remains. A nice honest example. G+ $109





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ST90520 Stanley Tools 1927 S50 Catalog This is a small 55 page booklet style catalog. I am not an expert on these but I don't recall seeing this one before. It is marked on the back "Copyright 1927 S50" and has the sweetheart logo. The original owner put his name and the date on the cover with a pencil. Nice original condition. Fine- $99



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ST9031 Number 55 Combination Plane This is a used but well cared for Stanley 55 that is in the original chestnut box. It does have a chip in the casting on one of the fences around where it slides on the arm. This will not impact its use, but I have reduced the price to reflect this defect. This is a real buy now for a user. The box is beat up with no lid, but it has protected the plane well. The plane does not have the screwdriver or original instructions, but it is a very clean plane and all of the blades seem to be there, in the original blade boxes. 3 of the four lids are missing for the blade boxes. This plane has is as found and is really a nice example. It rates a strong G+ $485



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ST90263 Panel Gauge This is the classic Stanley rosewood panel gauge, which is not marked, as is typical. What is odd is that it has only part of the usual patened mark. It is marked "Patd Aug". The rest of the date is not marked. It is not faint, it just isn't there. The gauge is in nice as found condition. It is dirty but will clean beautifully with some wax. G+ $89



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ST80434 Number 98/99 Side Rabbets This is a matched pair of Stanley side rabbets with the depth stop. The 98 is pristine and rates fine, a rating that our regulars know I don't normally use for a tool. The 99 is missing some nickel and is not as clean. I would call it G+. The price of being a favorite I guess. These sets with the depth stop are not easy to find. G+/Fine $225

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