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Number 4 1/2 Bailey Jumbo Smoothing Plane Number 4 1/2 Bailey Jumbo Smoothing Plane Number 4 1/2 Bailey Jumbo Smoothing Plane Number 4 1/2 Bailey Jumbo Smoothing Plane

ST25023 Number 4 1/2 Bailey Jumbo Smoothing Plane A superb Stanley jumbo smoothing plane from about 1900. You don't find them in this condition, especially ones that are this early. It retains a full original 1892 patent date iron. The wide base rosewood tote has fantastic figure. The only two minor criticisms that I can make are somebody polished the top of the brass lugs holding the wood on and there is a scratch on the left side of the tote near the top. Connoisseur grade. Fine Sold


Number 71 1/2 Closed Throat Router Number 71 1/2 Closed Throat Router Number 71 1/2 Closed Throat Router

ST25027 Number 71 1/2 Closed Throat Router A very scarce type 1 version of the classic Stanley router. This is the closed throat version, which is in itself more scarce than the 71 open throat variety. This plane retains about 90% of the original japanning. It is absolutely as found. G+ $129




Number 5C Bailey Jack Plane Number 5C Bailey Jack Plane Number 5C Bailey Jack Plane Number 5C Bailey Jack Plane Number 5C Bailey Jack Plane Number 5C Bailey Jack Plane

ST250221 Number 5C Bailey Jack Plane A crisp and barely used Stanley 5 that was made around 1902. Finding one this early and in this condition is unusual. It has the two patent dates cast into the bed. It is in the original box, with an original pocket catalog, but the label has been eaten away by insects and the catalog has some insect damage. There is some light staining on the body from storage in the box, but it is as crisp as they come. For the connoisseur. Fine- $175


Number 339TC Zig Zag Rule Number 339TC Zig Zag Rule

ST241030 Number 339TC Zig Zag Rule A new old stock Stanley 6' zig zag rule with the original sleeve. Fine+ $24






Number 239 Special Dado Plane Number 239 Special Dado Plane Number 239 Special Dado Plane

ST240512 Number 239 Special Dado Plane A scarce type 1 Stanley 239 with the patent applied for nicker and no fence. In may experience, these really are quite scarce. This one is in nice as found condition. G++ $189





Number 72 Double Marking Gauge Number 72 Double Marking Gauge

ST240221 Number 72 Double Marking Gauge A crisp and barely used Sweetheart marked example of this handy gauge. The pins are full original height. The wood is crisp. The only wear are some light marks left by the thumbscrews. Fine $59





Number 92 Shoulder Plane Blade

ST240133 Number 92 Shoulder Plane Blade A nice clean blade for a Stanley 92. This is an English made blade, but it isn't very recent, probably 1960s. It has 5/8" remaining. G++ $30





Number 90 Marking Gauge

ST221228 Number 90 Marking Gauge A sweetheart marked example that retains about 75% of its original nickel. These make very handy marking gauges for little money. G+ $39





Number 40: Stanley Pocket Level Number 40: Stanley Pocket Level

ST22104 Number 40 Pocket Level A Stanley pocket level that screws onto a straight edge or a steel square. It has the cast iron decorative face and is in nice as found condition with a pleasing light patina on the bare metal surfaces and most of the japanning remaining G++ $32




Number 151 Adjustable Spokeshave Number 151 Adjustable Spokeshave

ST220932 Number 151 Adjustable Spokeshave An American made example that I believe is pre-War. The blade looks like it was replaced in the 50s or 60s. The edges of the sole have been rounded, probably by a pattern maker. This modification is an improvement on the design from a user's perspective, but is an anathema to a collector. A great user. G+ $59



Number 90 Bullnose Plane Number 90 Bullnose Plane Number 90 Bullnose Plane

ST220935 Number 90 Bullnose Plane This is a nice as found 90 that was made before the Sweetheart planes, but after the adjuster changed from cast to machined. The adjuster has "STANLEY" in big block letters stamped on the back. It retains about 45% of the original blade. NIckel is always hard to rate, but I would say that about half of it remains. Just a nice honest example. G+ $119



Number 90 Marking Gauge

ST220514 Number 90 Marking Gauge This is a well used 90 and the nickel is mostly gone and the pin is worn down to nothing. Somebody has modified the end of it a bit to get more life out of the pin. It needs a new pin. G+ $19





Stanley Pocket Square Booklet

ST241027 Stanley Pocket Square Booklet A 16 page booklet on how to use the Stanley pocket square. Free to the first person who orders and and spends at least $100 on old tools. G+ $0





Book: Boxwood & Ivory by Philip Stanley Book: Boxwood & Ivory by Philip Stanley

ST220112 Book: Boxwood & Ivory by Philip Stanley A close to new copy. It has a hand written dedication inside to me from Phil. Fine $89






Number 166LG Mason

241016 Number 166LG Mason's Modular Zig Zag Rule A clean bu tuses Stanley zig zag rule The yellow paint is mostly gone from the sides of the rule, probably from being in a tool box. It has no damage and is in nice honest condition. Free to the first person who orders it and spends at least $200 on old tools. G+ $0




Blade for a Number 92 Shoulder Plane Blade for a Number 92 Shoulder Plane

ST211227 Blade for a Number 92 Shoulder Plane An unused blade for a Stanley 92. This is a US made blade, probably from the 1960s. Fine- $40






Blade for a Number 90 or 92 Blade for a Number 90 or 92

ST21124 Blade for a Number 90 or 92 A sweetheart marked blade that looks to me to be unused. It has the factory grind and has never been honed. Very clean condition with just one small stain on the back side. Fine $45





Frog for a Number 3 Frog for a Number 3

ST230241 Frog for a Number 3 A frog for a pre-War Number 3. Don't ask me what type it is. It's free if you want it and are the first to order it and spend at least $50 on old tools. G++ $0





Number 7 Bailey Jointer Number 7 Bailey Jointer Number 7 Bailey Jointer

ST211138 Number 7 Bailey Jointer A 19th Century Stanley jointer with the half-moon logo on the blade. This is what collectors like to call a type 5. It is not common to find them this early in decent condition, and this one is really quite nice except for some losses to the japanning in the rear. The bare metal surfaces have a pleasing dark patina. The blade is about 90% or better remaining. The rear tote has a chip to the upper right side of the spur but is still pretty nice. A nice honest early Stanley. G+ $199


Stanley Front Knob

ST241021 Stanley Front Knob A post-war high front knob made from hardwood with dark stain. There is one spot on the base that is chipped, but the knob shows no wear otherwise. Free to the first person who orders it and spends at leaste $80 on old tools. G+ $0




Number 113 Compass Plane Number 113 Compass Plane

ST211153 Number 113 Compass Plane An as found example with the 1892 patent date logo, it needs a bit of cleaning but it will be a great user for a modest price. There is some surface staining on the sole, but it is not rusty and blade is still up at the top of the lateral adjust. These are really quite handy planes for some things. G+ $119



Russel Jennings

ST211039 Russel Jennings A nice clean 7 piece set in in the original roll. They are not all sharp, but more than half seem to be. Fine $99





Block Plane Iron Block Plane Iron

ST210980 Block Plane Iron A 1 5/8" wide blade, with the V-trademark, for a Stanley block plane. There are a bunch of models that this fits, so check what width you need. The only complaint on this blade is that the logo is faint. G++ $19




Number 53 1/2 Architects Rule Number 53 1/2 Architects Rule

ST210664 Number 53 1/2 Architects Rule A 4 fold 24" boxwood rule in as found condition and needing a light cleaning. It doesn't look like it was used much, but it was in the tray of a tool box and the outside has some marks and is a bit dirty. It should clean to at least G+ $75




Number 53 1/2 Architect Number 53 1/2 Architect

ST201053 Number 53 1/2 Architect's Rule A crisp example that still retains much original lacquer on the brass. Not a common rule and this one has clearly not been used a whole lot. G++ $89





Number 93 Butt & Rabbet Gauge

ST200643 Number 93 Butt & Rabbet Gauge A very clean as found example with the early gothic style logo. G++ $59






Number 7506 Tape Measure

ST200353 Number 7506 Tape Measure This is a scarce tape measure, and I can see why. It is not one of Stanley's more clever ideas. It is patented. The tape does not self retract, you have to push it back in. The last bit of it has bends in the tape where it was binding when pushing it back in. I put a few drops of machine oil into it and now it retracts much more freely. The exterior is in very clean condition. I didn't rate it higher because of the minor bends in the tape. G++ $25


Number 10 or10 1/2 Blade

ST190316 Number 10 or 10 1/2 Blade This is an original iron for a Stanely rabbet plane like a 10, 10 1/4, or 10 1/2. It has just shy of 1/2" remaining and has the 1892 patent date logo. G+ $35







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