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Number 101 Block Plane Number 101 Block Plane

ST23035 Number 101 Block Plane A nice as found example of these most useful little planes. I use one all the time for my model airplane building work and it is also my go to plane for knocking the shaped edges off of stock. This is a much earlier one that I usually see, with a Stanley Rule & Level Logo blade. G+ $30




Number 79 Side Rabbet Plane Number 79 Side Rabbet Plane

ST230312 Number 79 Side Rabbet Plane A nice as found example of the post-war style that has an integral depth stop. It could use a very light cleaning. G++ $75





Number 6C Bailey Fore Plane Number 6C Bailey Fore Plane

ST230326 Number 6C Bailey Fore Plane A nearly unused example frrom the 1950s. The blade retains the original factory grind, but it has been honed. The wood is stainted hardwood. It has the thicker sole that one finds on the 1950s planes, which make them great users. Plus, the blades from this period tend to be superb. Fine Sold




Number 4 Bailey Smoothing Plane Number 4 Bailey Smoothing Plane

ST230227 Number 4 Bailey Smoothing Plane Pre-War Stanley 4s that are fresh to market have all but dried up. This is a 1930s Stanley #4 smoothing plane that is fresh from an estate. It has nice rosewoood with its original finish. The blade looks to be full original height. As is often the case with these estate planes, it was sitting on a shelf for years and the sole is very clean, but the exposed surfaces have a light patina. The japanning is about 99%. The nickel plating on the lever cap is freckled. It should easily clean to better than its current G+ $129


Number 95 Butt Gauge Number 95 Butt Gauge

ST230248 Number 95 Butt Gauge A sweetheart marked example in the original box, with the original instructions. The instructions are saturated with oil, but this the only instruction sheet for this tool that I have ever had. The box is dark and worn but the tools is nice. G++ $38




Number 8 Bailey Jointer Plane Number 8 Bailey Jointer Plane Number 8 Bailey Jointer Plane Number 8 Bailey Jointer Plane

ST230211 Number 8 Bailey Jointer Plane A good honest sweetheart maked 8 with a full original iron. The sole is crisp with a medium patina. The japanning is about 80% or better, but could use cleaning. The blade and lever cap have been very lightly touched with a wire wheel, but after that he got bored and gave up, so the rest of the plane is untouched. This one is a bargain for a user. Number 8s are way harder to find than 7s and by all rights should bring much more than they do. G+ $189


Number 101 Block Plane Number 101 Block Plane

ST230214 Number 101 Block Plane These little planes are among my favorites. I use one all the time in my model building and I keep one in my workbench tool tray to knock off sharp edges on boards that I have jointed. This one is probably from the 1960s, and is black with a red cap. G+ $22




Sliding Brass Door Catches

ST221242 Sliding Brass Door Catches I am not sure what the correct name is for these. They are Sweetheart marked new old stock The dimensions of the face are 4" by 1". Mint $29





Number 1 Smoothing Plane Blade Number 1 Smoothing Plane Blade

ST22123 Number 1 Smoothing Plane Blade A sweetheart marked blade for a number 1 that has never been used and has the original factory grind. The blade has a pleasing light patina that would look appropriate in a high-condition number 1 of the correct period. Fine $75




Number 136 Caliper Rule Number 136 Caliper Rule

ST22126 Number 136 Caliper Rule A 3 1/2" boxwood caliper rule that is crisp and probably unused. The brass retains its original lacquer, but the lacquer on the wood has deteriorted. That is why I did not rated it higher for what is otherwise great condition. 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 60 Carpenter Number 60 Carpenter

ST221126 Number 60 Carpenter's Rule This is a very scarce rule and I have only ever seen this one. However, this one is in lousy condition. I listed it in case you just want a place holder in your rule collection. It is as found in an old carpenter's chest and was clearly used quite a bit. It is a fully-bound four-fold boxwwood rule. Good $50



Number 93 Butt & Rabbet Gauge Number 93 Butt & Rabbet Gauge

ST221131 Number 93 Butt & Rabbet Gauge A sweetheart marked example of this really handy pocket sized gauge. It retains at least 95% of the original nickel and is in nice as found condition.. G+ $59





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 67 Compassed Sole

ST220947 Number 67 Compassed Sole This is a compassed sole for a number 67 spokeshave. It is only the sole, which is of course often missing. This one is in nice condition with most of the original nickel remaining. G++ $45





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





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 $99






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- $45






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





Number 95 Butt Gauge

ST211229 Number 95 Butt Gauge An as found example that has some plating loss and is a bit dirty. It is in the original box bottom. A great user. G+ $25





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


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




Blade for a Number 2 or 602 Blade for a Number 2 or 602

ST210913 Blade for a Number 2 or 602 An as found V trademark blade for a #2 sized plane. The blade has scattered staining with some very light pitting up around the logo. G+ $35





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






V-Trademark Iron

ST211185 V-Trademark Iron This is a good as found iron, but somebody has reduced the width to 2 1/16". It would have started as a 2 1/4" wide iron. It looks to be about full original length. Free to the first person who orders it and spends at least $200 on old tools. G+ $0




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 90 Marking Gauge Number 90 Marking Gauge

ST20035 Number 90 Marking Gauge A used but well cared for example. I think that the casting on this one is the first style that was used, but I don't claim to have studied these. The pin is very worn down. It still works but it is at the end of its useful life. This is of course easy to replace. G+ $36




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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