Hans Brunner

Vintage Stanley Tools

A Comprehensive Beginners Guide

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About this catalogue

The Stanley brand was created by Frederick T. Stanley who founded the Stanley Works in partnership with his younger brother William in 1843. Initially a manufacturer of hinges, bolts and other door hardware, the company soon expanded into hand tools.

In 1857 Frederick Stanley’s cousin Henry set up his own company, the Stanley Rule and Level Company, which quickly branched out into other tools as well.

With the acquisition of the Leonard Bailey patented metal planes in the 1870s, Stanley was poised to become the world’s foremost producer of metal woodworking planes.

In 1920 the two Stanley companies merged into the world’s largest producer of quality hardware, hand tools and measuring devices operating as “The Stanley Rule and Level Plant”.

It was around this time that Stanley introduced their famous SW (sweetheart) logo, depicting the letter SW in a heart shape. The letters SW stood for Stanley Works and the heart shape reportedly was chosen in honour of the long time company president William H. Hart who had retired in 1918

after more than sixty years of service to the company, 30 of which as president of the Stanley Works.

The Stanley SW era fell in the boom time between WW1 and the Depression. The SW logo was extensively used on tools and hardware products from around 1921 to 1935.

Apart from being the most recognisable of all Stanley logos, it also represented what many collectors regard as the zenith of Stanley tools, both in quality and design.

This guide is based on the Stanley Catalogue No 120 from 1923. We chose it because it was the first major catalogue of the “combined” Stanley Works. It represents the best of the larger sized Stanley catalogues that started with No 110. The 16 colour plates featured in the No 120 catalogue made it a very expensive publication that showed off the might of the new Stanley Rule and Level Plant. It was soon replaced by cheaper catalogues in a smaller size. These later catalogues featured a bigger tool range but none of them ever matched the quality and design of the 1923 edition.

It was tempting to reproduce the 1923 catalogue without additions but that has been done before. We decided to reduce the size of the original line art pictures in favour of colour illustrations. It does take away some of the quality of the original format but we feel this is a small price to pay for the introduction of colour throughout. Please note: colour illustrations depict tools from various periods other than just SW. Stanley, too, used line art from previous catalogues. We left some of the original grouping intact but opted to list the major lines by model number rather than by design or function.

The result therefore isn’t a true re-print of the original catalogue but rather an enhanced reproduction that will assist budding Stanley collectors with identification and valuation of Stanley tools. We did not set out to compile a complete list of Stanley tools but rather give you a snapshot of the Stanley range available at the time the Sweetheart catalogues were issued.

Price and Condition

Pricing collectable tools is not as straightforward as it seems. In fact, it’s impossible to come up with a price guide that adequately values individual tools without a physical inspection. To overcome the problem most tool guides will give collectors a wide price range, designed to reflect the condition of the tool from poor to fine. They do not include value adding extras like an original box or provenance, sales records and the likes.

The problem with two values is the human condition: buyers tend to quote the low price while sellers invariable select the high price. If you want to determine a realistic market value for your tool you will have to learn how to rate condition first.

Condition ratings used in this catalogue are P poor, G- fair, G good, G+ very good, F fine.

Prices quoted for tools in G or better condition.

Unfortunately, rating tools is not a job that comes naturally. Just because a tool is rare doesn’t make it valuable. If a super rare tool is missing a vital part it is not a bargain at half its average value.

You’ll have to find a second tool just to make the first one complete. Incorrectly replaced parts are almost as bad and re-painted tools are definitely out. Some flaws might be obvious; others will be hard to spot and only come to light when a more experienced collector takes a closer look.

As a budding collector you should look at as many tools as possible. Join a tool club and go to tool sales where you can pick up and compare the real thing. Find the standard of the tools you want to collect and stick to it.

Buying from reputable online dealers might be a solution for collectors who can’t attend tool sales.

Dealers have to make a living so you will end up paying twice as much or more than buying from the source. Not everybody has the time or the inclination to travel to tool sales or hang around auction rooms for a day or two.

Online auctions are an easy way to overcome the problem. They actually do work. You will often be bidding against some of the biggest online tool dealers and still end up winning because you don’t have to worry about the mark-up. The downside is that you will get stung every now and then and end up with a dog of a tool that doesn’t live up to the description. It can be extremely frustrating –

even if you eventually get your money back. It’s not always dishonesty on the seller’s part. We all make mistakes and overlook flaws. If you are prepared to take a few losses you definitely can build a collection at a wholesale price buying online.

The sooner you learn how to recognise what makes a tool rare and G+ the better you will be able to spot a bargain and grab a chance when it presents itself.

Stanley Rules

As with all collectable tools, condition is paramount. Excessive dirt, faded markings, warping, chipping, missing pins or any other damage should be avoided. Cleaning rules is possible but tricky because rubbing the wood or the ivory with anything abrasive will not only remove dirt but also take away the markings and the patina. Super fine 0000 steel wool used gently with a bit of mineral turpentine sometimes does the trick. Less is always better and before you king hit any rule with the hard stuff, try a rag with mineral turps first, then apply a wax or a fine oil based finishing product.

Rule Terminology

ROUND JOINT

SQUARE JOINT

ARCH JOINT

MIDDLE PLATES EDGE PLATES

FULL BOUND

faded

warping

warping

-poor to fair condition- d

iscoloured

rounded corners

faded <50%

-G- condition-

- F condtion-

good patina, minor dirt spots

-G/G+ condition-

Stanley 5 Boxwood rule, 2 foot 2 fold fully brass bound.

Uncommon. Auction $ 20-40 Dealers G+ $ 50-100

Stanley 7 Blindman’s rule, 3 foot 4 fold boxwood

with extra large figures. Common. Auction $ 10-15

Stanley 13 ½ Same as Stanley

Stanley 13 Boxwood & brass

13 caliper rule but 1 ½ “ wide. Stanley 18 Two foot 2 fold boxwood rule with brass caliper rule. 2 fold, 6” long, 1 1/8”

Uncommon. Fair to average

ends. Common. Fair to average conditon $ 10

wide. Auction $ 20-30

condition $ 20-30 G+ 40-80

G+ Auction $ 15-25 Dealers $ 20-40

Dealers G+ 30-60

Stanley 32 One foot four fold

Patternmakers boxwood shrinkage rule, 2 feet with brass ends boxwood caliper rule with brass ends.

Stanley No 30 is 1 ¼” wide, the 30 ½ is 1 ½” wide. Common. Average $ 15

Common. Auction $ 20-30

dealer prices for G+ examples $ 20-40

Dealers $ 30-50

Stanley 36 ½ One foot two fold boxwood

Stanley 32 ½ One foot four fold

caliper rule. In the 1923 SW catalogue featured

boxwood rule with brass caliper

Stanley 36 Six inch two fold

as left hand caliper rule – the right hand

and fully brass bound edges.

boxwood caliper rule with square

version was available at extra cost. Later

Common. Auction 20-30

joint. Common. Auction $ 15-25

replaced by 36 ½ L or R. Common.

Dealers $ 30-60

Dealers $ 20-40

Auction $ 15-20 Dealers $ 20-30

Stanley 38 Six inch two fold caliper

rule, ivory with German silver fittings.

Stanley 39 One foot four fold ivory

Stanley 40 One foot four fold ivory

caliper rule, fully bound with German

Sells in a wide range according to

caliper rule with German silver fittings.

condition. Scarce. Fair to G Auction

Unbound. Scarce. Fine condition as

silver. Scarce. The heavy binding

$ 50-100 G+ $ 100-200

pictured $200-300. Lesser examples

makes this rule a bit harder to use

complete without damage $ 150-250, than the 39. Priced similar to the 39 in cracks, faded or chipped $ 60-120

a wide range depending on conditon

from fair to G+ $ 100-300

Stanley 51 Two foot four fold boxwood rule with drafting Stanley 53 Two foot four fold boxwood rule with drafting scales. Uncommon. Note the unusual squre finish to the

scales (not bevelled) Common.

arch joint. Auction $ 10-20 Dealers $ 20-40

Auction $ 10-20 Dealers $ 20-40

Stanley 54 Two foot four fold bxowood rule, fully brass Stanley 53 ½ Two foot four fold drafting rule, same as 53

bound. Common. Auction $15- 25 Dealers $ 30-50

but with inside bevelled edges. Less common.

Auction $ 30-50 Dealers $ 50-100

Stanley 62 Two foot four fold boxwood rule. Fully brass Stanley 61 Two foot four fold boxwood rule, edges not bound with drafting scales. Common but not many G+

bound. Common. Auction $ 5-10 Dealers $ 10-30

examples show up. Auction $ 15-30 Dealers $ 30-60

Stanley 62C Two foot four fold, 1 inch wide, fully brass Stanley 62 ½ Two foot four fold boxwood rule, fully brass bound with caliper. Scarce.

bound. This is a narrow model, ¾’ wide. Uncommon.

Auction $ 30-50 Dealers $ 50-120

Auction $ 30-50 Dealers $ 50-100

Stanley 63 Two foot four fold boxwood rule with drafting Stanley 63 ½ Two foot four fold boxwood rule with brass scales. 1” wide. Common. Auction 10-20 Dealers 20+

ends. This ¾“wide rule is uncommon.

Auction $ 20-30 Dealers $ 30-60

Stanley 65 One foot four fold

Stanley 64 One foot four fold

Stanley 65 ½ One foot four fold

boxwood rule with square brass joints.

boxwood rule. 5/8” wide. Common.

boxwood rule. Fully brass bound.

5/8” wide. Common. Auction $ 30-30

Note: a lot of the smal rules are not

Uncommon.

Dealers $ 40-60, more in F condition

marked Stanley. Auction $ 20-30

Auction $ 20-40 Dealers $ 40-80,

and marked Stanley

Dealers $ 30-60

more if marked Stanley

Stanley 66 ½ Three foot four fold boxwood rule. 1” wide.

Stanley 66 ¼ Three foot four fold boxwood rule. 1” wide.

Later models replaced the 66 1/2A with large figures and

Scarce. In average condition $ 30-40 G+ $ 50-100

square joints. Auction $ 10-20 Dealers $ 40-60

Stanley 66 ½A Three foot four fold boxwood rule. 1” wide.

This model is scarce. (picture shows the later version with Stanley 66 3/4 Three foot four fold boxwood rule. 1”

the square joint sold as 66 ½) Auction $ 10-15. A col ector wide. Fully brass bound with arch joint.

might pay double for a fine example.

Auction $ 30-50 Dealers 50-75

Stanley 68A Two foot four fold boxwood rule. 1” wide.

Stanley 68 Two foot four fold boxwood rule. 1” wide. One Same as No 68 with heavy figures. Later models lost the ‘A’.

of the most basic of the Stanley rules. Common.

Common. Auction $ 5-10 Dealers $ 10-20

Auction $ 5-10 Dealers $ 10-20

Stanley 69 One foot four fold boxwood rule. 5/8” wide.

“Economy” version of the 64 with simple round joint.

Common. Most examples wil not be marked Stanley.

Auction $ 20-30, G+ and marked Stanley $ 50-100

Stanley 70 Two foot four fold boxwood rule. 1 3/8” wide.

Common. Auction $ 10-20 Dealers $ 20-30

Stanley 72 Two foot four fold boxwood rule. 1 3/8” wide.

Stanley 72 ½ Two foot four fold boxwood rule. 1 3/8”

This rule is scarce but doesn’t sell for a premium unless it’s wide. Fully brass bound. Uncommon. An attractive rule that in very good condition. Auction $ 20-40 Dealers $ 40+

doesn’t show up often. Auction G+ $ 50-80 Dealers $ 80+

Stanley 73 Two foot four fold boxwood rule. 1 3/8” wide.

Stanley 75 Two foot four fold boxwood rule. 1 3/8” wide.

Scarce. Very few examples change hands so it’s hard to tell Scarce to rare. Same as 73 with edge plates. Comments

how much a col ector might pay for a G+ or F example.

see No. 73 Auction $ 30-50

Auction $ 20-40

Stanley 76 Two foot four fold boxwood rule. 1 3/8” wide.

Fully brass bound. Rare. This rule hardly ever shows up.

Stanley 78 ½ Two foot four fold boxwood rule. 1 3/8”

Expect to pay over $ 100 for a decent example and double

wide with double arch joint. Scarce. Arguably one of the

or more for G+

most attractive Stanley rules. Sel s in a wide range from $ 50-150 depending on condition.

Stanley 83C Two foot four fold boxwood caliper rule. 1 3/8”

Stanley 84 Two foot four fold boxwood caliper rule. Half wide. Rare. Fair to good $ 50-100 G+ $ 150-250

bound i.e. outer edges only. 1” wide. Common. $ 20-50

Stanley 87 Two foot four fold ivory rule fully bound with Stanley 86 Two foot four fold ivory rule with nickel silver nickel silver (German silver). Rare. $ 200-500

(German silver) fittings. Rare. $ 200-400

Stanley 88 One foot four fold ivory rule, fully bound with Stanley 92 One foot four fold ivory rule with nickel silver nickel silver (German silver). Rare. $ 100-250

(German silver) edge plates. Rare. $ 100-200

Stanley 94 Four foot four fold boxwood rule, fully brass bound.

The longest of the Stanley four fold rules, often referred to as carriage maker’s rule.

Auction fair to average condition $ 30-60 G+ $ 40-80 Dealers $ 80-150

Stanley Zigzag Rules

The merger between the Stanley Works and the S tanley Rule and Level Company just prior to the issuing of the SW catalogues drastically increased the range of measuring tools sold under the Stanley brand. Zigzag rules did not share the success of other Stanley acquisitions. Lack of interest in the domestic market and a well established competition in foreign markets kept demand down.

Zigzag rules probably originated in France but they became especially popular in the Germanic countries where they were mass produced, their sides imprinted with company logos and given away as promotional material by a wide range of businesses. Selling into this market was an uphill struggle for Stanley – even though their improved and patented zigzag rule construction was better than the cheap European giveaways. The American market never embraced zigzag rules in significant numbers. With the advance of the much more practical tape measures the zigzag was destined to fail.

The large number of models offered by Stanley and the relative low sales actually make some zigzags fairly rare. However, there is still a lack of interest in zigzags amongst collectors and prices reflect this.

Even the rare models hardly ever do well at auction, selling in the $ 10-20 range. G+ or fine examples might sell for a premium. Dealer’s asking prices are often 3 times more.

Values: average condition at auction $ 10-20. Good or better condition $ 20-30

Dealers are asking $ 40-80 for G+/F examples.

Yellow Enamel Finish

White Enamel Finish

Values: average condition at auction $ 10-20. Good or better condition $ 20-30

Dealers are asking $ 30-60 for G+/F examples.

Yellow Enamel Finish

White Enamel Finish

Metric Stanley zigzag rules were not in great demand in the domestic US market and did not sell in great numbers in Europe where they originated from and where they were often given away as advertising material by major hardware and lumber companies. This makes Stanley “M” zigzag rules quite scare. Average values do not reflect the relative scarcity. Examples in average condition $ 10-20; G+ $20-30. Dealers might ask double and the odd fine example might fetch a premium at auction.

Value: average condition at auction $ 10-20. Good or better Value: average condition at auction $ 10-20. Good or

condition $ 20-30 Dealers are asking $ 30-60 for G+/F

better condition $ 20-30 Dealers are asking $ 30-60 for

examples.

G+/F examples.

Auction $ 20-30 Dealers $ 30-60 for G+ or better

examples with most of the finish intact.

Note: picture shows later model with brass extension slide.

Earlier models had a wooden slide. Early models with wood slide $ 30-60 - later than SW models with brass slide $ 10-20

This rule was later advertised as “Engineer’s Rule” and

made available in white. Early yellow models average $ 20-Two foot two fold brass rule for measuring hot metal.

30, dealers asking $ 40-70

Uncommon. Average auction price $ 30-40

dealers asking $ 50-100

Further reading suggestions

Stanley Folding Rules, A History And

A Source Book for Rule Collectors by Phil ip

Descriptive Inventory by Alvin Sel ens.

E. Stanley. Published 2004. Paperback, 351

Published 1989. Hardcover, 196 pages.

pages. Available from Astragal Press

Out of print. Used copies regularly show

up on Amazon and eBay.

Stanley Miscellaneous Rules

Common. Auction $ 15-25 Dealers $ 20-40

Common. Average auction sales $ 20,

dealer prices $ 20-40

Common. Auction $ 10-15 Dealers $ 15-30

Auction $ 30-60 Dealers $ 60-100

Rare. Few sales records available from $ 80 -180

Rare. Few sales records available from $ 50 -100

Rare. One sales record $ 40

Rare. No sales record. Estimate $ 40-80 for shorter

Our estimate for G+ examples $ 40-80

examples, more for the longer rules.

Common. Auction $ 5-10 Dealers $ 10-20 for G+

Scarce. Auction $ 30-50 Dealers $ 50-100

Rare. Only one recorded sale $ 50

Miscellaneous Stanley Tools

Unnamed bronze average $50-100, unnamed cast iron $ 40-75

named Stanley and/or patent date bronze $ 100-200, iron $ 70-150

Trammel on the right

is missing the keeper

Make sure both keepers are present. Stanley mark on the steel points and pencil clasp increase value. Auction average $ 30-50

Dealers asking $ 50-100

Auction average $ 20-40 Dealers asking $ 40-70

Rare. #5 dealer prices 150-300; # 6 is often incomplete. Even partial sets can fetch very high prices. Very few complete sets have been sold at auction. Dealer prices realised are in the $ 400-750 range for a complete #6 set.

Stanley 99 Trammel Points Rare. Hardly ever show up complete. Auction incomplete sets $ 30-100. Ful sets

$ 120-150. Dealers asking $ 200+

Auction $ 10-20 Dealers $ 20-30

Both smooth and flat bottom types sel in a similar range. G models are scarcer. Auction $ 40-80. Levels with complete and clean nickel plating always sel at the higher end or over. Dealers $ 60-120

Grooved bottom levels have the letter G (as in 36G) added to the model number. They were listed at the same

price as smooth bottom levels in the Stanley SW catalogue.

Same prices are paid today as well.

6” models auction average $ 30-60,

dealers asking $ 60-120

9” auction average $ 30-50

Longer models 12”-24” Auction $ 20-40

Dealers $ 40-80 for G+

Stanley 37 Same as # 36 but nickel plated. 6” models Auction $ 30-60; 9” Auction $ 30-50 Dealers $ 60-120; Longer levels 12-24” Auction $ 20-40 Dealers $ 40-80

Auction $ 15-20 Dealers $ 20-40

Auction $ 15-30 Dealers $ 20-40

Auction $ 80-120 Dealers $ 120-200

Rare. Few sales records available. Estimate $ 80-150

Auction $ 20-40. Later models were not japanned.

(ground = matte finish)

Replacing level glasses

is relatively simple. The problem is finding the correct vials. Stanley used clear fluid in its vintage levels; replacements therfore should be clear as well. (Yellow dy e was added in later models). Green vial content is not an appropriate replacement for SW vintage Stanley levels. New old stock Stanley level glasses # 208 do show up online every now and then, so do good clear replacement vials. As an alternative source you might want to open up some cheap Chinese made plastic levels if they come with clear tubes. They are a lot easier to remove then the vials from old levels which are firmly stuck in place with plaster.

Prices realised for non-adjustable Stanley hardwood (cherry wood) levels # 00-03 for less than G exampales at auction: $ 10 average. For G or better $ 10-20. Dealers asking $ 20-30, up to $ 40 for No 03 with brass ends (tips) adjustable levels have oval plumb covers

No 2 & 3 are the same as 02&03 with an adjustable plumb – which added 20 - 30 cents to the 1923 list price.

Auction $ 10-20 G+/F might fetch $ 20-40 Dealers $ 20-40

Uncommon. The stock is tri-laminated hardwood (cherry)

Scarce. This level is made from mahogany with brass ends

for extra strength. Brass ends and brass framed cut-out

and brass framed cut-out. Auction $ 20-50 Dealers $ 50-90

(lips). Auction $ 30-50 Dealers $ 40-80

Masons Plumbs and Level

Scarce. Simple non-adjustable construction like 00 series with two plumbs. Auction $ 10-20

Auction average $ 20-30 Dealers $ 30-60

Scarce, same as # 5 with extra plumb. The stock is tri-

Scarce, same as # 9 with extra plumb. This level is made

laminated hardwood (cherry) for extra strength.

from mahogany with brass ends and brass framed lips.

Brass ends and brass framed cut-out (lips).

15 & 19 are both scarce to rare. Very few examples show up and prices fluctuate widely according to condition.

G+ examples wil fetch $ 70-100

Illustration see page 31

off-side plumb duplex

Out of the three duplex levels, the basic cherry wood

version # 30 without brass lips shows up most often.

Auction $ 20-40 Dealers $ 40-80

# 25 with a mahogany stock and brass lips is scarce.

Auction $ 30-50

# 50 is the same as # 30 but with added brass lips. It is quite scarce and can fetch $ 40-60 at auction.

Stanley mason’s levels are between 42” and 48” long

which makes them too long for most carpentry jobs. Their frequent use around bricks and cement often shows as

excessive wear. The two levels with the wooden cut-out for plumb bobs are the most col ectable of the lot because they make great displays. We have sales records of $ 40-120. Al the other Masons levels average $ 20-30 with

dealers asking $ 40-70

BRASS BOUND ADJUSTABLE

STANDARD STOCK (3 ½ x 1 3/8”)

SMALL STOCK (2 1/8 x 1 1/16”)

No 98

Stanley 98 is one of the most attractive Stanley levels ever This mahogany level shows up reasonably often. It is

made. 6” is rare. Expect to pay up to $ 1,000 for a G+

valued a lot less then the rosewood levels shown below.

example. 9” wil set you back $ 300-500. 12” & 18” can Unfortunately a lot of sellers wil advertise mahogany

be had for $ 200-300. Some dealer prices are higher.

as rosewood. Auction $ 30-60 Dealers + $ 50-100

Same as # 93 above but with added brass lips on cut-out

Same as # 93 but with a smal er stock. Shows up a lot less and plumb port hole. Auction $ 50-100, dealers asking

than the 93. No brass trimmings to ports. G examples sell $ 100-200. Note the large price difference in the original for $ 80-120, G+/F models can fetch $ 150-250

catalogue price between #93 and # 95!

Top range Stanley level. Auction $ 100-200 Dealers asking No brass trimmings to the ports as in # 1093. G examples

$ 200-300 and even more for the scarce 30” size.

sel for $ 50-100, G+/F can fetch $ 100-200

Rare. The only sales records we could find were cases of

Rare. Identical to # 95 with brass tips only i.e. not brass mistaken identity. Like the equal y rare # 90, this level had bound. This is a rare level. We have no reliable sales

four brass tips, one for every corner. (Other SW vintage

records. Every record we checked wrongly identified this

levels featured brass ends that covered the entire side.) The level as # 90 when in fact it was as # 95. Should be priced 3 1/8” x 1 3/8” stock is rosewood and it’s not brass bound.

similar to #95.

The genuine article should fetch similar prices to the other Stanley rosewood levels.

From a distance striped mahogany looks a bit like rose-

Rosewood comes in colour ranges from brown to almost

wood. Mahogany comes in many colour shadings from

black but always with an underlying red to purple shine.

light to dark reddish brown. Even grain with smal dark

The name is not related to colour but smel . If cut the wood speckles is typical for this wood. Stripes are the exception.

emits a sweet smell. The most obvious identification marks are the black bars/stripes in the grain.

Stanley 102-104 ½ levels are small to mid size basic Stanley bench levels with or without plumb.

Auction average $ 10-20 Dealers asking $ 20-40. # 104 ½ is the most col ectable of the lot. Auction $ 20-40

Stanley 1 level sights for standard wood level sizes. Later Stanley 2 level sights for metal levels only. This model replaced with # 238 to fit wood and metal levels.

shows up a lot less. Auction $ 30-50 Replaced with # 238.

Auction $ 20-40

Rare. Shows up a lot less than # 5.

Scarce. Auction $ 80-150 Dealers $ 200+

Auction $ 100-150 Dealers $ 150-250

complete swivel base and stand stand only 38 and 48 levelling stands were combined into a new number 338 in subsequent catalogues.

Make sure both parts and al screws are present. Auction $ 50-100 Dealers $ 100-150

STANLEY TRY AND MITRE SQUARES

Stanley 10 try square

Rosewood inlaid handle. Smal er

Stanley 1 try and mitre square

Stanley 2 try and mitre square with

models $ 30-50, 8” & 10” $ 20-40.

4” Auction 20-30, larger sizes $ 10-20

rosewood handle. Auction $ 10-20

Dealers $ 50-80 for 4” square. Earlier

models had no “handy” grip. Scarce.

Stanley 14 try square.

Scarce. Auction results $ 40-60.

Stanley 15 try and mitre square

Stanley 12 try square. The 2” square is

Dealers asking $50-80 for

Scarce. Auction $ 30-50 Dealers asking

rare and sells for $ 30-60. 4” $ 15-30,

G+ examples.

$ 40-80

bigger squares $ 10-20 with premiums

paid for perfect nickel plating. Later

models were black japanned.

Stanley employee’s loyalty pin

awarded for 25 years of service.

Stanley 17 try and mitre square

Scarce. We haven’t come across one with intact nickel

plating. It probably would fetch more than the auction

Stanley 16 mitre square

average of $ 20-40. Dealers are asking $ 50-80 for

Auction $ 15-30 Dealers $ 20-40

examples in average condition.

Stanley 20 Try Square

3” sel s for an average of $ 20;

4.5” to 12” average $ 10-20.

Dealer prices are higher.

The 15” & 18” squares feature

a brass handle rest. Auction

$ 30-60. Dealers asking $ 50-

100 for G+ 18” squares.

Stanley 21 try and mitre square

Auction $ 10-20 Dealers $ 20-40

Stanley Angle Tools and Bevels

Stanley 1 Odd Jobs

Stanley 1 Odd Jobs

Left: with original rule featuring a

metal scribe at the lower end. Top:

back view with modern

replacement rule and scribe.

Missing scribe and rule: $ 30-50

Complete but no rule: $ 60-100

With original rule: $ 100-150

Dealers asking 150-250

Stanley 30 Angle Divider

Stanley 30 Angle Divider

Often missing the removable “T” head.

Complete tool in average condition: $ 50-90.

G+ Auction $ 70-100 Dealers asking $ 100-150

Stanley 18 sliding T-Bevel

Iron handle, nickel plated.

Auction $ 20-30 Dealers $ 25-35

Stanley 25 sliding T-Bevel

with rosewood handle and brass fittings. Auction average

for G/G+ examples $ 10-20; F $ 20-30.

Dealers asking $ 25-35

Stanley Mortise and Marking Gauges

Keeper

Stanley 61 & 62 beech marking gauge

Stanley 64 ½ beech & 65 ½ boxwood marking gauge with Simple beech gauge with boxwood screw. Auction $ 10-20 round head and brass face plate. Beech $ 10-20, Boxwood Dealers $ 15-30

Auction $ 15-30 Dealers $ 30-40

What to look for in al mortise and marking gauges: full length pins (points) , head sits firm on slide, rub-block (keeper) is present. Most models should have a rub block. It keeps the head firmly in place and avoids screw damage to the wooden bar or the brass slide.

Stanley 65 boxwood marking gauge

Stanley 65 3/4 boxwood marking gauge

Late models have an oval head.

Same as # 65 ½ with added slot for a pencil. Uncommon.

Auction $ 15-30 Dealers $ 30-60

Auction $ 20-40 Dealers $ 40-80

Stanley 70 cutting gauge

Same as 61 with a brass face plate and I thicker pin sharpened to cut instead of scribe. Common. $ 10-20 in

average condition. G+ $ 20-40

Stanley 68 mortise and marking gauge

Basic beech model with a wood slide.

Auction $ 10-20 Dealers $ 20-40

Stanley 70 ½ cutting gauge. Rare. Very few recorded sales Gauges in fair condition $ 30-60.

G+ $ 100+ Dealers asking $ 200+

Stanley 72 beech double bar mortise and marking gauge.

Auction $ 15-20 Dealers asking $ 25-50

Stanley 71 double bar mortise and marking gauge, beech Stanley 74 beech double bar mortise and marking gauge.

with brass plates on head and brass lined ends to both bars.

Similar to 71 but with ful y brass lined head and made

Auction $ 15-25 Dealers $ 25-50

from boxwood. Auction $ 20-30 Dealers $ 30-50

Stanley 73 boxwood mortise and marking gauge

Stanley 77 mortise and marking gauge

with external brass slide adjuster.

Rosewood with brass fittings and internal slide adjuster.

Auction $ 20-40 Dealers $ 30-50

Top line Stanley gauge. Auction $ 30-50 Dealers $ 50-80

Metric scale on bar doubles the price.

Stanley 84 Handled Slitting Gauge

Scarce. Auction $ 50-80 Dealers $ 100-150

Stanley Panel Gauge

# 85 in beech. Auction 30-50 # 85 ½ rosewood. Auction

$ 40-80 Dealers $ 60-100

Stanley 90 single bar marking gauge. Nickel plated.

Stanley 91 mortise and marking gauge. Double bar, nickel Auction $ 25-40 Dealers $ 40-70

plated. Auction $ 30-50 Dealers 50-90

Stanley 97 single bar marking gauge. Nickel plated.

Stanley 98 double bar mortise and marking gauge.

Auction $ 25-40 Dealers $ 40-70

Auction $ 25-50 Dealers $ 40-70

Stanley 197 marking gauge

Auction $ 30-50 Dealers $ 40-80

Stanley 198 mortise and marking gauge

Auction $ 50-80 Dealers $ 60-120

Stanley Butt Gauges

Stanley 92 rabbet and butt gauge

Rosewood head, brass bar with internal adjustment screw.

Comes with a steel scribe (marked C) on one side and a

Stanley 93 butt gauge

brass rub block (keeper) on the other side. One or both of Often incomplete, missing the smal L-iron fence. Make

these parts are often missing. Auction $ 40-60

sure al 3 marking cutters are present. Auction $ 20-40

Dealers $ 50-100

Dealers $ 40-90

Stanley 95 butt gauge

The smal er version 95 ½ pictured above on the right

Stanley 94 butt gauge

was not offered in the 1923 catalogue.

Auction 20-30 Dealers $ 30-50

Auction 20-30 Dealers $ 30-50

Ordinary Stanley steel squares fall into the “user” category of vintage tools. This is not to say that there are no steel square collectors but their numbers are limited. This does not apply to the Take Down Square featured opposite.

Users look for clean squares with minimal rust and no

pitting marks. Auction $ 20-40 Dealers $ 30-50

Stanley Take Down Rafter Squares

are the most col ectable of the Stanley steel squares. Their construction allows for easy storage, preferably in the

original pouch pictured above.

Auction $ 70-120 Dealers $ 100-200

Stanley vises do not show up all that often in tool sales. They are mostly user tools and their value is determined by size and condition. The basic smaller clamp-on bench models in good condition i.e. with good jaws, free of cracks or chips, sell in a wide range from $ 10-50 with swivel base models trading on the higher end. The Victor range only covered models with jaws up to 3”. Larger Stanley vises will sell for more if they are in G+ condition.

Stanley 811 ratchet brace

Auction $ 10-20 Dealers $ 20-40

Stanley 108 – 114 Spofford brace

Stanley 813 ratchet brace

Fray’s patent, some are marked Fray &

Auction $ 10-20 Dealers $ 20-40

Stanley. Auction $ 15-30 Dealers $ 30-40

8” sweep occasional y sel s for more

THROW

-----SWEEP------

Stanley 901 ratchet brace

Auction $ 10-20 Dealers $ 20-40

8” sweep occasional y sel s for more

Stanley 913 ratchet brace

Stanley 915 ratchet brace

Stanley 916 non-ratchet brace

Auction $ 10-20 Dealers $ 20-40

Auction $ 10-20 Dealers $ 20-40

Auction $ 8-15 Dealers $ 20-30

8” sweep occasional y sel s for more

8” sweep occasional y sel s for more

8” sweep occasional y sel s for more

Stanley 919 ratchet brace

Stanley 921 ratchet brace

Stanley 923 ratchet brace

Auction $ 10-20 Dealers $ 20-40

Auction $ 10-20 Dealers $ 20-40

Auction $ 10-20 Dealers $ 20-40

6” size is often referred to as

8” sweep occasional y sel s for more

6” Auction $ 30-70 Dealers $ 60-120

“Electrician’s Brace” Auction $ 30-70

Dealers $ 60-120

Braces with a 6” sweep (3” throw) are

the most col ectable size. Pictured is the

# 919 - 6”model that used one of Fray’s

old stock chucks after the 1920 Stanley

takeover

Stanley 924 non-ratchet brace

Stanley 945 “Victor” ratchet brace

Auction $ 8-15 Dealers $ 20-30

Auction $ 10-20 Dealers $ 20-40

6” model $ 30-60

“Victor” Braces

6” sweep $ 30-60

are part of the ‘economy’ line of cheaper

Stanley tools, most noticeable in the

simpler head design and the use of

hardwood (beech).

Stanley Victor 946 non-ratchet brace

Stanley 955 “Victor” ratchet brace

Auction $ 5-10 Dealers $ 10-20

Auction $ 10-20 Dealers $ 20-40

Stanley 965N Victor ratchet brace

Stanley Victor 956 non-ratchet brace

Stanley 965 “Victor” ratchet brace

Same as # 965 with nickel plating.

Auction $ 5-10 Dealers $ 10-20

Auction $ 10-20 Dealers $ 20-40

Auction $ 10-20 Dealers $ 20-40

Stanley Victor 966 non-ratchet brace

Stanley 975 Victor ratchet brace

Auction $ 5-10 Dealers $ 10-20

Auction $ 10-20 Dealers $ 20-40

Stanley Bit Brace Display Stand

Stanle

Very rare. No sales records

available

Stanley 975N Victor ratchet brace

Same as # 975 with nickel plating.

Auction $ 10-20 Dealers $ 20-40

992

Stanley 992 corner bit brace

Stanley 993 corner bit brace

993

with interlocking jaws (Fray’s patent)

Identical to # 992 except for “modern”

Auction $ 30-60. Dealers asking

chuck. Auction $ 30-60. Dealers asking

$ 50-100 or more (outside USA )

$ 50-100 or more (outside USA)

982

984

Stanley 982 corner ratchet bit brace

Stanley 984 corner ratchet bit brace

with interlocking jaws. Auction $ 30-70 Dealers $ 60-100

with al igator jaws. Auction $ 30-70 Dealers $ 60-100

The 1923 SW catalogue featured the introduction of new hand drills into a market that was already firmly in the hands of Mil ers Fal s and Goodel Pratt. The Stanley SW hand dril (eggbeater dril ) range was limited to nine models, six with a malleable iron frame construction and three without. Judging by the few dril s that show up at sales, the Stanley hand dril range was not a great commercial success. This obviously changed with the introduction of the later models with a solid gear wheel. Some of these later hand dril s were sold with the same model numbers as the dril s featured in 1923.

simple steel frame construction

malleable iron parallel frame construction

Stanley 610 pistol grip hand dril

Scarce and very col ectable.

Auction $ 100-150 Dealers $ 150-300

624

Stanley 611 hand dril

Stanley 614 hand dril

Scarce. This model has no side handle.

Scarce. This model has a side handle and double pinions.

Auction $ 10-20 Dealers $ 20-40

Auction $ 20-30 Dealers $ 30-50

Stanley 616 hand dril

Stanley 615 hand dril

Scarce. No side handle. Simple steel frame. We have seen

Scarce. Same as # 614 with wider gear wheel.

examples with hardwood handles.

Auction $ 20-30 Dealers $ 30-50

Auction $ 10-20 Dealers $ 20-40

Stanley 617 hand dril

Stanley 621 hand dril

Scarce. Same as 616 with side handle.

Scarce. Single pinion with side handle.

Auction $ 10-20 Dealers $ 20-40

Auction $ 20-40 Dealers $ 30-50

Stanley 626 hand dril

Stanley 624 hand dril

Scarce. Double pinion with side handle.

Scarce. Double pinion with side handle.

Simple steel frame construction.

Auction $ 30-50 Dealers $ 40-80

Auction $ 20-40 Dealers $ 30-50

Stanley SW breast drills with the original black finish do not show up often – unlike the later vintage drills that had a red finish. Six Stanley breast drills were offered with a steel frame, two with a malleable iron frame. Most models featured double speed, achieved by the addition of a second slot on the gear wheel. The old fashioned alligator chucks (universal jaws) that could take tapered shank bits as well as round bits were slowly phased out and replaced by modern chucks with three jaws, suitable for round bits only.

Stanley 711 breast drill, single speed

Stanley 713 breast drill, single speed, al igator jaws

Auction $ 10-30 Dealers $ 30-50

Auction $ 10-30 Dealers $ 30-50

Stanley 721 breast drill, double speed

Stanley 723 breast drill, double speed

Auction $ 20-30 Dealers $ 30-50

Auction $ 20-30 Dealers $ 30-50

Stanley 731 breast drill, double speed, iron frame

Stanley 733 breast drill, double speed, iron frame

Auction $ 30-50 Dealers $ 50-80

Auction $ 30-50 Dealers $ 50-80

Stanley 741 Victor breast drill, double speed

Stanley 744 Victor breast drill, double speed

Auction $ 30-50 Dealers $ 40-80

Auction $ 30-50 Dealers $ 40-80

Stanley Planes

Planes are without doubt the most collectable of all vintage tools. Vintage hand planes outsell any other tool in the Stanley range. Even though Stanley started off producing hardware for doors, plane production soon turned into the core business for the Stanley Works - to the extent that the Stanley name became almost synonymous for quality woodworking planes.

The most notable early contributor to the success of the Stanley plane was gifted tool maker Leonard Bailey. His 1867 patents for plane improvements are widely credited as the birth of all Stanley type planes. Of course there were others but history tends to forget the ones that ran third or fourth. Bailey joined Stanley in a somewhat turbulent marriage of plane makers. They joined forces, they separated, and they fought court battles over royalties, patent infringe-ments and a host of other issues. Bailey’s Victor and Defiance planes survived for a short time, after that it was full steam ahead for the Stanley Rule and Level Co with an ever increasing volume and a myriad of innovations that established Stanley as the peerless leader in plane manufacturing for the next 100 years.

Leonard Bailey

Plane production rapidly declined in the late 1930s with most special purpose planes rendered obsolete with the introduction of prefabricated moulds, joints and similar machine-made building materials.

WW2 saw another drastic reduction in the Stanley plane range as demand worldwide steadily declined and power tools took over.

After the war plane numbers were cut short every few years. Stanley UK continued to manufacture a basic range of planes but to all intent and purpose the Stanley plane manufacturing business was dead by the late 1980s. For most other plane makers the decline in tradition hand tools spelt the end. Stanley was diversified enough continue as a major player in the hardware business.

In recent years there has been a renewed interest in hand planes. Niche market tool makers like Lie Nielsen managed to establish themselves as viable businesses with a very good range of planes and scrapers – most of them based on vintage Stanley designs. It is somewhat surprising that Stanley did not re-enter the plane market straight away. Maybe the numbers were not commercially viable for a big hardware concern. Whatever the reason, Stanley’s reaction to the resurgence of hand planes was half-hearted at best with the re-introduction of a very basic assortment of planes sold under the famous SW and Bailey trademarks – although manufactured overseas with new designs that have little in common with the vintage quality Stanley planes.

The planes listed on the following pages cover the complete range Stanley offered in 1923. PLEASE

NOTE: PICTURES USED SHOW NOT JUST 1923 VINTAGE TOOLS. The original catalogue listings contain very little information for budding plane collectors. We decided to add some basic manufacturing details and model comparisons for the plane section of this reprint. It is not our intention to comprehensively describe planes - or any other tool in this catalogue, for that matter. If you go on collecting Stanley tools you will inevitable come across much more detailed information, free on the internet if you search for it or in print - at a price!

Further reading suggestion: Antique & Collectible Stanley Tools by John Walter. The second edition (1996) is out of print. This is definitely the best and most comprehensive guide for all Stanley tools and a must for every serious col ector. Second-hand Walter guides sel for $ 100-200. A third edition has been promised for twenty years and should final y hit the shelves by the middle of 2017. No cover price has been announced at this stage.

The Stanley 1 smoothing plane is without doubt the most famous of all Stanley planes. It never had a lateral adjuster; it never had any number markings. Some models have B cast into the bed, others have no markings whatsoever. Al SW

models should have “Stanley” embossed in the lever cap.

Planes prior to 1920 were fitted with blank lever caps.

Problem areas: fork and (depth) adjuster nut damaged or

not working. More obvious flaws include: overhang under

handle broken off; chipped or enlarged mouth, cracks and

chips to sides, damage to the top of the frog, pitting marks and loss of japanning.

Stanley 1 smoothing plane

offered 1867 - 1943

5 ½” long with a 1 1/4" cutter.

List price 1923 $ 3.55

Auction $ 700-1,100 Dealers $ 1,000 – 1,500

# 1 & # 2 SW planes

The Stanley No 1 was never offered with a corrugated

bottom. The length of individual planes might vary by as much as ¼”. Re-painted beds, pitting marks and replaced wood

substantial y devalue a plane.

This #1 is stamped DAMAGED on the side. Stanley sold

these planes as seconds. The damage is usual y very

Chipped and enlarged mouth.

smal i.e. a minor flaw in the casting of the body

Normal opening should be 3.5-

or the frog.

4mm wide

“C” after the model num ber indicates a plane with a corrugated sole. The groov es are meant to reduce friction on sticky woods. Some C m odels are quite scarce. Beware

of custom made grooves in the more valuable planes.

Grooves should be even and look factory made.

Stanley 2 smoothing plane

offered 1867 – 1961

7” long with a 1 5/8" cutter

List price 1923 $ 4.60 / 4.95 (C)

Auction smooth bottom $ 150-250 Dealers $ 200-300

Auction corrugated $ 250-350 Dealers $ 300-600

Rosewood knob and handle

with decal (SW)

Stanley 3 smoothing plane

offered 1867 - 1984

IOB= In original box. Type correct boxes are very col ectable 8" long with a 1 3/4" cutter

and add to value if the condition of the box matches that of List price 1923 $ 4.80 / 5.15 (C)

the plane. Pay attention to the condition of the label.

Auction smooth $ 30-60 corrugated $ 40-70

Dealers $ 60-100 / $ 70-120

1923 SW planes had lever caps as pictured above. The

Stanley 4 smoothing plane

orange /red background to the Stanley name was

offered 1869 - 1984

introduced after 1925 - so was the orange-sided frog found 9" long with a 2" cutter

on a few planes – probably made for a hardware chain.

List Price 1923 $ 5.25/ $ 5.60(C)

Auction smooth $ 30-50 corrugated $ 30-50

Dealers $ 40-60 / $ 50-100

SW logos found on Stanley cutters

cap iron aka back iron or chip

breaker

Stanley 4 1/2 smoothing plane

offered 1884 - 1962

Stanley 1 double iron. (The cap iron combined with the

10" long with a 2 3/8" cutter

single iron makes the double iron). More about cutters see List Price 1923 $ 6.05/ $ 6.50 (C)

page 112

Auction smooth $ 30-50 corrugated $ 40-90

Dealers $ 40-70 / $ 60-120

Stanley 5 jack plane

offered 1867 - 1984

14" long with a 2" cutter

List Price 1923 $ 6.05/ $ 6.50 (C)

1923 planes wil have

Auction smooth $ 30-50 corrugated $ 40-80

U.S. PAT APR 19-10 in the bed

Dealers $ 40-70 / $ 60-120

Stanley 5 1/4 "school" jack plane aka junior jack plane Stanley 5 1/4

offered 1921 - 1983

11 1/2" long with a 1 3/4" cutter

List Price 1923 $ 5.40 / $ 5.90 (C)

Auction smooth $ 70-100 corrugated $ 100-150

Dealers $ 100-200 / $ 200-300

This narrower version of the 5 is basical y a longer version of the # 3 plane. Parts are interchangeable.

Stanley Household Jack Plane

Stanley household jack plane .

This SW vintage 5 1/4 sized plane was manufactured from 1923-1930 as part of the cheaper Four-Square series. It is not included in the 1923 SW catalogue. Marked Stanley on

the toe and on the lever cap. One of the very few Stanley planes that never had a number. Note that the bed is not

japanned. The black paint finish is often in poor condition.

Lever caps vary. Some have the four square logo on them.

Few examples showed up with rosewood, most other

models had varnished hardwood handles and knobs. No

corrugated models were offered.

Auction $ 40-80 Dealers asking $ 100-200

Stanley 5 1/2 jack plane

offered 1898 - 1962

15" long with a 2 1/4" cutter

List Price 1923 $ 6.75 / $ 7.30 (C)

Stanley 6 fore plane

Auction smooth $ 40-80 corrugated $ 80-120

offered 1869 - 1984

Dealers $ 70-110 / $ 90-140

18" long with a 2 3/8" cutter

This plane had a narrower 2 ¼” cutter that won’t fit any

List Price 1923 $ 7.70 / $ 8.30 (C)

other model. The lever cap is also slightly smal er in the SW

Auction smooth $ 40-70 corrugated $ 50-90

planes. Later planes used standard 2 3/8” hardware.

Dealers $ 60-90 / $ 70-120

Stanley 7 jointer plane

Stanley 8 jointer plane

offered 1869 - 1984

offered 1869 - 1984

22" long with a 2 3/8" cutter

24" long with a 2 5/8" cutter

List Price 1923 $ 8.80 / $ 9.45 (C)

List Price 1923 $ 10.50 / $ 11.30 (C)

Auction smooth $ 80-120 corrugated $ 100-150

Auction smooth $ 100-180 corrugated $ 120-200

Dealers $ 100-200 / $ 100-200

Dealers $ 150-250 / $ 200-300

Note: the 2 5/8” cutter and the matching lever cap are a lot harder to replace than the standard 2 3/8” hardware.

Stanley 9 cabinet maker's block plane

aka piano makers plane

offered 1867 - 1943

10" long with a 2" cutter, rosewood knob

List Price 1923 $ 10.10

Auction without hot dog handle $ 600-800

Dealers 800-1,000

complete planes auction $ 800-1,300

Dealers $ 1,200-1,500

Often missing the detachable side handle (hot dog).These

planes are prone to hairline cracks or worse damage,

especial y in the area of the front plate and the back (heel).

Block Plane Parts

Stanley 9 1/2 block plane

offered 1872 - 1981

6" long with a 1 5/8" cutter

List price 1923 $ 2.45

Auction $ 35-50 Dealers $ 50-90

Note: corrugated models of the 10 series were not offered in the 1923 catalogue.

Stanley 9 3/4 block plane

offered 1872 - 1935

6" long with a 1 5/8" cutter and rosewood bal handle List price 1923 $ 3.05

Auction $ 200-300 Dealers $ 250-350

Stanley 10 Carriage Maker's Rabbet Plane

offered 1869 - 1957

The cast iron handle is fixed in place with a flat star-shaped 13" long with a 2 1/8" cutter

screw on the rear vertical adjuster post. It can easily be List Price 1923 $ 7.70

taken off and attached to another block plane with the

Auction smooth $ 80-150 corrugated $ 200-400

same depth adjuster mechanism.

Dealers $ 100-200 / $ 250-450

Stanley 10 1/2 Carriage Maker's Rabbet Plane

offered 1885 - 1964

9" long with a 2 1/8" cutter

spurs (nickers) on both sides

List Price 1923 $ 6.35

Auction smooth $ 180-300 corrugated $ 250-400

Stanley 10 1/4 Carriage Maker's Rabbet Plane

Dealers $ 200-400 / $ 250-450

with tilting handle and knob

offered 1911 - 1942

12" long with a 2 1/8" cutter

List Price 1923 $ 9.15

Auction smooth $ 200-350 corrugated $ 1,000+

Dealers $ 300-600 / $ 1.000+

Corrugated 10 ¼ planes are very rare. Watch out

for fake corrugation! We have only one sales

Vintage SW cutters for Stanley 10 planes show up

record that goes back a long time.

every now and then and sel for $ 50+

Later & UK cutters $ 20-40

Stanley 11 1/2 floor plane

offered 1909 - 1923

7 1/2" long with a 2 3/8" cutter.

Stanley 11 belt maker's plane

List price 1923 $ 7.50

offered 1869- 1943

Auction $ 180-250 Dealers $ 300-400

5 3/4" long with a 2 3/8" cutter

Same as 11 with a longer nose plate. With its low angle

List price 1923 $ 5.10

single iron this plane seems much more suited for

Auction $ 80-120 Dealers $ 120-250

finishing work on furniture. The relatively short

production period indicates that it was not a huge

success. The 1923 listing marked the last appearance

of this plane.

Stanley 12 veneer scraper

offered 1869 - 1947

6 1/4" long with a 2 7/8" cutter

List price 1923 $ 5.85

Auction $ 50-100 Dealers $ 100-200

Original blades (cutters) are often missing or are custom made replacements from saw blades. Original blade or special toothing cutters add to value. Toothing cutters with 22, 28, 32 teeth per inch (TPI) sel for $ 50-80

Stanley 12 ¼ veneer scraper

Stanley 12 ½ veneer scraper

offered 1912 - 1941

offered 1905-1943

6 1/4" long with a 2" cutter

6 1/4" long with a 2 7/8" cutter

List price 1923 $ 4.95

List price 1923 $ 7.90

Auction $ 120-180 Dealers $ 150-300

Extra rosewood bottom $ 0.50

Auction $ 50-100 Dealers $ 100-200

Stanley 12 ¾ veneer scraper

offered 1928-1943

6 1/4"long with a 2 7/8" cutter

Rare. Auction $ 800-1,300 Dealers $ 1,000+

Stanley 12 3/4

This scraper was not featured in the 1923 catalogue. We

This scraper is marked 12 ½ not 12 ¾. Fakes are known.

include it here because it fal s within the SW era.

Pay close attention to how the rosewood sole is fitted onto

the plane. Detail shows correct screw assembly for the two rosewood soles

early model

Stanley 15 block plane

Stanley 15 1/2 block plane

offered 1876 - 1955

offered 1876 - 1935

7" long with a 1 5/8" cutter

7" long with a 1 5/8" cutter

List price 1923 $ 2.75

List price 1923 $ 3.25

Same as 9 ½ but 1” longer.

Same as 9 ¾ but 1” longer.

Auction $ 40-60 Dealers $ 50-90

Auction $ 200-300 Dealers $ 250-400

Left: Stanley 15 with custom added cast iron

handle and incorrect knob (better knobs can be

sources from # 45 planes) Custom additions

usually do not add extra value to a plane.

Stanley 16 block plane

Stanley 17 block plane

offered 1888 - 1942

offered 1888 - 1942

6" long with a 1 5/8" cutter

7" long with a 1 5/8" cutter

List price 1923 $ 2.80

List price 1923 $ 3.10

Same as 9 ½ with nickel trimmings

Same as 15 with nickel trimmings

Auction $ 35-50 Dealers $ 50-90

Auction $ 35-50 Dealers $ 50-90

(early model shown)

The two nickel finished block planes listed in the 1923 catalogue were the same as the 9 ½ and the 15 with nickel finish.

This added 15% to the sales price. In Stanley jargon nickel plated trimmings include lever cap, (depth) adjuster nut and front knob. The nickel plating on the brass adjuster screw and the knob is thin and usual y wears off with use.

Stanley 18 block plane aka knuckle joint block plane

Stanley 19 block plane aka knuckle joint block plane

offered 1888 - 1950

offered 1888 - 1950

6" long with a 1 5/8" cutter

7" long with a 1 5/8" cutter

List price 1923 $ 3.05

List price 1923 $ 3.25

Auction $ 35-50 Dealers $ 50-90

Auction $ 35-50 Dealers $ 50-90

Stanley 20 circular plane aka compass plane aka boat plane offered 1897 - 1958

10" long with a 1 3/4" cutter

List price 1923 $ 9.80

Auction $ 90-130 Dealers $ 120-180

Nickel plated models were offered pre SW and again after. The 20 ½ was identical to the 20 in every respect apart from the model number cast into the large adjuster knob. It was discontinued in 1917.

Transitional Planes

got their name because they were

considered a “transition” between

wood and metal planes. They were

produced paral el to the metal plane

line right up to 1943.

The sole or bottom part is beech.

Avoid badly worn and scratched

soles, discoloured wood, woodworm

damage and any examples with a

sickly looking pale finish. No amount

of linseed oil can transfuse them

back to life.

Stanley 22 smooth plane (transitional)

Stanley 24 smooth plane (transitional)

offered 1869 - 1943

offered 1869 - 1943

8" long with a 1 3/4" cutter

9" long with a 2" cutter

List price 1923 $ 3.30

List price 1923 $ 3.45

Auction $ 30-40 Dealers $ 40-80

Auction $ 20-40 Dealers $ 40-80

Stanley 25 low angle block plane (transitional)

Stanley 26 jack plane (transitional)

offered 1869 - 1943

offered 1869 - 1942

8" long with a 1 3/4" cutter

15" long with a 2" cutter

List price 1923 $ 3.30

List price 1923 $ 3.60

Scarce. Auction $ 50-100 Dealers $ 100-150

Auction $ 20-40 Dealers $ 40-80

cutter Stanley 25

Stanley 27 ½

Stanley 27 ½ jack plane (transitional)

offered 1869 - 1923

15" long with a 2 1/4" cutter

List price 1923 $ 3.45

Auction $ 40-70 Dealers $ 50-100

Stanley 28 fore plane (transitional)

Stanley 31 jointer plane (transitional)

offered 1869 - 1943

offered 1869 - 1943

18" long with a 2 3/8" cutter

24" long with a 2 3/8" cutter

List price 1923 $ 4.55

List price 1923 $ 4.85

Auction $ 30-50 Dealers $ 50-80

Auction $ 30-60 Dealers $ 60-120

Stanley 32 jointer plane (transitional)

Stanley 35 smoothing plane (transitional)

offered 1869 - 1935

offered 1869 - 1942

26" long with a 2 5/8" cutter

9" long with a 2 " cutter

List price 1923 $ 5.25

List price 1923 $ 4.05

Auction $ 60-100 Dealers $ 100-150

Auction $ 20-40 Dealers $ 40-80

Stanley 36 smoothing plane (transitional)

Stanley 37 Jenny smoothing plane (transitional)

offered 1869 - 1935

offered 1869 - 1923

10" long with a 2 3/8" cutter

13" long with a 2 5/8" cutter

List price 1923 $ 4.55

List price 1923 $ 5.00

Auction $ 20-40 Dealers $ 40-80

Auction $ 70-100 Dealers $ 80-150

Hans Brunner Tool Auctions 2016: set of transitionals sold for S 1,000

Stanley 39 dado planes

offered 1900 - 1953

8" long and comes in 8 different cutter sizes.

The 1 inch plane is hard to find and the 13/16" is very rare. Al other sizes show up regularly.

¼ , ½ , 3/8, 5/8, 7/8 Auction $ 50-100 Dealers $ 100+

3/4, & 1 inch Auction $ 100-150 Dealers $ 150+

3/16” Auction $ 1,000+ Dealers $ 2,000+

Stanley 40 scrub plane

offered 1896 - 1962

9 1/2" long with a 1 1/4" cutter

List price 1923 $ 2.65

Auction $ 80-150 Dealers $ 100-150

Stanley 40 1/2 scrub plane

offered 1902 - 1947

10 1/2" long with a 1 1/2" cutter

List price 1923 $ 3.55

Auction $ 100-150 Dealers $ 150-200

original cutters sel for $ 40-60

set with cutters $ 100-150

nosing tool $ 50-100 (with cutter)

Ful set of 23 SW cutters

$ 70-120. (The slitter

counts as cutter). Cutters

Stanley 45 Combination Plane

came either in a single

offered 1883 - 1962

wooden box with

10 1/2 - 11 1/2" long with 23 cutters after 1922. Cutter sets cardboard sleeve or in two range from 18 to 22 for earlier models.

separate wooden boxes.

List price 1923 $ 15.00

Good labels add to value.

Auction $ 100-150 Dealers $ 150-250 for complete planes only. Partial planes fetch half or less.

Special cutters were available separately. See # 55.

These parts are often missing and wil set you back $ 10-25 each!

cam rest

slitter

slitter stop

depth gauge

beading stop

Stanley A 45 Aluminium Combination Plane

offered 1915 - 1935

11 1/2" long with 23 cutters

not listed in the 1923 catalogue but available

Auction $ 500-1,000 Dealers $ 1,000+

Same as No 45 but aluminium. This was the first of the

aluminium Stanley planes, available 10 years before it was first listed in a catalogue. The plane is noticeably lighter then the cast iron model. If you're not sure you can use a magnet to check. Aluminium is not magnetic.

The finish is always duller than the nickel plating on the ordinary 45.

SW models are marked A45, older planes were marked 45

only - see down. We have found several of these planes

sold as normal 45s. One came in a wooden Stanley box

with a red “A” sticker pasted on the label. Plane and cam rest are aluminium, rest not.

Stanley 46 Skew Cutter Combination Plane

offered 1873 - 1942

10 1/2" long with a set of 12 cutters

Plane only Auction $ 40-80 Dealers $ 100-150

This plane has two slots for the depth stop, one on the sliding Plane with partial cutter set $ 50-100 / $ 120-200

section - the other on the off-side of the plane body. Only one Plane with ful cutter set $ 150-250

interchangeable depth stop was supplied with the plane.

Ful cutter set $ 90-150

Earlier models had a split fence with a guard plate and came Replacement cutters are available online

with a set of 10 cutters.

Stanley 47 doesn't show up often and if it does it's usual y sold as a 46. Stanley used a slightly modified version of the 46

and later models actual y have the number 46 cast in the

front. The most obvious difference: Short rods, no fence, depth stop eliminated from main body – circled red

Stanley 47 Adjustable Dado Plane

offered 1876 - 1923

Stanley 47

10 1/2" long with 7 cutters

Earlier model pictured here shows up more often than

SW vintage planes. Rare.

Stanley 46

Auction $ 150-250 Dealers $ 200-400

SW models might fetch more.

Discontinued after 1923

Match Planes or Tongue and Groove Planes

Early models are black japanned with ornate brass screws

on the clamps. These are priced higher. Later models are

nickel plated and the last models have no ivy decoration

on the handle.

Problems: fence chipped on corners; pin that locks the fence in place not working; missing or bent spring. Minor problem: cutter missing or replaced. (as a rule they are

not marked)

Stanley 48 Tongue and Groove Plane

Stanley 49 Tongue and Groove Plane

offered 1876 - 1942

offered 1876 - 1942

10 1/2" long with 2 x 5/16" cutters

10 1/2" long with 2 x 3/16" cutters

List price 1923 $ 6.30

List price 1923 $ 6.30

Auction $ 30-60 Dealers $ 70-120

Auction $ 40-80 Dealers $ 80-130

UK model ca 1960

Stanley 50 Light Combination Plane

offered 1884 - 1962

9 1/4" " long with 15 cutters (1923)

less before and 17 later

Made in USA

Auction $ 60-120 Dealers $ 80-150

Users prefer the newer (English) models with two more

cutters and the extra round screw to hold the smal cutters.

This part and the smal shaving deflector (chip breaker) are often missing.

Cutter sets USA above and UK below

Auction $ 50-70 Dealers asking $ 60-90

Hold-down-

-Back stop

The number 51 was given to the plane, the No 52 was assigned to the complete unit of plane and board.

The cast iron board is large and heavy and damage along the sides is quite common. The hold down is frequently missing, so is the T-pin or the similar T-pin --

looking large screw that secures the back stop.

Stanley 52 shoot board and plane

offered 1909 – 1943

Stanley 51 shoot (chute) board plane

Auction $ 700-1,000 Dealers $ 1,000-1,500

offered 1909 – 1943

Auction $ 300-500 Dealers $ 400-800

Problem areas: FROG. Never buy one of these planes without a thorough inspection of the frog. The frog perches on a ledge, secured with two smal screws. This weakness, combined with the widespread use and abuse of this tool in schools resulted in a large number of damaged frogs. Our guesstimate is around 30%. No matter what the seller tells you, the frog has to be secured with two smal screws as shown in the picture. No rivets, no bolts and nuts, no welds and no other fancy

engineering contraptions.

T-pin

Hold Down

Stanley 55 Universal Combination Plane

offered 1897 – 1963

List price 1923 $ 30

11 1/2" long with 55 cutters

Cutter sets in 4 boxes with lids, complete G+ $ 100-150

Partial set Auction $ 150-250

(not packed in the correct boxes in the picture)

Complete G+ Auction $ 250-400 Dealers $ 350-550

41 special cutters were

The auxiliary tower is

offered in 1923.

often missing or

Ful sets came in their own

incomplete. The shoe on

boxes. They are very rare.

the bottom of the skate is

Expect to pay $ 15-30 for

a separate part. Check the

each of the simple profiles

L-bracket for chips on the

and $ 30-50 for complex

sides.

reeds. We sold the

complete set on the left for

$ 800

Stanley 57 Core Box Plane

offered 1896 - 1943

10' long with a 7/8" cutter

Plane without section (extension) $ 50-100

Plane with one set $ 150-250

Plane with two sets $ 300-500

Plane with three sets $ 800-1,200

Stanley 56 Core Box Plane

These planes often show up missing the correct

offered 1909 - 1923

connection rod with the turnbuckle. This can devalue the

6" long with a 3/8"cutter

tool by half. Reproduction turnbuckles are available.

Auction $ 300-500 Dealers $ 500-800

Original sets with the correct connecting rod

sel for $ 100-200

Always check the mouth of low angle planes. Avoid buying a plane with a chipped mouth!

Stanley 60 low angle block plane

offered 1898 - 1950

Stanley 60 1/2 low angle block plane

6" long with a 1 3/8" cutter

offered 1902 - 1982

Same as the much more common 60 1/2 but with nickel

6" long with a 1 3/8" cutter

plated trimmings. Note the nick in the lever cap – hard on List price 1923 $ 2.60

the hand when pushing the plane!

Auction $ 40-60 Dealers $ 60-90

Auction $ 30-50 Dealers $ 50-80

Stanley 61 low angle block plane

offered 1911 - 1935

6" long with a 1 3/8" cutter

List price 1923 $ 2.50

Black japanned with nickel plated trimmings. Similar to 60

but without throat adjuster and added rosewood knob. This plane is scarce.

Auction $ 80-120 Dealers $ 150-200

Stanley 62 low angle plane

offered 1905 - 1942

14" long with a 2" cutter

List price 1923 $ 6.70

Scratches and chips – even as fine as on this 62- devalue a Auction $ 180-250 Dealers $ 300-400

plane. A fine mouth is essential in low angle planes.

Stanley 63

low angle block plane

offered 1911-1935

7" long with a 1 5/8" cutter

List price 1923 $ 2.95

This plane is scare. Auction $ 80-120 Dealers $ 150-200

Same as the 61 but 1” longer with a wider cutter. Because the early 60, the 61 and the 63 look identical they often get mixed up. To make sure you get the right plane opt for one that has the number 63 on the heel.

Stanley 64 Butchers Block Plane

offered 1915 - 1923

12 1/2" with two 2 inch cutters

List price 1923 $ 2.95

This plane is rare

Auction $ 700-1,000 Dealers $ 1,500-2,000

This plane hardly ever shows up with the rare serrated

special cutter shown above. It increases the value of the plane considerably. We sold the plane with the serrated

cutter for $ 1,500 at auction.

Stanley 65 low angel block plane

Stanley 65 1/2 low angel block plane

offered 1898 - 1969

offered 1902 - 1950

7" long with a 1 5/8" cutter

7" long with a 1 5/8" cutter

List price 1923 $ 3.40

List price 1923 $ 2.80

Auction $ 50-80 Dealers $ 60-120

Auction $ 40-60 Dealers $ 60-90

There was a 20% price difference between the two models in 1923– al because of the different lever caps. The 65 was fitted with a new improved knuckle-joint cap while the 65 ½ featured the old style lever cap. Lever caps can easily be exchanged so there real y is no difference between the two planes. Always check the corners of the mouth for hairline cracks – there are very common. Do not buy a plane with a chipped or cracked mouth.

Stanley 70 Box Scraper

offered 1877 - 1958

13" long with a 2" cutter

Auction $ 20-30 Dealers $ 30-50

Stanley 71 ½ router

offered 1896 - 1950

Stanley 71 router

7 1/2" long with 3 cutters

offered 1884-1973

Auction $ 50-90 Dealers $ 80-100

7 1/2" long with

Late models had a fence.

3 cutters 1/4", 1/2" & V-shape

Missing fence and cutters reduce value.

Auction $ 120-200 Dealers $ 150-250

Stanley 72 chamfer plane

offered 1885 - 1938

9" long with a 1 5/8" cutter

#72 was assigned to the plane (with the bullnose

attachment). Even though the il ustrations showed the

72 ½ Beading Attachment with 6

attachment with a star screw there was only one

cutters was available separately,

supplied for the plane and the bullnose attachment.

supplied with a star screw in a

Plane only: Auction $ 200-300 Dealers $ 300-400

smal box as Beading &

Bul nose attachment $ 100-150

Moulding Attachment.

The beading attachment was not listed in the 1923

Auction $ 200-350 Dealers 350+

catalogue but it was available as No 71 ½. The same

Very few boxed sets with the

number was also assigned to the complete set i.e. plane,

plane and both attachments

bullnose and beading attachment. Boxed sets have been

have been sighted.

documented up to the SW period.

Stanley 74 floor plane

offered 1886-1923

10 1/2" long with a 2 5/8" cutter

Plane only: Auction $ 80-150 Dealers $ 150-250

Plane with handle $ 400-600

The handle is 45" long with two beech grips (the handle in the picture has been custom modified with a telescope-joint for easy storage). A lot of these planes show up

without the swivel socket for the handle.

Stanley 75 bul nose rabbet plane

offered 1879 - 1983

4" long with a 1" cutter

List price 1923 $ 0.90

Auction $ 20-30 Dealers $ 30-50

Stanley 78 rabbet plane

aka duplex rabbet & fil etster plane

offered 1884 - 1984

8 1/4" long with a 1 1/2" cutter

Auction $ 60-90 Dealers $ 90-120

A very good general purpose rebate plane, sold in large

numbers and stil popular.

Easy to find plane, users seem to prefer the later models.

Make sure you buy one with the depth stop and the

fence; those parts are worth as much as the plane.

Stanley 79 side rabbet plane

offered 1926-1969

5 1/2" long with two 1/2" cutters

Auction $ 50-80 Dealers $ 70-100

Early US models without fence are col ectable, users

prefer the later models with a fence.

Stanley 80 cabinet scraper

offered 1898 - 1984

11 1/2" long with a 2 3/4" cutter

List price 1923 $1.55

Auction $ 30-50 Dealers $ 50-80

Stanley 81 cabinet scraper

Good nickel plating, original cutter and rosewood

offered 1909-1942

bottom/sole free of chips or cracks are expected

10" long with a 2 1/2" cutter

in G+ tools.

Auction $ 30-50 Dealers $ 50-80

Stanley 82 cabinet scraper

offered 1909-1958

14" long with a 3" cutter

Auction $ 30-50 Dealers $ 60-120

Stanley 83 cabinet scraper

offered 1896 - 1935

Auction $ 60-80 Dealers $ 80-120

The rol er is often replaced with a furniture castor or

similar. The original has a wide wooden rol er and the

shaft is has squared sides.

Stanley 85 cabinet maker's scraper plane

offered 1904 - 1935

8" long with a 2 " cutter

tilting handle and knob, similar to the 10 ¼

Auction $ 250-350 Dealers $ 350-500

Stanley 90 bul nose rabbet plane

offered 1898 - 1969

4" long with a 1" cutter

Auction $ 50-70 Dealers $ 80-120

1” cutter Stanley 90 & 93

¾ “ cutter Stanley 92

Stanley 92 cabinet maker's rabbet plane

Stanley 93 cabinet maker's rabbet plane

offered 1902 - 1969

offered 1902 - 1964

5 ½" long with a ¾” cutter

6 1/2" long with a 1" cutter

List price 1923 $ 4.75

List price 1923 $ 5.75

Auction $ 80-100 Dealers $ 120-150

Auction $ 80-110 Dealers $ 120-180

Damage frequently found in 90s series planes:

chipped edge

welded clamp

spacer screw

missing

chipped edge

Stanley 94 cabinet maker's rabbet plane

offered 1902 - 1943

chipped

7 1/2" long with a 1 1/4" cutter

mouth

List price 1923 $ 6.60

chip deflector broken off

This size is rare. Check for damage.

Auction $ 300-450 Dealers $ 400-600

Stanley 95 edge trimming block plane

offered 1911 - 1961

6" long with a 3/4" cutter

Auction $ 70-100 Dealers $ 120-180

Cutter and lever cap are frequently missing and hard to

replace. The two holes in the sole allow users to attach a strip of wood to change the angle of the cut.

Stanley 96 chisel gauge (blind nail tool)

Stanley 96

offered 1888 - 1926

2 1/4" long, works with a 1/4" chisel

List price 1923 per dozen: $ 3.60

Auction $ 100-130 Dealers $ 150-200

Stanley 97 cabinet maker's edge plane

offered 1905 - 1943

10" long with a 2 1/4" cutter

Auction $ 250-350 Dealers $ 350-500

Avoid planes with visibly rounded or chipped edges

SW vintage side rabbet planes were fitted with a depth gauge/stop. They are often missing.

Stanley 98 side rabbet plane

offered 1896 - 1942

4" long with a 1/2 " cutter

Auction $ 50-70 Dealers $ 70-100

Stanley 99 side rabbet plane

offered 1896 - 1942

4" long with a 1/2 " cutter

The left hand plane shows up less often

Auction $ 50-80 Dealers $ 70-100

Stanley 100 block plane

100

100 ½

offered 1898 - 1958

3 1/2" long with a 1" cutter

Auction $ 40-60 Dealers $ 60-100

PS: the 100 ½ with the round sole

was introduced after the SW period

in 1936 $ 60-90 Dealers $ 80-150

Stanley 101 block plane

Stanley 101 1/2 bul nose block plane

offered 1877 - 1962

offered 1880 - 1929

3 1/2" long with a 1" cutter

3 1/2" long with a 1" cutter

List price 1923 $ 0.50

Was not included in the 1923 catalogue but re-appeared in Auction $ 20-30 Dealers $ 30-50

the subsequent No 34 catalogues.

Scarce. Auction $ 200-300 Dealers $ 300-500

Same as No 101 with bullnose front and finger rest. Make

Red lever caps on 100, 100 ½ and 101

sure it has the finger rest. Some look-alike planes are

planes did no appear until ca 1940

simply cut down versions of the 101. Part of the finger rest protrudes from the body.

Stanley 102 block plane

Stanley 103 block plane

offered 1876 - 1962

offered 1876 - 1950

5 1/2" long with a 1 3/8" cutter

5 1/2" long with a 1 3/8" cutter

List price 1923 $ 0.90

same as 102 with lever adjustment

Auction $ 10-20 Dealers $ 20-30

List price 1923 $ 1.30

Auction $ 10-20 Dealers $ 20-30

Stanley 110 block plane

offered 1874 - 1984

7" long with a 1 5/8" cutter

List price 1923 $ 1.25

Auction $ 10-20

Dealers $ 20-30

112

Stanley 112 cabinet scraper plane

offered 1885 - 1943

9" long with a 2 7/8" cutter

List price 1923 $ 5.10

Auction $ 100-170 Dealers $ 150-300

Stanley 113 circular plane aka compass plane

offered 1877 - 1942

10" long with a 1 3/4" cutter

Auction $ 100-130 Dealers $ 150-250

often missing the back handle that sel s for $ 50+ (two

screws required for SW models)

Stanley 120 block plane

offered 1876 - 1947

Stanley 130 Double End Block Plane

7 1/2" long with a 1 5/8" cutter

offered 1884 - 1955

List price 1923 $ 1.80

8 inches long with a 1 5/8" cutter

Auction $ 10-20 Dealers $ 20-30

List price 1923 $ 1.85

Auction $ 20-30 Dealers $ 30-50

Frequent problems with the 131: This plane has a pivoting

cutter adjuster. Watch out for any damage to the cast iron adjuster block or the yoke assembly.

The bar on the bullnose side of the plane is often missing.

Some owners remove it to use the tool as a chisel plane.

Yoke

Stanley 131 Double End Adjustable Block Plane

offered 1905 - 1941

8 inches long with a 1 5/8" cutter

List price 1923 $ 3.00

Auction $ 100-150 Dealers $ 150-250

Arguably the most versatile Stanley block plane. The low angle combined with a skewed cutter makes it ideal for work on

cross-grain or end grain. The detachable side plate changes the tool into a rabbet plane.

The side plate is frequently missing.

Stanley 140 Rabbet and block plane

offered 1895 - 1943

7 inches long with a 1 3/4" cutter

List price 1923 $ 3.20

Complete plane Auction $ 70-120 Dealers $ 100-150

Side plates: $ 30-50

Bullnose Front Part

Stanley 143 Bul nose Combination Plane

offered 1887 - 1943

9 1/4 inches long with 9 cutters

List price 1923 $ 8.80

Auction $ 400-500 Dealers $ 500-800

often missing the smal bullnose front part

Stanley 144 Corner rounding plane

offered 1925 - 1943

Stanley used the size of the cutter as sub-model numbers i.e.

7 1/2" long with a 1/4", a 3/8" or a 1/2" cutter 144 1/4, 144 3/8 and 144 1/2. The 1/4" model is hard to find, Not in the 1923 catalogue, first offered in 1925

the 1/2” is fairly scarce, the 3/8" shows up most often. Sizes Auction $ 100-150 Dealers $ 150-250

are marked on the bottom of the skate on some planes.

Stanley 146 & 147 & 148 Match Planes aka Tongue and Groove Planes

146 & 147 offered 1905 - 1943

148 offered 1905 - 1958

9" long with cutters for tongue and matching

1/8, 3/16 or ¼” groove as per model specification. Good

nickel plating adds to value. Cutters are often replaced.

Only the Tongue cutter was marked Stanley. The 146 is

quite rare, the 147 scarce and the 148 fairly common.

146 Auction $ 120-150 Dealers $ 150-250

147 Auction $ 50-80 Dealers $ 90-120

148 Auction $ 40-70 Dealers $ 70-100

Stanley 164 Low Angle Plane

offered 1926-1943

9" long with a 2 inch cutter

A rare plane, introduced in 1926

Auction $ 1,000-1,500 Dealers $ 1,500–2,000+

Stanley 171 Door Trim & Router

offered 1911 - 1935

11" long with 3 cutters, sizes 3/8, 5/8, 7/8

Often missing the fence and two out of three cutters

Body only Auction $ 70-100

Body with fence and one cutter $ 100-140

Complete router with 3 cutters

Auction $ 150-250 Dealers $ 200-300

Stanley 190 Rabbet Plane

offered 1886 - 1962

8" long with a 1 ½ inch cutter

Improved version of the earlier 180 rebate plane with an

added nicker spur and a depth stop. Both parts are

frequently missing and reduce value by half.

Auction complete plane $ 30-50 Dealers $ 50-70

190W

Stanley 190 W Weatherstrip Plane

offered for a very short time, mid to late SW vintage 8" long with a 1 ½ inch cutter

Not much is documented about this rare plane. It has

identical markings to the 190 i.e. it is not marked 190W.

What makes it different is the runner/skate along the

sole. It is secured with 2 countersunk metal screws from

the bottom and has a protruding skate front.

Rare. We sold one for $ 300. No other records available.

Stanley 191 Rabbet Plane

Stanley 192 Rabbet Plane

offered 1886 - 1962

offered 1886 - 1962

8" long with a 1 1/4 inch cutter

8" long with a 1 inch cutter

same as 190 with smal er cutter

same as 190 with smal er cutter

Stanley 196 Curve Rabbet Plane

offered 1912 - 1934

9" long with a skewed 1" cutter

Rare. Auction $ 600-1,000 Dealers $ 1,500-2,000

The side stop is frequently missing or broken off. The

skewed cutter is often replaced and lacks the spur bit.

Note that this plane has a double cutter, the top part acts as chip breaker and spur cutter.

Stanley 203 Block Plane aka School Block Plane

Stanley 205 Steel Block Plane

offered 1912 - 1961

offered 1927-1934

5 ½ " long with a 1 3/8" cutter

6 1/4" long with a 1 1/2" cutter

List price 1923 $ 1.60

SW vintage, introduced in 1927

Prices for this neat little plane (same size as # 1)

Pressed/folded steel construction. Original y part of the vary a lot. It pays to shop around for a G+ example

Stanley tool chest for boys, later integrated into the

with a nice rosewood front knob.

"economy" Defiance line as No 1245.

Auction $ 30-70 Dealers $ 60-100

“Novelty Value” Auction $ 10-20

Stanley 212 Scraper Plane

offered 1911-1935

5 ½" long with a 1 3/8" blade

Rare. Auction $ 400-800 Dealers $ 800-1,200

Stanley 238 Weather-strip Plow Plane

offered 1928-1938

Stanley 220 Block Plane

7 ½ " long with 7 cutters 1/8, 5/32, 3/16, 7/32, ¼, 5/16 & offered 1898 - 1984

3/8". SW era tool introduced in 1928. Hardly ever shows up 7" long with a 1 5/8" cutter

with al cutters. Often missing the smal depths stop or the List price 1923 $ 1.85

spacer rods.

Auction $ 10-20 Dealers $ 20-40

Auction with one cutter $ 70-100

One of the best value for money general purpose

Wit ful set of cutters $ 150-220 Dealers $200-300

block planes, easy to adjust, perfect for most small jobs.

Individual cutters $ 20-30

spur

cutter

Stanley 239 Special Dado Plane

offered 1915 - 1943

7 1/2" long with 4 cutters: 1/8, 5/32, 3/16 and 1/4" (only one cutter was supplied in 1923). Values given for post

1925 planes with fence.

Auction $ 70-120 Dealers $ 120-200

The spur is often missing or replaced with a modified

Up to around 1925 the 239 didn't have a fence. There was a cutter. The skate front is weak, watch out for hairline

very similar plane, 239 1/2 with a fence but without the front cracks.

double spur cutter. It was discontinued after the fence

became standard for the 239.

239 cutter

Stanley 271 Router

offered 1926 - 1973 3" long with a 1/4" cutter Auction $ 50-70 Dealers $ 70-100

Stanley 278 Rabbet & Fil etster Plane

offered 1915 - 1943

Complete plane: Auction $ 150-200 Dealers $ 200-300. The fence is often missing or replaced with an incorrect fence sources from a # 78 plane. Rabbet plane fence comparison

see over under # 289.

Stanley 282 scraper

offered 1925 - 1958

13" long with a 3 " cutter

Stanley 283 scraper

Non-adjustable scraper for general scraping.

offered 1929 *) - 1942

Auction $ 10-20, double for mint examples as pictured.

9 1/2" long with a 2 7/8 " cutter

*) this tool was original y designed and manufactured by

Union with a 1903 patent date. It first appeared in the

1929 Stanley catalogue. Scarce. Pay special attention to

the top handle secured with a metal strip. It is often

missing or replaced with an incorrect part. Both handles

are rosewood.

Auction $ 100-150 Dealers $ 150-250

Fence Comparison

Rabbet planes frequently show up with replaced fences. The 289 has two holes that al ow

users to attach a strip of

wood. It is bulkier than the

278 fence but both are

symetrical i.e. both sides are

the same width from the

Stanley 289 Fil etster and Rabbet Plane

centre. The 78 fence on the

with skewed cutter

other hand is assymetrical

offered 1911 - 1948

with one side noticeably

8 ½ " long with a 1 7/8" cutter

shorter.

Auction $ 120-160 Dealers $ 180-260

Stanley 378 Weather-strip rabbet plane

offered 1928 - 1958

8" long with a 1 3/16" cutter

SW vintage tool first advertised 1928

This plane came with four depth stops, pictured here are

both kinds, long and short. The brass stops at the end of Stanley 444 dovetail plane

the rods are often missing. Four optional cutters were also offered 1912 - 1938

available (11/16, 3/4, 7/8 and 1") They were not included 9" long with 4 cutters 7/32, 3/8, 1/2 & 7/8"

with the plane.

Components include main stock (body), two fences, two

Auction Plane with 1 cutter and one depth stop $ 30-60

spur blocks and four cutters. Plane often shows up

Plane plus several extras Auction $ 60-100

incomplete. Rare.

Dealers $ 100-150

Incomplete Planes Auction $ 200-400 Dealers $ 400-600

Complete Planes Auction $ 600-900 Dealers $ ,000-1,700

Stanley Bedrock Planes

Bedrock planes were first added to the Stanley catalogues in 1900. Production probably started two or three years earlier. The planes are numbered from 602 to 608. There is NO Stanley Bedrock 601 - all the 601 planes currently on the market are later creations by modern tool merchants. There are basically two types of Bedrock planes: the round sided models sold up to ca 1910 and the later types with flat top sides (1911-1943) Some guides insist that the round sided and earlier models are more valuable but this is definitely not the case in the real world of tool dealing. Flat sided models with one and two line Bedrock lever caps are preferred by most collectors.

3 line cap to

2 line 1908 -

1 line 1912 -

Stanley from

1908

1911

1922

1923

The Bedrock name refers to an improvement of the Stanley frog and bed i.e. the frog receiver. The bed is machined flat - thus leaving no space between the bed and the frog. In other words, the frog sits tightly on the

"bedrock". This was supposed to eliminate chatter. However, the first models up to 1910 still used ordinary screws to fasten the frog to the bed. From 1911 on the frog was better secured with two substantial pins that were held in place by two set screws from the back. This allows frog adjustment from the back without removing the lever cap and the blade because all three screws needed for moving the frog forwards or backwards are accessible from the back. Even though the Bedrock planes are generally regarded as superior bench planes, production for the last Bedrock models stopped in 1943.

Stanley Bedrock 602 smooth plane

offered 1900 - 1942

7" long with a 1 5/8" cutter

List price 1923 $ 5.00 / 5.40 (C)

Auction smooth bottom $ 350-450 Dealers $ 400-800

Auction corrugated (scarce) $ 600-900 Dealers $ 1,000+

Stanley Bedrock 603 smooth plane

Stanley Bedrock 604 smooth plane

offered 1900 - 1943

offered 1900 - 1943

8" long with a 1 3/4" cutter

9" long with a 2" cutter

List price 1923 $ 5.45 / 5.85 (C)

List price 1923 $ 5.90 / 6.30 (C)

Auction smooth bottom $ 130-180 Dealers $ 180-250

Auction smooth bottom $ 100-180 Dealers $ 150-250

Auction corrugated $ 150-250 Dealers $ 250+

Auction corrugated $120-200 Dealers $ 200 +

Stanley Bedrock 604 1/2smooth plane

Stanley Bedrock 605 jack plane

offered 1900 - 1935

offered 1900 - 1942

10" long with a 2 3/8" cutter

14" long with a 2" cutter

List price 1923 $ 6.75 / 7.25 (C)

List price 1923 $ 6.75 / 7.25 (C)

Auction smooth bottom $ 200-300 Dealers $ 300+

Auction smooth bottom $ 80-140 Dealers $ 150+

Auction corrugated $250-350 Dealers $ 350+

Auction corrugated $100-150 Dealers $ 150+

Stanley Bedrock 605 1/4 junior jack plane

Stanley Bedrock 605 1/2 jack plane

offered 1925-1942

offered 1900 - 1935

11 1/2" long with a 1 3/4" cutter

15" long with a 2 1/4" cutter

Auction smooth bottom $ 200-300 Dealers $ 300+

List price 1923 $ 7.30 / 7.90 (C)

Auction corrugated $300-400 Dealers $ 400+

Auction smooth bottom $ 150-200 Dealers $ 200+

Auction corrugated $200-300 Dealers $ 250+

Stanley Bedrock 607 jointer plane

Stanley Bedrock 606 fore plane

offered 1900 - 1943

offered 1900 - 1942

22" long with a 2 3/8" cutter

18" long with a 2 3/8" cutter

List price 1923 $ 9.80 / 10.55 (C)

List price 1923 $ 8.50 / 9.15 (C)

Auction smooth bottom $ 130-200 Dealers $ 200+

Auction smooth bottom $ 90-150 Dealers $ 150+

Auction corrugated $150-250 Dealers $ 200+

Auction corrugated $100-200 Dealers $ 200+

Stanley Bedrock 608 jointer plane

offered 1900 - 1940

24" long with a 2 5/8" cutter

List price 1923 $ 11.60 / 12.45 (C)

Auction smooth bottom $ 150-200 Dealers $ 200+

Auction corrugated $150-250 Dealers $ 200+

Stanley Aluminium Planes

The introduction of the Stanley lightweight aluminium planes falls within the SW period – hence all the planes except the A45 should have SW features. Rustproof they might be but with age they tend to develop a gray coating of oxidised aluminium. The soft aluminium scratches easily. Avoid planes with deeply scratched soles or sides. Only the plane body (stock) is made from aluminium (except in the 78) – all the other hardware is the same as in the regular planes.

Stanley A4 aluminium smoothing plane

Stanley A5 aluminium jack plane

offered 1925 - 1935

offered 1925 - 1935

9" long with a 2" cutter

14" long with a 2" cutter

Auction $ 60-100 Dealers $ 120+

Auction $ 60-100 Dealers $ 120+

Stanley A6 aluminium fore plane

offered 1925- 1938

Stanley A18 aluminium block plane

18" long with a 2 3/8" cutter

offered 1925 - 1935

Auction $ 80-130 Dealers $ 150+

6" long with a 1 5/8" cutter

Auction $ 50-70 Dealers $ 80-140

Stanley A45 aluminium combination plane

offered 1915*) - 1935

11 1/2" long with 23 cutters

Stanley A78 aluminium duplex rabbet & fil etster plane

*) The plane was available from 1915 but did not feature in offered 1925 - 1935

the catalogue until 10 years later when the other “A”

8 1/2" long with a 1 ½” cutter

planes made their appearance.

Fence and depth stop are often replaced. They should be Details see page 78

made from aluminium – not cast iron as in the regular 78.

Complete plane: Auction $ 300-400 Dealers $ 400-600

The Gage Tool Company was established by John Porcius Gage in 1883. John Gage secured Pat April 13, 1886 for a new adjustment mechanism. Gage resisted Stanley’s advances for 30 years but after a change in management in 1917 the resolve waned and in 1919 the Gage Co sold out to Stanley. Early planes are marked Gage only, later types will have the Stanley name on the middle strap of the cutter assembly and the G prefix after the model number.

Stanley G3 smooth plane

Auction $ 80-120 Dealers $ 120-200(C)

Stanley G4 smooth plane

Auction $ 70-100(c) Dealers $ 100-180

The cast iron Gage planes were available with

corrugated sole starting in 1923

Stanley G5 jack plane

Auction $ 50-80 Dealers $ 100-160(C)

Stanley G6 fore plane

Auction $ 70-120(c) Dealers $ 120-180

Stanley G7 jointer plane

Auction $ 60-100 Dealers $ 100-150

Stanley Gage transitional planes do not show up often.

Some models are quite scarce. Despite this, they sel in

the lower range of comparable “regular” Stanley

transitional planes. Pay close attention to the handle. It’s often replaced, damaged or missing the metal top plate.

As with al wooden planes, excessive wear reduces value.

Auction smooth $ 30-60 Dealers 80-120

Auction jack $ 40-70 Dealers $ 80-120

Auction fore & jointer $ 50-90 Dealers $ 80-120

Stanley H Planes

H 4 ½ and H 5 ½ planes with extra thick cast bodies were not listed in the main Stanley catalogues but they were available right into to the SW period, mainly in England and Australia.

Thick castings can be found in later English Stanley planes, too.

Only the planes marked “H” after the model number are genuine. They are rare and very collectable. The 5 ½ is marked 5 ½ H on the heel rather than the toe.

Stanley 4 1/2 H

Stanley 5 1/2 H

offered 1902 – 1924

offered 1902 – 1924

10" long with a 2 3/8" cutter

15" long with a 2 3/8" cutter

Few sales records on our books from $ 500-1,000

Shows up less than the 4 ½ $ 1,000+

Stan ley S4 smoothing plane

offered 1926-1942

9" long with a 2" cutter

Auction $ 60-100 Dealers $ 100-150

Special frog Stanley S4 & S5

Stanley S5 steel jack plane

Stanley S18 steel block plane

offered 1926 - 1942

offered 1925 - 1942

14" long with a 2" cutter

6" long with a 1 5/8" cutter

Auction $ 60-120 Dealers $ 120-180

Auction $ 40-80 Dealers $ 70-120

All but three of the spokeshaves featured in the SW catalogues were sold as “Bailey Spoke Shaves”

Stanley 51 & 52 spokeshave

Stanley 53 & 54 spokeshave

Auction $ 20-30 Dealers $ 30-40

Auction $ 20-40 Dealers $ 40-60

Stanley 55 hol ow face spokeshave

Auction $ 30-50 Dealers $ 50-80

Stanley coopers spokeshaves

56 & 56½ Auction $ 50-90 Dealers $ 70-100

57 Auction $ 50-90 Dealers $ 80-140

Stanley 58 spokeshave

Auction $ 20-30 Dealers $ 30+

Stanley 62 reversible spokeshave

Stanley 60 double spokeshave

Auction $ 40-70 Dealers $ 70+

Auction $ 20-40 Dealers $ 40+

Always check the V-clamps that hold the blades in place.

Check the clamp for hairline cracks, especial y in the middle They tend to split when overtightened.

Stanley 63 spokeshave

Stanley X63 extra light spokeshave

with convex bottom. Auction $ 25-40 Dealers $ 30+

with convex bottom and simple straight handle

A lot of users prefer spokeshaves with convex bottoms.

Scarce. Auction $40-70 Dealers $ 70-100

Stanley 64 spokeshave

Stanley 65 chamfer shave

same as No 63 with straight bottom

with two adjustable fences to set the width of the cut

Auction $ 10-20 Dealers $ 20+

Auction $ 70-100 Dealers $ 100+

Stanley 65 shave

Stanley 65 shave

Stanley 66 hand beader

Supplied with 8 cutters and two fences (gauges). Beaders

often show up missing a fence and cutters.

One fence and one or two cutters Auction $ 30-50

complete tool with 8 cutters Auction $ 70-120

Stanley 67 Universal Spokeshave

with rosewood handles, two bottoms and fence

One bottom, no fence Auction $ 40-60

fence $ 50 bottoms $ 30

complete Auction $ 100-130 Dealers $ 130+

Stanley 68

Stanley 71

Stanley 68 rabbet shave

Auction $ 20-40 Dealers $ 40-80

Stanley 71 brass (bronze) rabbet shave

with fence (gauge)

Rarely shows up with the correct fence.

Without fence Auction $ 50-80 Dealers $ 80-150

Complete with fence $ 200-300

Stanley 151 & 152 adjustable spokeshaves

The most popular of all spokeshaves

Auction $ 30-50

Stanley 151R (SW) adjustable spokeshave

Stanley 84 & 85 Razor Edge Spokeshaves

Rare. Same as 151 but has a round sole with a distinctive lip.

Scarce. Discoloration in wood reduces value.

Must be SW vintage made in USA and the original cutter

Auction $ 50-90 Dealers $ 100+

must be marked “R” (we have observed SW Can markings

on one cutter) Two sales records $ 150-250

Miscellaneous Stanley Tools

Stanley 1 Extension Bit Auction $ 20-40 Dealers $ 40+

Stanley #2 3-Angle Rule Tool

Scarce. Very few sales records

are available. Two eBay sales

were in the $ 20-30 range.

No sales records available

Could possibly fetch more if

Bob Kaune pic

listed correctly!

Stanley 8 pencil clasp

attaches to trammels and

dividers

Auction $ 10-20

Also available with square shanks as No 11 1/2

Individual Stanley centre

punches and nail sets sel

for $ 1-3 with the odd size

fetching more. Groups of 6

or more might only fetch

$ 10. We have no sales

records for complete sets

in their boxes.

Stanley countersinks

Auction $ 5-10 for the simple models

with depth gauge $ 15-30

Stanley 22 dowel sharpener

Auction $ 10-25 Dealers $ 20-30

Sometimes sold as pencil sharpener!

Stanley 26 screwdriver

bits for braces

often sel in assorted

lots in a wide range

from $ 10-30

Stanley 28 & 29 cornering tools

Individual Auction $ 7-15

Pair Auction $ 15-25

Stanley 42 saw set

Saw set only G condition Auction $ 15-30

Boxed with instructions G+ $ 30-50

Stanley 43 saw set

Saw set only G condition Auction $ 15-30

Boxed with instructions G+ $ 30-50

Stanley 49 bit gauge Auction $ 10-20 Dealers $ 20-30

Stanley 59 & 60 doweling jigs

Often missing one or more guides and the depth

gauge. This considerably reduces value.

Partial sets Auction $ 15-25

Complete sets Auction $ 25-40

Stanley 77 dowel and rod turning machine

offered 1911 – 1969

Machine with one or two cutter heads Auction $ 300-400

Extra cutter head $ $ 100-120

Machine with al cutter heads $ 800-1,000 Dealers 1,200+

Stanley 88 clapboard siding marker

Stanley 89 clapboard siding gauge

Auction $ 10-20

Auction $ 10-20

Stanley 200 cutter and chisel grinder

Auction $ 30-60 Dealers $ 70-120

Stanley 202 bench dog

Stanley 203 bench bracket

Auction $ 15-30, model with G+ nickel $ 30+

Auction single bracket Auction $ 25-40 Dealers $ 35+

Stanley 386 jointer gauge

Auction $ 80-100 Dealers $ 100-150

Make sure both clamps and set screws are present

Hammers generally sell in the $ 10-20 range. Col ectors wil pay a premium for G+ examples with clear maker’s marks and a good hickory handles. Boxes and decals on the tool wil increase value. Extra light hammers as wel as extra heavy hammers wil fetch better prices. As with al tools, condition is paramount.

common $ 8-15

Auction $ 10-30

sold for $ 9.50

42 Oz sold for $ 28

uncommon $ 25-35

head only $ 10-20

uncommon $ 25-35

complete hammer $ 15-30

Stanley Straight Peen Hammer sold for $ 30

Claw hammers in fair to G condition $ 5-10

G+ with clear markings (SW or older) and

good handles might fetch $ 20 +

Bricklayers hammers sel at auction for $ 10-20

G+ to F examples might fetch $ 20-40

Riveting ha

mmer sold for $ 10

Farriers hammer sold for $ 18

Bricklayers hammer sold for $ 14

Tinners hammer sold for $ 13

Lignum Vitae mal ets

usual y fetch twice as

$ 10-20

$ 20-30

much as mallets with

hickory heads.

$ 20-30

$ 30-50

scarce $ 30-60

scarce $ 30-60

Mallet collectors prefer r are woods or nicely grained

variegated woods. Lignum vitae fits the bill: super dense and heavy it’s ideal for hitting stuff (police truncheons were made from it!) Mallets with early Stanley marks –

including SW- don’t show up often so prices might vary a

lot for tools with very good markings or attractively

grain e

d wo

od .

Rare. One sales record from 1996 for a

boxed redneck hammer $ 155.

No 15 was also sold without the red neck.

These hammers sell for $ 10-20. Fine

examples with decal on the handle $ 30-50.

Boxed sets are rare.

One sales record $ 120

“Perfect” handle. Scarce.

Wooden handle with nail pul er. Rare. We

have no sales record

unmarked $ 20-30; marked Stanley $ 50 +

Stanley Hurwood screwdrivers in average condition sel for $ 5-10.

G+ or F examples don’t show up often and can fetch $ 15-25

Boxed lots sell for $ 30-40 depending on the condition of the box and the label

Hurwood Ice Picks and Awls

Auction $ 5-15

Dealers $ 10-25

sold for $ 19

5 for $ 15

Reel & Awl Combination!! We have

never seen a marked example

Stanley acquired the patent from the G.E. Wood Tool Co and integrated Everlasting Chisels into the Stanley range in 1911. Stanley re-promoted the brand and renewed the patents in 1924. Everlasting Chisels remain some of the most collectable chisels with the bevelled edges preferred by col ectors and users alike.

Good handles add to value. Pitting marks to the blade render a chisel useless.

No 20

No 25

$ 60-120 up to 1 ½”; 1 ½”- 2” $ 120-180

Users prefer the bevel edge. The few square edged

chisels we’ve handled sold for around a third less than the bevelled chisels.

No 40

No 45

$ 30-60 up to 1 ½”; 1 ½”- 2” $ 70-120

No 50

No 55

$ 30-50 up to 1 ½”; 1 ½”- 2” $ 60-120

G+ handle and decal

add value

Jim Bode Picture

Rol s are often not original Stanley products. Even if they are, it’s the content rather than the rol that determines the value – roughly number of chisel x value according to type and condition. The set pictured above sold for $ 1,300 – the same set as pocket chisel should fetch $ 600-800 and the butt chisels $ 500-700

Stanley multi tool handles are relatively scarce. We have very few sales records from auctions. The cocobolo handles are usual y sold as rosewood and fetch $ 30-50 for handles with partial tool sets. We suspect that a complete set wil fetch more. The smal er 305 seems to show up a bit more often and fetches $ 30-50 at auction. Dealers asking $ 50-80

picture of later model 60

The 50-60s series Victor mitre boxes were smal er and lighter than the regular Stanley design. The addition of the ½ to the model Stanley Victor mitre boxes # 50 - 60 ½

number indicated the use of flat saw guides as opposed to the Box without saw: Auction $ 40-70 Dealers 70-100

rol er type saw guides. No 50 and 60 are the same box without or With 20” x 4” saw: Auction $ 60-120 Dealers 120-200

with the 20” x 4” saw included.

Stanley 150 open front mitre box was first introduced in the 1923 catalogue. The simple but sturdy construction

makes for an attractive device that is easy to restore – like the one in the picture.

Box without saw: Auction $ 30-60 Dealers $ 60-100

Indicated parts are often

missing. From top: Tie Bar,

Stock Guid

es and Length Stop

Stanley mitre boxes

came in three sizes. The first digit of the model number indicated the type 2,3,4. The second digit was for the width of the saw i.e. 4,5,6”. The third digit indicated the legnth of the saw, starting with 0 =20”, 2=22” and so on. The saw supplied for the large frame 460 was thirty inches long. Prices vary a lot. Mitre boxes are popular restoration projects for woodworkers. Restored boxes with saws sell in a wide range from $ 120-250.

Untouched but complete units like the one pictured obove on the righ are available for $ 50-100 (with saw).

Stanley mitre box saws

Stanley supplied their mitre boxes with saws made by different manufacturers including Disston (pictured above). Saws in very good condition sel for: 4” saw $ 30-60; 5” saws 40-60 ; 6” saws $ 60-90

Stanley Tool Boxes & Tool Cabinets

Stanley tool boxes and cabinets were added as appendix to the 1923 catalogue. The tool boxes came in two versions: tackle box style or suitcase style. The tackle box style is rarer, the line was soon discontinued. Boxes made from oak or walnut are collectable in their own right i.e. as furniture rather than for the tools they contain. The sets were marketed as ideal presents for: ‘Boys, newly weds, the man of the house saving money on small repair jobs and hobbyists.’ The tool sets in the tool boxes were very basic and partially sourced from the B grade Victor line of Stanley tools. The more substantial oak tool cabinets are scarce and very collectable.

Stanley 888 Tool Chest

Boxes with partial content or no

content sel for $ 150-200

We have one dealer’s record of a

restored box with full content that

sold for $ 350

No sales records available. Made from black walnut this must be a spectacular looking box! Offered for a short time only.

Another rare walnut box.

No sales records available.

\

Stanley 902 – 905 Tool Boxes

The 902 is the most col ectable. It shows up

regularly. Most examples we’ve

encountered were made from stained

hardwood with oak tops. Auction results

vary according to content from $ 75-150.

Complete fine examples can fetch $ 300+

The smal er boxes average $ 60-100

Rare. Expect to pay $ 1,000+ for an unrestored cabinet and double or more for a restored cabinet with tools – usual y some of them wil be replacements.

The larger of the tool cabinets are very collectable and some dealers offer them for astronomical figures. Patience is required for collectors on a budget. These cabinets do show up on eBay and other online auctions for a fraction of the dealer price – the cheapest one we’ve enctounterd had a buy it now price of $ 200 – however, the seller must have been told about values so he quickly adjusted the asking price. Getting the cabinet is just the start; fitting it out with the correct tools will test your patience once more. In a sense this just about sums up the main requirement for collecting Stanley tools. They are out there. Find them, collect them and keep them well!

A later version of the 851 was

sold as # 951 Rol -Up Set with

a rol door front. Auction

results for empty, unrestored

cabinets: $ 450-700

Dealers charge $ 1,000+

One fine cabinet with most of

the original content plus a few

replacements sold for $ 2,500

smal er version of # 850

Similar to # 902

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