Stanley No. 46 Skew Cutter Combination Plane

The Stanley No. 46 Skew Cutter Combination Plane looks almost identical to the Stanley 45, except that the cutters are skewed or angled with respect to the bottom of the plane, and no beading or moulding blades were offered with them. Early models of the 46 and 47 had no fence, although the early 46’s … Read more

Stanley Hand Planes

Stanley has been manufacturing the Stanley Hand Plane since 1869 when the first iron bench plane was produced. Stanley planes had a superior design that made it easier to fit a board with a Stanley plane. Construction of Stanley Bench Planes The frog is so fastened to the “heel” and “toe” supports that it is … Read more

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Stanley Woodworking Tools

History of the Stanley Rule & Level Company In 1843, American industrialist, Frederick Trent Stanley, founded Stanley’s Bolt Manufactory of New Britain, Connecticut to manufacture door bolts and other hardware from wrought iron. In 1852 they changed the name to the Stanley Works, which continued to make hardware under that name. At that time, Henry … Read more

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Stanly no. 3 bench planes

Stanley No. 3 Bench Plane made in England

The Stanley No. 3 Bench Plane is a little smaller and easier to handle than the No. 4 plane. It’s a great one to use for smaller lighter or thinner boards and because it’s smaller and lighter, it’s much easier to manipulate. The No. 3 plane pictured below was made in England.