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Besides the #45, what planes in the Stanley range, used a threaded wooden knob? I have recently acquired three mint condition knobs and would love to know their history :)

I recently purchased a damaged Stanley No3 Type 10 (1907-1909) mainly for the parts and to use as a test plane for japanning. After cleaning the bottom, I noticed that it had "SR&L" engraved on the heel beneath where the tote sits. I have never seen this marking before, nor reference to it on...

My new $10 purchase arrived during the week, and after checking on rexmill.com I thought I had a Type 6 (1888-1892) After a quick cleanup, I became more confused with its lineage. For example, I noticed a stamp that I had never seen before on the iron cap and the letter "S" on the plane's...

Sorry to be such a pain in the proverbial. Since acquiring a Stanley # 2 earlier in the week, I have today, picked up a Union #2 from the same seller :) Although the Union had had a crack in the sole braised, I was really after it for parts. Unfortunately, the Record iron that accompanied...

Is it normal for there to be obvious width differences in the same model Stanley hand planes, made in the UK and USA? I was just cleaning my recently acquired USA made Type 13 #5 1/2 when I placed it next to my made in England plane of the same model. The width difference is 1/4" Do these...

Yesterday, when buying a couple of second-hand hand planes, I was given a small plane that was caked in years of dust and grime. The small plane was missing its iron cap and iron, but that was no big deal, as I just wanted to clean and restore it. After dismantling and cleaning the plane, I...

I am in the process of restoring several Stanley hand planes. I also have a Turner #4 which has a red cellular acetate knob and handle. The handle bolt appears to have been damaged, and needs re-threading. Can anyone tell me what thread specification Turner used? Is it possible to buy dies...

Anyone care to share their tips on how to best prepare a Stanley plane body and frog for painting? Once the rust and grime has been removed, how to you clean your plane for painting? Thanks :)

Is there any interest in this antique 52.5 mm wide, 191 mm long blade?

How do you go about cleaning and restoring old wooden knobs and totes that are caked with years of grime, paint and broken varnish/shellac etc ?? Do you soak them in anything or spray them with caustic paint remover? I'd like to hear your views :)

Can anyone sell to me, one or two pads of each grit, in the 4923XX Festool Platin 2 Abrasive 150 mm (6") foam pads range?? I understand that these pads are supplied in packs of 15 and that a package of assorted pads is not available. No one sells this product out here in New Zealand, as far as...

I recently purchased a rust covered Stanley #71 - Type 8 from a local refuse waste station. I soaked the plane overnight in EvapoRust, and then after carefully dismantling it, attacked all the parts with a wire brush. As I have a working Type 14 (which I love using) I have placed my restored...

I recently purchased a secondhand Stanley 9 1/2 Block Plane. After dismantling and soaking all the parts in Evaporust for 15 hours, I cleaned everything in hot soapy water and used a wire brush and my Dremel to remove all the paint and grime. It is now awaiting a new coat of paint :) I...

Are the Totes on Stanley hand planes interchangeable? I have a #8 plane which has a damaged tote. Can it be replaced with that of another model? Is there a list of tote interchangeability?

It is being claimed to be a Type 7 (1893 - 1899) https://www.trademe.co.nz/antiques-coll ... 280589.htm

I have searched the logical places (in my opinion :oops: ), but cannot find an answer. When did Stanley first chrome their Lever Caps? Is it acceptable to re-chrome a once non-chromed cap, and conversely, can a previously chromed cap be safely stripped of chrome using a wire wheel or sanding?

In the process of restoring my Stanley planes, I have noticed that two planes have Lever Caps with a Patent on the reverse. Both patent numbers are the same. One plane is a "Made In Canada" #4 1/2, the other is a "Made in USA"#6 - type 15 The cap from the USA plane has and additional "U" and...

Where can I find some information about the types of knob and handle bolts used on a Made in the USA #6 Stanley hand plane? Today after I had taken apart the plane for cleaning, I discovered that both bolts had short steel heads and that the handle screw had been replaced with a cut down bolt...

I am currently restoring a Stanley Type 13 No 8 Jointer. The Lever Cap is in beautiful condition and has polished well. Should I paint the "Stanley" Logo orange, or just leave it grey?

Decided to clean up a rusty #4 that I purchased a month ago. I place the plane bottom and the Lever Cap in an electrolysis bath, and the remaining parts in a EvapoRust bath - both overnight. The EvapoRust results were amazing. It sure beats using white vinegar. I noticed that the handle bolt...