What is a Stanley No 45?
The #45 plane was manufactured between 1883 and 1962. It featured an adjustable fence and depth stop, slitter and spurs, 18-23 interchangeable cutters, depending on the year of manufacture. Unfortunately, Stanley no longer has parts available for this plane.
What is the difference between Stanley 45 and 55?
The big difference is the skate on the 55 has adjustable height. On the 45, the skates will always be in the same plane. This requires that the cutters be symmetrical when using both skates. Some of the special cutters like fluting cutters are made to be used with a single skate.
What is the longest Stanley plane?
8’s. The Number 8 and 608 were the longest iron planes Stanley made and is 24″ long with a 2 5/8″ wide iron.
Is Veritas combination plane worth it?
It’s a great plane that’s far easier to use than those old combination planes. Knurled brass knobs dominate the plane’s appearance and function. The many moving parts can seem confusing at first, but they are the plane’s greatest virtue. Every adjustment, except for one (the cross-grain nickers), is toolless and easy.
What can a combination plane do?
The combination plane combines the functions of, rebate and grooving and moulding planes. It can be used for various tasks including grooving, rebating and cutting dados (housings) and tongue and groove joints.
What is a number 8 plane used for?
The longest and heaviest of the bench planes, the No. 8 will flatten and true like no other. It is capable of precise joints and perfect flatness of large areas.
What is a No 8 plane used for?
The #8 Jointer is the longest of the metal bench planes and the length of the sole is what makes it such a good choice for flattening wood.
Are Stanley planes still made?
No. Not real ones. Sorry to have to say this but not worth having.
What is the name of the Stanley 45 combination plane?
Stanley No. 45 Combination Plane, or Traut’s Patent Adjustable Stanley No. 45 Combination Plane, or Traut’s Patent Adjustable Beading, Rabbet & Slitting Plane
Are Stanley 45 planes undervalued?
Stanley 45 planes are in big demand by woodworkers today, and in this author’s opinion, they are undervalued considering that reproduction models cost about twice the current price of a vintage, good user quality Stanley No 45.
How many parts did it take to make a Stanley No 45?
An issue of Stanley’s “Tool Talks” published in the 1930’s, titled “It’s a Big Job Assembling and Packing the No 45 Plane,” reported that approximately 1,800 separate casting, machining and assembly operations were required to made each No 45 and that a total of 100 parts were used.
How much is a 45 plane worth?
Mastering the No. 45 is the stepping stone to proficiency with the No. 55. Average Price1:$150 to $350 Plane Only1:$25 to $75 (without cutters) Type 2-31$200 to $400 (1886 to 1889) Type 11:$250 to $500 (1883 to 1885) Optional Items1: Standard cutter set (18-23)…… $75 to $125 (boxed)