Youll learn how to hold the stanley 45 combination plane to get a consistent groove, and how to avoid misshaped grooves. When it was offered in its first full production, it was done so only as a beading plane, but someone got clever and decided it could also function as a ploughing plane with little. I need an illustrated parts break down so i can determine exactly which parts are missing. Sep 22, 2015 thanks to your numerous articles, i recently purchased some stanley planes. Our sales are known the world over for quality and consistent prices. Unfollow stanley 45 plane to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. When the plane is fitted with a fence and depth stop as shown, it is also called a fillister plane. Come to think of it, does anyone know if the beading blades are available from anywhere.
There are a couple of similar planes in the form of the record 050 plane and record 050a plane. Hand plane technology progressed through the centuries with wooden planes making way for metalbodied planes. All of the planes parts are identified in a clear, explodedview drawing, and a separate chart lists all of the cutters. Two part design with a main body and separate sliding section. Stanley no 50 combination plane woodworking masterclasses. We continually test, design and improve our products to ensure quality and maximum function. To compensate the fact that i dont have access to a veritas plow plane, i look at the excellent article from derek cohen staging a. The stanley universal plane was introduced in 1897 and stayed in production until 1962. I bought a plane from wwii era and it came with a box of cutters from 1882 era. Does anyone know of a site where i can download a pdf of the manual for a stanley no46 combination skew dado plane. The handle of the plane is in plastic thats the abomination part of the plane. The stanley 50 is the only combination plane of this form. The term rebate or rabbet plane refers to a plane without fences or depth stops.
Early models and ww 2 models were black japanned, later types nickel plated. Does anyone have a set they could scan for me or know where i can find such a thing. A combination plane is one that can be fitted with different irons, or cutters, as stanley called them, and be adjusted for a particular cut. Stanley no 79 side rebate plane can be used after the no 78 has done the heavy cutting. The veritas combination plane is the result of four years of research. When i try to make a rabbet, the first cut is good, then the blade goes to the exterior of the workpiece despite the guide. Browse our selection of hand tools, from toprated stanley tape measures to knives, levels, hammers, demolition tools, screwdrivers, pliers, hand saws, and more. Hello, i own a plastic handled stanley 50 and am trying to plane a 9mm slot in some oak along the grain. Unfollow stanley plane 50 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Vintage stanley combination planes have always intrigued me. Invaluable for anyone who owns or uses a stanley 45 or 55 combination plane. The 50 was supplied with 18 cutters, 2 arms, 2 spurs, a depth stop and a stanley 50 instructions booklet.
Types 8 and later equipped with an additional outside fence. With straight cutters used in conjunction with the fence, it can tackle fundamental joinery. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Bill shows the basic parts of the combination plane and how to adjust them.
Stanley works used to publish a brilliant booklet called the tool guide that contained miniature posters that offered instruction on setup, care and use of hand tools. Replaced the traditional wooden plough plane with a set of 79 plough cutters plus a tongue cutter, later upgraded to a beading plane with an extra 7 beading cutters. Please refer to the stanley bed rock plane types page for individual differences and characteristic s of the 12 variations. Stanley 45 combination plow plane and beading plane by woodskills. Type 4 18741884 type 14 19291930 made in usa appears cast into type 5 18851888 lateral adjustment lever appears. Stanley plane parts including bailey bench, block, router, trim planes and cutters. The veritas combination plane was designed from the ground up to eliminate problems that made the original record and stanley planes frustrating to use. The stanley 50 combination plane has a nickel plated cast iron body with a single brown plastic handle at the rear of the plane. As i expected, the stanley 50, being a last generation model combination plane, has nearly everything covered and is well thought over. Oct 25, 2014 stanley s fortyfive seven planes in one let me introduce you to the anatomy of this metal combination plane. There is another plane that has the same number designation as this one.
For support with all other stanley products, call us. It was named the universal plane as it was designed not only to do the symmetrical cuts of the stanley 45 but also all the asymmetrical cuts of other complex moulding planes. Stanley 45 combination plane high quality digitally printed reprint of the 1920 manual. Bill anderson shows how to properly use a stanley 45 combination plane to cut a simple groove for use in a dovetail box or many other uses. Extruded in long lengths in shaped sections meant a 12 foot length of alluminium could be chopped to length and refined by milling to receive cutters depth stops guide rods. May 20, 2010 stanley 50 vs veritas small plow plane after saying in a first post that.
The stanley 50 plane is no longer made so it is only possible to buy old secondhand stanley 50 planes. So many incomplete or wrong parts put together on these tools that are for sale, that it can be real confusing at times. View and download stanley 55 how to use manual online. Please see the type study for more information on stanley s combination planes. Adjusting and using the stanley number 78 rebate plane. Ive just acquired a stanley 50s combination plane, and although boxed and in absolutely spanking condition, there are no instructions. The stanley 45 plane was made between 1882 and the 1960s and many of the parts are interchangable. Find great deals on ebay for stanley 50 plane and stanley 45 plane. Woodworking planes woodworking projects old tools manual prints link decor wings tools more information. Please see the type study for more information on stanleys combination planes. With regard to the standard depth stop, only one was provided. This is stanleys most famous and popular combination plane. This fit either in the provision hole with thumbscrew on the main body or.
The stanley 30 threeblade plough plane stanley made a series of less complex planes by shifting from cast ferrous metals to alluminium in the 60s. I dont really need the mass of cutters that come with say the older model number 45s or 50s. This special compilation covers the development of all major types of stanley combination planes. Stanley handplane instructions, circa 1968 lost art press. The instructions come with the the plane and in 5 languages. Stanley 45 combination plane manual old tools, tools. Stanleys fortyfive seven planes in one let me introduce you to the anatomy of this metal combination plane. How to use a stanley 45 combination plane to cut grooves. Stanley 45 combination plow plane and beading plane by woodskills please visit woodskills for your woodworking plans, woodworking courses, tutorials and videos vintage stanley combination planes have always intrigued me.
It is precisely machined, quick to adjust and holds settings securely, making it reliable in use. May 24, 2017 hi, i am planning to buy a stanley no 50 combination plane. These booklets werent just for woodworkers you can learn to rivet and create a lock edge on sheet metal with these posters. Made of a heavy cast iron metal and nickel plated handle.
Stanley provided a valuable 22page instruction manual with the 55. Very occationally a rebate has to be worked on the opposite side of a wide piece of wood, and, in such a case, the fence and fence arm should be transferred to the right hand side of the plane. Brown tool auctions has offered highquality auctions since 1985. There was a problem while submitting, please try later first name last name email. Comes with one blade that is installed in the plane.
The one i am looking at has the cutter holding screw and the chip deflector missing. Please visit woodskills for your woodworking plans, woodworking courses, tutorials and videos. Mar 14, 2010 as i expected, the stanley 50, being a last generation model combination plane, has nearly everything covered and is well thought over. Thanks to your numerous articles, i recently purchased some stanley planes. Ploughing grooves using a simpler stanley paul sellers blog. Stanley fortyfive this well known and useful tool in reality combines seven ptanes in one in a compact and practical form.
It covers all of the basics of setting up and using the plane. I have a stanley 50 and there was no owners manual included, does anyone know where i. Clearly, we are the ones who sell the best year after year. Stanley made the type 1,a45 aluminum plane from the same mold as their standard production, iron frame no 45, and the type i, a45 castings read no 45. This came from the site cornish workshop, who gave thanks to andy g.