Are you a craftsman who loves and appreciates the divine workmanship of old tools? If so, Antique Stanley Planes would be a great collection for you! While some people like to display their unique planes, others actually enjoy using them for woodworking because of their durability.

Antique Stanley Planes were created by Leonard Bailey and manufactured by Stanley Works in the 1860s. There are about fifteen main categories of Antique Stanley Planes and many more versions within those categories. The planes are great for woodworking, making furniture, repairs, electrical work, and just about anything else you can think of!

When starting your own Antique Stanley Planes collection, it would be a good idea to read Stanley Blood and Gore by Patrick Leach. This guide goes through many of the different kinds of planes in great detail. It also has a detailed guide of what to look for in your Antique Stanley Planes. Some things to think about are what year and model your plane is, and what use you want to get out of it.

Here are a couple places where you can buy Antique Stanley Planes:

http://www.antique-used-tools.com/stanpl.htm

http://www.antique-used-tools.com/stanpl.htm

http://www.thebestthings.com/stanley.htm

It is advisable to clean your Antique Stanley plane, but do not strip it. Clean it with a toothbrush or clean rag. Avoid anything too harsh, such as a wire brush. In order to get rid of rust, mineral spirits can be used with a cloth. It is important to try to keep your plane in its original condition, so avoid refinishing any wooden parts.

The most valuable Antique Stanley Planes are those that are not practically useful. Often, these were not very popular and therefore Stanley Works did not produce many of the planes. These Antique Stanley Planes are rare which makes them valuable. Along with the least produced, the oldest planes are also very valuable. The Itaggit Value Tool can help you find the proper value for your Antique Stanley Plane. It is easy to use and located on the first page of your login!

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