Historical Overview of Stanley Planes: Stanley No. 1

by Dr H.A. (Skip) Ingley, Emeritus Professor of Mechanical Engineering at University of Florida [and antique tool collector]. This video and the videos to follow will provide a brief overview of antique Stanley metallic planes, their history and use.

[@icespeckledhens]

I served a carpentry and joinery apprenticeship in 1962. I only used basic tools in those days because of their cost. I bought a No 1 plane a couple of years ago and to my wife's horror, I took it to my workshop, sharpened it and tried it. I found it a beautiful plane to use and were it not for its value I would use it all the time. It is not a toy nor a saleman's giveaway but a potentially practical plane.
Thanks for the video

[@BeelzebubAnderson]

I know this comment is 1 year old but. For the love of god man, use it! hahaha. You will easily get the dollar value in enjoyment out of it, and if you look after it it will hold its value anyway, they have all had plenty of use in their 100+ year existence.

[@micpres8582]

I would love to see more in this series of Planes , I only got my first Plane earlier this year and you have a incredible knowledge I hope you keep sharing .Thank you

[@jasonnoble2470]

I do think the no 1 and 2 planes were for children, but I would argue that the primary market was for apprentices and child labor in factories. If memory serves me in 1922 a national child labor law was passed. (Though many states had those type of laws already on the books) And at that point we started to see the BoE planes.

[@ChetSpier]

I had not heard of Roger’s passing. Do you have any information about this? I can’t seem to find an obituary. Sorry to hear of this. I have known Roger since the early 80’s but had lost touch.
Thanks
Chester Spier
Take a look at my video if you like on the Stanley No 1

[@mikesmallridge]

go gators. I just found an #2 in great shape. Now I just have to find a good #1 and i will have them all. I have some old Railroad tools I am working on now. Is there any type of old tool collector clubs here in Florida that your aware of?

[@craftinginthe21stcentury59]

Hi Mike, sorry it took us so long to answer! Currently, not aware of any collector clubs in the area. Sounds like a good idea...