I went to a tool swap meet on Saturday. The only thing I knew I was going to buy was a cup of coffee and a donut. I mostly go to hang out with friends.
I had mentioned to one of my friends that I was looking for a Stanley #3. He’s an expert on hand tools. I’m always in awe of him as he picks up a plane and tells the history of it. He’ll point out a wrong handle or the cap iron was replaced with the wrong one. Well, he found me a #3 Sweetheart. Made in the USA. He said it was a little more rare since they only produced this version for a couple of years. Picked it up for $35. The blade needs to be sharpened but that’s it.
Now here’s fun part. There is a SS# engraved on the side. Remember when we were told to put your SS# on your property so if it gets stolen the police can return it to you? Not a good idea, anymore. I did a search and found the name of the person who used to own it. He passed in 1988 and was 80 years old. I wonder if he would be happy to know the plane was still going to be used?
Len
“You cannot antagonize and influence at the same time. ” J. S. Knox
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Len,
If that's a #3 I suggest that you check this out: http://forums.taunton.com/fw-knots/messages?msg=35108.17. It could be a rare plane.
Regards,
Bob @ Kidderville Acres
A Woodworkers mind should be the sharpest tool in the shop!
Hi Bob,
The #3 Len has isn't the type 3 you own. It's a later model, probably made around the '40's or so ( I don't know Type studies like Patrick Leach does). It's a nice find for $35.00. It's worth at least $65.00 and maybe more since the tote still has the original label on it. Could bring it up to $100 if it found the right buyer.
The plane will make an excellent user as it looks like there's plenty of meat left on the blade. The owner could probably sell the orginal Stanley blade to a collector on ebay and buy a Hock replacement blade with the money he got from the Stanley.
Mike
Mike,
It's a type 14. The decal is partially intact. The top of the blade was filed a small amount. The bottom has little wear.
Len
"You cannot antagonize and influence at the same time. " J. S. Knox
Bob,
It's a type 14. Not as rare as yours. But it was well cared for. Len
"You cannot antagonize and influence at the same time. " J. S. Knox
Len & Mike,
Guess I be a bit gunshy. As Mike knows I almost made a major mistake with the Type 3 I have. I'm still looking for a #3 to fill out my numbers pf Stanleys. Also a little smoother would come in handy for lots of things too.
Now if I can only find a #2 and a #1..................
Regards,Bob @ Kidderville Acres
A Woodworkers mind should be the sharpest tool in the shop!
There is a #1 pretty rough & #2 sitting in a Antique store in Hartville Oh. Just down the road from Hartville Hardware. And a #1 in its original box(like factory new/box too) At Joughin Hardware in Painesville Oh. How DEEEEEP are your pockets? They would round out your collection, and round off your check book to the nearest 0.Work Safe, Count to 10 when your done for the day !!
Bruce S.
I stopped off at my friend's shop the other day. He showed me a nearly new in the box Stanley #9. What an incredible plane. I love to stop by his shop and hang out for a while. He'll always have something for me to drool over. BTW. He has three #1s and at least ten #2s.
I used to be a collector but I ran out of space for all those Happy Meal toys.Len
"You cannot antagonize and influence at the same time. " J. S. Knox
Len, Murlands new guide--07/08--indicates type 4 to present at 60 to 90, type 3 at 300 to 900*, type 2 at 300 to 600, type 1 at 300 to 900*, a 3c at 60 to 120. the * means normal rare,ie. hundreds of $, while *** means RARE in thousands. The guide does not consider the market that goes up and down, Paddy
Paddy,
Thanks for the info. I'm pretty fortunate to know quite a few collectors. If I tell them what I'm looking for they usually come up with one and at a very good price.Len
"You cannot antagonize and influence at the same time. " J. S. Knox
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