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 Stanley Rule & Level Co
Plow & Combination Planes

 

Stanley tried a few different designs of metal bodied combination or plow planes before settling down and going with the #45 / 55 series of planes they are so well known for.  This series would also include the skew cut #46 & 47.  The Millers Patent line of planes including the #41-#44 were introduced in 1870, and phased out in the 1890's.    To learn all the history about the 3 45 & 55 planes one would ever need to know I recommend the great guide written and published by Dave Heckle past president of MWTCA.  Please see bottom of page.  The Millers Patent line of planes is discussed in length in Roger Smiths works on the subject. 



Stanley Millers Patent #41 Plow Plane w/ Fillister BedStanley Millers Patent #41 Plow Plane w/ Fillister Bed   The Stanley Millers Patent line of  Combination Plow and Fillister planes is one of the most graphic, good looking, and sought after of all patented manufactured woodworking planes.  First introduced in 1870 this line of planes was offered by Stanley for less than 30 years before being phased out in favor of the more popular and versatile Stanley #45 / 55 series of planes.  

This is a #41 iron plow plane w/ fillister bed.  It is proper the way it is shown with both a straight and wrap around fence.  The fences are missing 3 out of 4 screws.    The #41 came equipped with a Fillister Bed, and iron wrap around fence.  The #43 is the same basic plane without these.   These planes originally came with 9 cutters, but are usually only found with 1 cutter as this one has.   The condition is very nice with no pitting or rust.  This is a nice example of this very beautiful and highly desirable and collectible plane.   A winner that belongs on the top shelf of every serious tool collection.      

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SHB-41-1

Good + + . . . . . . $1295.00

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tanley Millers Patent #44 Plow PlaneStanley Millers Patent #44 Plow Plane   The Stanley Millers Patent line of  Combination Plow and Fillister planes is one of the most graphic, good looking, and sought after of all patented manufactured woodworking planes.  First introduced in 1870 this line of planes was offered by Stanley for less than 30 years before being phased out in favor of the more popular and versitle Stanley #45 / 55 series of planes.  

This is a #44 Gunmetal or Bronze plow plane.  It is proper the way it is shown with its straight bronze fence.  The #42 Plow would have a Fillister Bed, and the bronze wrap around fence.  These planes originally came with 9 cutters, but are usually only found with 1 cutter as this one has.   The condition is very nice with no pitting or rust.  Note the bold and clear name stamp on the skate.  The one apology would be the roughness on the top of the tote.   This is one of the nicer examples of this very beautiful and highly desirable and collectible planes that I have ever had the pleasure to offer.  A winner that belongs on the top shelf of every serious tool collection.      

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DM-43-1

Good + . . . . . . . $2795.00

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#45 Stanley Combination PlaneStanley # 45 Multi Plane  This Stanley # 45 is in nice condition.  The plane is very nice w/ 95% of the nickel or better.  The outer box has seen better days but did its job protecting and keeping the parts together.   The cutters are nice, never been ground and all here.   The cover has a sweetheart logo dating this plane from approx the 20's thru the 30's.    It has both fences and both sets of rods and the cam.   A nice 45 that will make a great user. 

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EM-45-3

Good . . . . . . $295.00

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#45 Combination PlaneMontgomery Wards / Stanley # 45 Multi Plane  This # 45 plane was made by Stanley and is the equal to the Stanley version in every respect.  It is marked Montgomery Wards only on the wooden handle, and paper labels on the box and cutters. 

I am going to part this out as the rods are missing, and I do not have any in as nice condition to complete it.  If you need a body part or fence, the cutters, depth stops or whatever inquire.  Right now, with the cutters in the box, all the body parts, and a few other pieces the price is $150.00.  Cutters (like NOS) in the box are $100.  Individual body parts or fences are $30.00 -$50.00.  etc. 

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JF-MW45

Good . . . . . . $150.00

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Stanley #55 PlaneStanley # 55 Multi Plane in Original Low Box  This Stanley # 55 plane is in near mint condition.  The nickel plating  is 98% or better.  All the parts are here,  right down to the screwdriver and instructions.  It has the auxiliary tower and shoe, both sets of rods, the cam, slitter, all the cutters in the 4 row box, and more.  It even has the original instruction pamphlet.  (rear page w/ tear).  The cutters are mint and show no signs of ever having been used.  There is no rust / pitting or even storage rust   

This later model 55 has the notched rectangle logo, dating it after 1939 and up until about 1960.  This plane  shows just the slightest indication that it was ever used noted by light rub marks on the inside of the Rosewood fence.   The box is OK and has a couple of splits at the corners and top edge splits as one would expect tStanley 55 Combination Planeo see from a 50 + year old cardboard box. 

 A super Stanley # 55  combination plane in the original box with all original parts that marks the end of an era for the Stanley Rule & Level Co.   These planes are becoming ever more difficult to find in this nice condition.    Highly recommended.

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55LOWBOX

Excellent . . . . . . $675.00

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Stanley # 45 Multi PlaneStanley # 45 Multi Plane  This Stanley # 45 has no cutters. It has both fences both sets of rods and the cam.      A decent 45 and a good deal @ $75.00.

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CYN-SUS-E45-2 

Good . . . . . $75.00   

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Stanley #45 PlaneStanley # 45 Multi Plane  This Stanley # 45 has 2 boxes of  cutters.  They look OK and just need a clean.   It has both fences and 1 set of short rods. The slitter is here   A decent 45 and a good deal @ $145.00. What you see is what you get.    

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TL-RNO45-1 

Good . . . . . $145.00    SOLD!

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Stanley # 46 Plow & Rabbet Plane Stanley # 46 Skew Plow & Rebating Plane  This Stanley # 46 has 6 cutters. It has both fences,  2 sets of rods and more.     A decent 46 and a good deal. What you see is what you get.

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TL-RNO-46 

Good . . . . . . $175.00   

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Stanley #50 Plow PlaneStanley # 50 Light Duty Plow Plane  This Stanley # 50 has no cutters. What you see is what you get.

TL-RNO-50

Good . . . . . . $35.00   

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Stanley # 50 Light Duty Combination / Plow Plane2 Stanley # 50 Light Duty Combination / Plow Planes   Both are in pretty nice cosmetic condition.  One has two depth stops and cutters, the other is just the body 2 fences and 1 depth stop w no cutters 

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CYN-50A           CYN-50B

Left .... Good......$50.00

Right ..... Better w/ 8 cutters.....  $125.00

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