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Dating a45
Rob in Ontario
>Hi all.
I picked up a Stanley 45 this week and would like to date it. It has a Stanley New Britain Conn. trademark stamp, but I can not find a pattent date. The only thing missing is the round knob that screws onto the fence. The knob threads directly onto the fence, it does not attach with a screw.
TIA Rob
Re: Dating a45 *LINK*
Luke Herzberg
>Not sure who to credit this page to, but it seems to be the usual link when 45's are discussed.
http://www.tooltrip.com/tooltrip8/stanley/comb-planes/45types/45types.htm
Re: Dating a45
Rob in Ontario
>Thanks Luke but I could not find my plane on that site.
Any other Stanley 45 plane info is apreciated.
Rob
Re: Dating a 45
William Duffield, on the Cohansey
>Since the knob is on the fence and not on the skate, we know it is a Type 7 or later. Since the knob was not secured with a threaded bolt and brass nut, it is earlier than a type 12. Since there are no patent dates stamped onto the skate, it is a Type 11 (1910-1914).
More ? on my 45
Rob in Ontario
>Thanks for the info William. Where can I look up such information for myself in the future?
I am also looking for advise on cleaning my new aquisition. There is no rust but a buildup of dirt in nooks and crannies.
Lastly, does anyone know where I can get a new knob?
Thanks Rob
Re: More ? on my 45
William Duffield, on the Cohansey
>Well, the information on the Stanley #45 type study is published in John Walter's Antique and Collectible Stanley Tools, Guide to Identity and Value. The problem is that this book has become a collectible, itself, and prices for used ones have gone through the roof. There are persistent rumors of a third edition in preparation, but I don't keep up with those things, so I don't know if that is a real possibility or not.
For knobs, probably you can find a new one through Mike Taylor in Katy, http://pages.sbcglobal.net/mike_in_katy/PlaneWood/Default.htm, or through Joel at Tools for Working Wood, who carries replacements made by Paul Bordonaro. Both of these guys make new handles for old planes. There are also several vendors who carry old replacement parts. Some, like Todd Hughes, only sell on eBay, but others sell via e-mail, telephone, etc.
Knob job
Jim Reed @ Tallahassee
>I have made many knobs for 45's. Get a nice stick of walnut and make three at a time. The originals are about the size of a golf ball and have a little collar on the bottom, but since you are making one, make it comfortable to your hand. Drill out the hole with a forstner bit on drill press. Make it oversized. Wrap the fence screw with glue soaked cloth and screw the knob on--not too tight or it will crack later. Good luck with yours.