Vintage Stanley No. 45 Combination Woodworking Plane – 22 Cutters, Original Box, Manual & Accessories
Offered for sale is a vintage Stanley No. 45 combination woodworking plane manufactured by Stanley in New Britain, Connecticut, USA. Miss planer was manufactured in the 1940s with a nickel plating. Everything about this set is in beautiful condition and please view pictures closely to truly appreciate what is for sale .
This highly regarded American-made woodworking tool was originally marketed as “Seven Planes in One” and is considered one of Stanley’s most versatile and collectible specialty hand planes.
This later-generation model features nickel-plated metal construction, textured castings, a black wooden rear handle, front wooden knob and a micro-adjustable wood-faced fence. The interchangeable cutter system allows the user to perform numerous precision woodworking and decorative joinery operations with a single hand plane.
This particular set includes 22 interchangeable cutters, the original Stanley cutter storage box with wooden blade holder, a vintage instruction booklet and numerous accessories.
Features and included components:
* Stanley No. 45 combination plane body
* Nickel-plated metal construction
* Black wooden rear handle and front knob
* Adjustable wood-faced fence with micro-adjustment mechanism
* Auxiliary sliding section
* Long and short guide rods
* Assorted depth stops and auxiliary attachments
* Slitting cutter and associated accessories, as pictured
* Wooden-handled adjustment screwdriver
* 22 interchangeable woodworking cutters
* Original Stanley cutter box with green identification label and cutter profile chart
* Original wooden cutter storage holder
* Vintage Stanley No. 45 “Seven Planes in One” instruction booklet
Woodworking applications:
The Stanley No. 45 was designed for cutting grooves, dados, rabbets, decorative beads, tongue-and-groove joints, window sash profiles and other specialized woodworking applications. It is particularly useful for traditional cabinetmaking, furniture construction, architectural millwork and antique furniture restoration.
Condition:
This plane is in good vintage cosmetic condition considering its age. The metal components retain much of their nickel-plated finish, with visible scratches, discoloration, minor oxidation and normal signs of previous use.
The wooden rear handle, front knob and fence show age-related finish wear and handling marks. The 22 cutters are in varying used condition, with some showing surface oxidation, discoloration and evidence of previous sharpening.
The original cutter box retains its Stanley identification label and illustrated cutter chart. The box and label show normal age-related wear, including scuffs and areas of paper loss. The original instruction booklet shows staining, discoloration and handling wear consistent with its age.
The original factory cutter assortment was advertised as containing 23 cutters. This listing includes 22 cutters and the accessories shown. Overall factory completeness and functional operation have not been verified.
A desirable addition to any vintage Stanley tool collection or traditional woodworking shop. Excellent for collectors, cabinetmakers, furniture restorers and woodworking enthusiasts who appreciate quality American-made hand tools.
Please review all photographs for exact contents and condition. Only the newer nickel-plated Stanley No. 45 plane, its 22 cutters, cutter box, instruction booklet and associated accessories are included in this listing.