bigbuttjoints Posted September 22, 2016 Report Share Posted September 22, 2016 So my grandfather gave me a couple of block planes because he knows I want to get into woodworking. They haven't been used in quite a long time. They are both Stanley block planes, one has the number 102 on it but sadly has a crack on one side of the mouth. The other is a very small, like palm of my hand small. I've never seen one in videos or anything, seems like a very useful tool. The only number I can see on the body is what I believe to be "C 7". The blade says Stanley made in USA. Can anyone help me date it or at least tell me a little something about it? Thank all For some reason this is the only photo it will let me upload. It says upload failed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Immortan D Posted September 22, 2016 Report Share Posted September 22, 2016 It's a stanley 101 made after 1941 (red cap) Source: http://www.supertool.com/StanleyBG/stan12.htm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbuttjoints Posted September 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2016 looks to be just a cheap plane, think its worth the time to fix up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Harvey Posted September 22, 2016 Report Share Posted September 22, 2016 That would be a great Apron Pocket plane. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Immortan D Posted September 22, 2016 Report Share Posted September 22, 2016 11 minutes ago, bigbuttjoints said: looks to be just a cheap plane, think its worth the time to fix up? Block planes always come in handy. I'd fix it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbuttjoints Posted September 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2016 4 minutes ago, Jim Harvey said: That would be a great Apron Pocket plane. Just now, Immortan D said: Block planes always come in handy. I'd fix it. it was in a toolbox on shelf, the rust in only surface rust and the blade is actually pretty sharp, i put a chamfer on a piece of cypress just messing around and it actually cut really good. I'm gonna get it back up and going at least for the sentimental value 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted September 22, 2016 Report Share Posted September 22, 2016 I have Lie Nielsen #s 102 and 103, and aside from my smoother, they get more use than any of my others. Lie Nielsens are all based on the old Stanleys, BTW...so they're very similar. Comfortable and very handy little planes, I use them constantly to break edges and flush small parts. https://www.lie-nielsen.com/product/small-block-planes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbuttjoints Posted September 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2016 i wish the 102 wasn't cracked. i probably just find another one on eBay or just buy a brand new one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted September 22, 2016 Report Share Posted September 22, 2016 The LN is only $115. Fine Woodworking rates it the best value among block planes year after year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbuttjoints Posted September 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2016 It sure does look good all golden like that haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Immortan D Posted September 22, 2016 Report Share Posted September 22, 2016 LN bronze planes are gorgeous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barron Posted September 22, 2016 Report Share Posted September 22, 2016 I've got to agree with Eric, the LN is a great little plane, and I use on just about every project in some way or another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mpride1911 Posted September 22, 2016 Report Share Posted September 22, 2016 It's a 101, I've seen a few in my area. I bought one for $3 and cleaned it up and painted it. I've seen a few more in better condition for $25. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamV Posted September 24, 2016 Report Share Posted September 24, 2016 On 9/22/2016 at 4:08 AM, bigbuttjoints said: So my grandfather gave me a couple of block planes because he knows I want to get into woodworking. They haven't been used in quite a long time. They are both Stanley block planes, one has the number 102 on it but sadly has a crack on one side of the mouth. The other is a very small, like palm of my hand small. I've never seen one in videos or anything, seems like a very useful tool. The only number I can see on the body is what I believe to be "C 7". The blade says Stanley made in USA. Can anyone help me date it or at least tell me a little something about it? Thank all Cracked or not, it's still worth fixing up. My Stanley #4 still has a cracked mouth (thanks Ebay) and I still use the crap out of it. I just learned to don't ask it to plane birdseye maple or bloodwood anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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