JoshC1501 Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Any idea what this would be worth? Assuming the bottom is in decent shape. I don't know much about dating or models of Stanley planes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom King Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 I'd say around a hundred bucks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhl.verona Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 I agree. I've paid about £70 for the same type of plane. Shipping excluded of course. Actually, since it's your money, and given that it is a real vintage model, (tear drop lever cap, small wheel cutter adjuster, excellent condition, etc) I 'd even spend $150. If it turns out to be an inflatable replica, don't sue me! John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G S Haydon Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Saw this on facebook Josh. The way that gent was moving on wood recently for next to nothing means it could be worth some "negotiation". Prices vary a lot but it looks pretty sweet. Perhaps take a look at http://www.hyperkitten.com/tools/ForSale/Tools_FS.php to give you an idea of how much vintage makes. $70 > $130 ish seems about right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neoOberon Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 ...given that it is a real vintage model, (tear drop lever cap, small wheel cutter adjuster, excellent condition, etc) I 'd even spend $150. John I've only seen "tear drop" lever cap...or at least I think so. John, would you mind pointing me to some pictures of different lever caps? Also, how can you tell that's a small wheel cutter adjustment knob? thx, Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom King Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 The most expensive 7 I've bought in the past couple of years is a new old stock, still in the plastic bag in the box, never touched wood, or probably a hand, Record 7C (the kind with the old Stanley type lever cap like that one-not the thumb wheel one). I paid 135 for it because I like Records the best. I sold the Stanley that I bought for 75, tuned up, and it looked a lot like the one in that picture for a hundred bucks. I don't really care, or pay attention, to what model number they are. I just want good users. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhl.verona Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 Chris. you want pictures? Well I'll try. First the lever cap - 'cause that's the easy one. Patrick explains it all: http://www.supertool.com/StanleyBG/stan1.htm (about 1/3 down the page) the kidney shape - replacing the tear drop - entered the scene in the 1930's. Of course someone could have swapped the lever cap, but it's generally considered an important age indicator. The depth adjuster wheel. AH, well, yes. Uhm. Actually, when the Sweet Heart models came into being in the 1920's the wheel nut 'grew'. See https://home.comcast.net/~rexmill/planes101/typing/typing.htm half way down the page. So I'd say around the turn of the 20th century. Be nice to see the sole of the plane though. Nah, forget that. It's on a work bench (not someone's sofa), there are shavings (not cat hairs). Graham is right. But who is this Graham I ask. Where has One Eyed Willy gone these days? Am I getting old or confused, or both? John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC1501 Posted June 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 Thanks for the info guys. I am with John all the name changes confuse me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neoOberon Posted June 19, 2014 Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 Chris. you want pictures? Well I'll try. First the lever cap - 'cause that's the easy one. Patrick explains it all: http://www.supertool.com/StanleyBG/stan1.htm (about 1/3 down the page) the kidney shape - replacing the tear drop - entered the scene in the 1930's. Of course someone could have swapped the lever cap, but it's generally considered an important age indicator. The depth adjuster wheel. AH, well, yes. Uhm. Actually, when the Sweet Heart models came into being in the 1920's the wheel nut 'grew'. See https://home.comcast.net/~rexmill/planes101/typing/typing.htm half way down the page. So I'd say around the turn of the 20th century. Be nice to see the sole of the plane though. Nah, forget that. It's on a work bench (not someone's sofa), there are shavings (not cat hairs). Graham is right. But who is this Graham I ask. Where has One Eyed Willy gone these days? Am I getting old or confused, or both? John Wow...after all the plane material I have digested over the last two weeks, I completed missed the kidney shaped hole. I think George Steinbrenner on Seinfeld said it best... Blown away John...blown away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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