Thanks Thanks:  0
Needs Pictures Needs Pictures:  0
Picture(s) thanks Picture(s) thanks:  0
Results 1 to 7 of 7
  1. #1
    Join Date
    May 2007
    Location
    Gold Coast
    Age
    70
    Posts
    2,730

    Cool Stanley SW. Really?!

    On the local shop's gifts for guys table......
    photo0071.jpg
    photo0072.jpg
    Franklin

  2. # ADS
    Google Adsense Advertisement
    Join Date
    Always
    Location
    Advertising world
    Age
    2010
    Posts
    Many





     
  3. #2
    Join Date
    Nov 2006
    Location
    Melbourne
    Age
    64
    Posts
    848

    Default

    obviously old stock....very old stock......

  4. #3
    Join Date
    Jan 2009
    Location
    Perth, Western Australia.
    Posts
    68

    Default

    The pouches are still available from a couple of sellers on eBay and elsewhere, although it appears Stanley have dropped the product line. Do a Google search for "Stanley product code STA023".

    The Sweetheart symbol appears to have been last used on a new Stanley plane produced from about 2009.

  5. #4
    Join Date
    Jun 2000
    Location
    Western Australia
    Age
    77
    Posts
    3,679

    Default

    Like an old adage says When you're on a good thing stick to it or perhaps it should be when you think you're on a good thing stick to it !
    Johnno

    Everyone has a photographic memory, some just don't have film.

  6. #5
    Join Date
    Jun 2014
    Location
    Seattle, Washington, USA
    Posts
    1,857

    Default

    Hah, yeah I saw some of this gear recently here in Seattle. I guess they're rebooting the brand with some swag as well as the chisels.

    FWIW I've read good things about the chisels. If a monster ever eats my workshop I might try them out in lieu of the Lie Nielsens.

    Who knows, maybe they'll start making decent planes again?

    Cheers,
    Luke

  7. #6
    Join Date
    Feb 2008
    Location
    Canberra
    Posts
    788

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Luke Maddux View Post

    Who knows, maybe they'll start making decent planes again?
    I'm not sure if their last batch of SW planes were decent.
    I only have experience with the 92.

    I needed (wanted) a wider shoulder plane than the Record 041 (16mm) that I already owned.

    I read a reasonably favorable review by Chris Schwarz (here) and paid far less than a vintage or premium version.

    The plane is actually quite good. Now.
    It took some work softening the edges and putting it together with the right tolerances/screw tensions that enabled on the fly adjustment.
    It's earned it's keep.

    1.jpg

  8. #7
    Join Date
    May 2007
    Location
    Gold Coast
    Age
    70
    Posts
    2,730

    Default

    The only full size plane I ever bought new was a new-era-sweetheart #62. I happened to be in Boston in 2009 and Woodcraft were having a Columbus day sale event where I saw a Sawstop demo and bought the #62, shop soiled, on sale.

    I've never been able to get it to work. I keep it as a reminder that I need a good reason to buy a tool, not just because it's on sale. I must take it out again and have another go at tuning it up, I think the sole must be considerably concave.
    Franklin

Similar Threads

  1. Stanley No. 220 almost like new in box... plus Stanley 45 parts
    By dubrosa22 in forum FOR SALE on eBay and external sites.
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 24th October 2017, 07:26 PM
  2. Stanley 289
    By snafuspyramid in forum HAND TOOLS - UNPOWERED
    Replies: 10
    Last Post: 31st December 2012, 05:54 AM
  3. Stanley #8 and Stanley #62 LA Plane
    By Shedhand in forum HAND TOOLS - UNPOWERED
    Replies: 5
    Last Post: 19th April 2006, 03:04 AM
  4. Quick ! Quick, ya Stanley collecting freaks..a stanley # 1 !
    By JDarvall in forum HAND TOOLS - POWERED
    Replies: 29
    Last Post: 17th March 2006, 09:17 PM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •