Thread: Stanley #45 Box Question

Originally Posted by Morbius

Does anyone here have the dimensions of the wooden box that the Stanley 45 sometimes came in?

I am looking to build one to store mine in, and would prefer to match the original as much as I can.

Thanks!

Craig

Great question Craig, I am looking to do the exact same thing. I've looked around and found some pics but don't know how the inside of the box looks.

TT

Stanley #45 box (stolen from the web yonks ago)

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Cheers, Vann.

...and how Record did theirs

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Cheers, Vann.

Depending on the vintage of the plane, the older type wood box with the sliding lid might be a better choice.

The vintage of the plane isn't an issue for me, so I'm happy to use either the sliding lid or the hinged lid - I'll take what I can get

My plane isn't an original Stanley 45, it's a Montgomery Ward, and never came in a wooden box. My plan is to build a decent looking wooden box to store it in, while preserving the original cardboard box for some lucky collector - if I ever need to sell the plane.

Vann,

Thanks very much for the photos! I never knew how the plane fitted into the wooden boxes.

Craig

Every now and then eBay shows a few boxes for sale. I've grabbed a few pics of current ones for some extra detail:

Well I don't have a wooden Stanley box, but if it will help, here are the dimensions of the cardboard Stanley 45 box that I have:
Length 300mm
Width 180mm
Height 125mm

These are the outside dimensions and the cardboard is around 1/8 inch thick.

Cheers
SG

The INTERNAL dimensions of the box of my Record 45 are

290mm long, 130mm wide, 130mm deep with the lid a further 15mm deep.

The plane is a tight fit and all the bits and pieces have to be put in carefully - a place for everything and everything in its place.

Hope that helps

Originally Posted by Morbius

Every now and then eBay shows a few boxes for sale. I've grabbed a few pics of current ones for some extra detail:

I have the twin of the third picture in front of me now.
Outside dimensions.
Length 308mm
width 148mm
height 155mm
The wall thickness is about 13mm, 1/2 inch I guess.
The lid is 1/4 inch thick, the base is the same thickness as the top it is simply nailed on the bottom.
If you would like some close-up pictures I can do that later today.

Regards,
Peter

Thanks very much everyone! All the pictures and dimensions are a massive help and very much appreciated!

Craig

I realise that it isn't the same as the original, but today I drove out to a friend's place at Yass and picked up a heap of 100 year old cedar weatherboards, some of which I intend to recycle for this project.

I am really excited about this project

Craig

I found this old listing which has some pictures and a description.

Shown is a Type 8 to 9 STANLEY No. 45 COMBINATION PLANE BOX (1907-1909). This Chestnut finger jointed box is in mint condition, and measures 6-1/4" high x 5-3/4" wide x 12" long. It has a full facsimile label of the original. Top is probably user made, and fits snugly. Inside bottom is leather lined (not original). A very nice early Stanley No.45 Combination Plane box for your Type 8-9 No.45. Please see pictures, and thanks for LOOKING friends...

Just for a bit of variety, here's how Sargent do their version of the #45, the 1080.

That is a neat little set up! Thanks very much for posting that

I am trying to find some good pictures of Clifton's boxes for comparison as well. I'll keep looking.

I've found a couple so far.

Craig