Historical Overview of Stanley Planes: Stanley No. 1 

I served a carpentry and joinery apprenticeship in 1962. I only used basic tools in those days because of their cost. I bought a No 1 plane a couple of years ago and to my wife's horror, I took it to my workshop, sharpened it and tried it. I found it a beautiful plane to use and were it not for its value I would use it all the time. It is not a toy nor a saleman's giveaway but a potentially practical plane. Thanks for the video

I would love to see more in this series of Planes , I only got my first Plane earlier this year and you have a incredible knowledge I hope you keep sharing .Thank you

I do think the no 1 and 2 planes were for children, but I would argue that the primary market was for apprentices and child labor in factories. If memory serves me in 1922 a national child labor law was passed. (Though many states had those type of laws already on the books) And at that point we started to see the BoE planes.

I had not heard of Roger’s passing. Do you have any information about this? I can’t seem to find an obituary. Sorry to hear of this. I have known Roger since the early 80’s but had lost touch. Thanks Chester Spier Take a look at my video if you like on the Stanley No 1

go gators. I just found an #2 in great shape. Now I just have to find a good #1 and i will have them all. I have some old Railroad tools I am working on now. Is there any type of old tool collector clubs here in Florida that your aware of?