Stanley Rule and Level Co Circular Plane

[tmays]

I acquired this jewel today. Good shape. Anyone familiar with these? There were different types(years) for these. Manufactured 1877 to 1942. I’ll have to do more research to find out which one I have.

 

[Bob McCarty]

I had to Google that one as I'd not seen one before. There is a You tube on restoring one if you're inclined to do so.

 

[tmays]

I had to Google that one as I'd not seen one before. There is a You tube on restoring one if you're inclined to do so.

Thanks, Bob. I’m gonna wait on restoring. Try to ascertain what value it has and then decide whether restoring would add or detract. It has some value(not huge mind you), but I have ruled out that’s it’s not the oldest version. But I will check the video out!

 

[Jim Becker]

I've seen them before, never used one.

 

[mozer71]

It was originally a "Baileys" patented plane. Your photo shows what is a cast iron palm handle, below the blade. I thought it one of the most intricate metal planes of those days. A good example is a treasure. The Stanley #20 Victor was more sturdy and its style has lasted to this day. Still, the 113 is a wonder.

 

[tmays]

It was originally a "Baileys" patented plane. Your photo shows what is a cast iron palm handle, below the blade. I thought it one of the most intricate metal planes of those days. A good example is a treasure. The Stanley #20 Victor was more sturdy and its style has lasted to this day. Still, the 113 is a wonder.

Thank you. I must admit I didn’t know what kind of plane it was until I did a little research. It was given to me by a elderly lady whose husband died a few years ago. She had a cedar chest her husband had built and she asked if I would restore it. I did, not expecting or asking for payment. She offered the plane to me. She wouldn’t take no for an answer. So it’s something I’ll keep and may never use. I like old tools and she knew that.