Stanley 101 Plane Review By: I.Ball
Category: Old Block Planes
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Manufacturer: Stanley
Plane Type: Block
Model No: 101
The miniature Stanley 101 plane is a 3 1/2 inch long plane used for intricate
work.
This type of plane is also often referred to as a model makers plane,
violin makers plane, toy makers plane or a pattern makers plane as these
were the core trades which used this type of plane.
This small Stanley plane has no fine blade adjustment mechanism so is labelled as
non-adjustable. The blade is manually placed in position and then
held in place using a small securing cap / lever cap which is locked
in place with a screw.
Due to this type of blade securing cap, the Stanley 101 needs a metal cross bar.
This cross bar is needed because when the locking screw is turned, pressure is
placed where the locking screw meets the blade and where the securing cap meets
the cross bar.
The Stanley 101 is equipped with an in-built short finger pad front knob to
offer the user more control when planing.
The 101 is finished with a black finish as found on nearly all Stanley planes.
The small Stanley plane number 101 is fitted with a 25mm (1 inch) wide
plane cutter.
This lightweight plane weighs a mere 340 grams (3/4 lbs).
The early Stanley 101 planes had a 'Stanley Rule & Level Co' blade.
Body:
high grade cast iron
Lever cap:
high grade cast iron
Blade:
best steel
Plane finish:
black
Length:
3 1/2 inch
Weight:
340 grams (3/4 lbs)
1879 - 1949>
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