Stanley 131 Review By: I.Ball
Category: Old Block Planes
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Manufacturer: Stanley
Plane Type: Block
Model No: 131
The Stanley block plane number 131 is a two-mouthed, double-ended block
plane with two different plane functions.
This Stanley block plane has two mouths and two blade beds; one at either end. The
forward facing position with the mouth nearest the front of the plane
is the standard block plane position. The rear facing position with the
mouth virtually at the end of the plane is for use as a bull-nose plane.
The Stanley 131 has a hooded lever cap with a smooth half dome on top.
The face of the lever cap has a knurled pattern, a locking lever and
an eye opening for the securing screw.
The lever cap is removed/secured by sliding the locking lever sideways.
The Stanley no. 131 has a depth adjusting mechanism which allows easy
adjusting of the blade by turning the knurled wheel nut.
The adjusting mechanism is available for use in both mouth positions.
The mechanism is alternated between functions by simply removing the
lever cap and blade, then just swivelling the adjuster from one position
to the other, it is very quick and easy.
There is a similar Stanley double-end block plane in the form of the
Stanley 130 Block Plane.
It seems quite surprising that the Stanley 130 turned out to be
more popular than the Stanley 131 plane and that the 130 plane was the
design which was replicated in some guise by other makers; I suspect
the reason(s) was partly due to cost.
The differences between the Stanley 130 and the 131 block planes are that the Stanley 131 has a depth adjuster mechanism and it has finger / thumb indent grips on the side of the plane.
Width: 51mm (2 inch)
Length Of Sole: 200mm (8 inch)
Mouth Width: 43mm
Front knob: wooden
Weight: 772g
Plane finish: black
Stanley 131 Plane Blade / Cutter
Width: 41mm (1 5/8 inch)
Blade Thickness: 2mm
Slot Width: 11mm
Slot Height: 34mm
Top Of Blade Shape: Oval, Rounded Corners
Blade Markings: Stanley, Made In USA
"Stanley" - found on the top face at the very front of the plane.
"No 131" - found on the top face at the front of the plane between the front mouth and knob.
"Made In USA" - found on the face of the knurled adjusting wheel nut.
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