Stanley 18 Review By: I.Ball
Category: Old Block Planes
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Manufacturer: Stanley
Plane Type: Block
Model No: 18
The Stanley 18 block plane is a 150mm (6 inch) long plane from the Stanley
block plane range.
The Stanley 18 is made with a cast iron body which was made with machined and
ground sides and sole.
The plane sides have each been given a depression in the centre of each
side which has the dual purpose of making the plane design look aesthetically
pleasing as well as acting finger / thumb grips when handling the plane.
The plane is also fitted with an alloy front knob to offer the user
extra grip and control
The plane is equipped with a 41mm (1 5/8 inch) wide plane cutter which
is secured in place with the use of a knuckle joint lever cap. The curvaceous
domed shaped lever cap offers a comfortable handle to fit in the palm.
The blade has a fine adjustment mechanism which consists of a lateral
lever and a depth adjuster.
The lateral lever adjusts the blade sideways so the user can easily
align the blade to the correct alignment if it is skewed. The lateral
lever is located at the rear of the plane in the form over a bent wiry
piece of metal.
The depth adjuster offers the ability to accurately move the plane blade
downwards and upwards in order to set the cutting edge at the precise
required cutting position. The depth adjuster is the knurled wheel
located at the rear of the plane.
The Stanley 18 has an adjustable mouth which is controlled using the
lever under the front knob. The adjustable mouth allows the mouth to
be set from a fine mouth through to a coarse mouth.
Note: Ensure to unscrew the front knob slightly before engaging the
lever and ensure not to overtighten when re-securing the knob.
A rebranded version of the Stanley 18 block plane was made by Record
in the form of the
Record 018 block plane.
A. An Inch.
The Stanley 19 is one inch longer than the Stanley 18 and as a result
is slightly heavier, otherwise they are the same.
Body:
grey cast iron
Lever cap:
grey cast iron
Blade:
best steel
Depth adjuster wheel/nut:
brass
Knob:
alloy
Plane finish:
black and nickel plated
Stanley 18 Plane Blade / Cutter
Width: 41mm (1 5/8 inch)
Blade Thickness: 2mm
Top Of Blade Shape: Oval, Rounded Corners
Length:
150mm (6 inch)
1898 - 1949>
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