Stanley 220 Review By: I.Ball
Category: Old Block Planes
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Manufacturer: Stanley
Plane Type: Block
Model No: 220
The Stanley 220 block plane is a 190mm (7 1/2 inch) long plane from
the Stanley block plane range.
The Stanley block plane number 220 is a common, handy block plane which
has been a popular choice of woodworkers for generations.
If you are looking for info / review on the new version of this plane,
see the
New Stanley 220 Plane review
which is also referred to as the Stanley 1-12-220 block plane.
The plane is made with a cast iron body which has machined and ground
sides and sole.
This Stanley block plane is fitted with a 41mm (1 5/8 inch) wide plane
blade.
The plane blade on the Stanley 220 is held in place with 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 locks the blade in place by sliding the lever on the face
of the lever cap sideways.
The 220 has a mechanism for adjusting the blade depth. The depth of
cut can be set by turning the brass depth adjuster wheel nut at the
rear of the plane (note: ensure the lever cap is removed before adjusting).
The 220 plane has a wooden knob to hold at the front of the plane allowing
extra grip and control. The knob is usually made from stained / varnished
Beech.
Stanley made a smaller version of the Stanley 220 block plane in the
form of the Stanley 203.
Body:
grey cast iron
Lever cap:
grey cast iron
Blade:
best steel
Depth adjuster wheel/nut:
alloy
Knob:
selected hardwoods
Plane finish:
black
Stanley 220 Plane Blade / Cutter
Width: 41mm (1 5/8 inch)
Blade Thickness: 2mm
Top Of Blade Shape: Oval, Rounded Corners
Length:
190mm (7 1/2 inch)
1898 - 1979/1980
1980/1981 - <1985 = Stanley 220A
<1985 - <1999 = Stanley 220G
<1999 - Today = Stanley 1-12-220
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