Stanley 9 1/2A Plane Review By: I.Ball
Category: Old Block Planes
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Manufacturer: Stanley
Plane Type: Block
Model No: 9 1/2A
The Stanley Block Plane No. 9 1/2A is a 160mm (6 5/16") long adjustable
block plane with blade adjuster and an adjustable mouth.
The front knob and the blade adjuster knob are made from solid brass.
The plane sides have a circular depression.
The plane is finished with the usual Stanley black finish.
The plane is marked at the rear end of the left side '9 1/2 A', it is
marked 'Stanley' at the very rear of the plane. The lateral adjuster
is marked 'PATS PEND'.
The Stanley 9 1/2A is fitted with a 1 5/8" (41mm) wide blade. The cutter
is marked 'Stanley England No 9 1/2A/220A'.
This plane and the other Stanley 'A' model block planes we believe were
only produced for a few years in the 1980's.
Length Of Sole: 160mm (6 5/16")
Front knob: brass
Plane finish: black
Stanley 9 1/2A Plane Blade / Cutter
Width: 41mm (1 5/8 inch)
Blade Thickness: 2mm
Top Of Blade Shape: Oval, Rounded Corners
Blade Markings: Stanley, No 9 1/2 / 220A
1980/1981 - <1985
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