Stanley 13 Circular Plane Review By: I.Ball
Category: Old Compass Planes
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Manufacturer: Stanley
Plane Type: Compass
Model No: 13
The Stanley 13 compass plane otherwise known as the Stanley 13 circular
plane is a 10 inch long metal plane with an adjustable flexible sole.
The plane is used for planing timber which has a curve such as the edge
of a round table.
The flexible sole can be adjusted to form a convex sole or a concave
sole, set to the required curvature.
The flexible sole is anchored with the frame at either end of the sole
with the frame meeting the sole at the center.
The sole is adjusted by turning the hook eyes located at either end
of the plane.
The frame shape which is quite different to other compass planes,
provides handy grips to handle and control the plane with ease.
The plane blade and cap iron are locked in position with the lever cap.
This helps to reduce chattering. The lever cap has a plated finish which
is usually a nickel plating. The lever cap has a pear shaped hole in
the middle in which a screw runs through, the shape helps prevent the
cap loosening.
Also, as with the standard bench planes such as the 3, the 20 compass plane has a
lateral blade adjusting lever located just behind the blade. This lever
pivots side-to-side which in turn adjusts the cutter side-ways
(note: the lever cap must be released when making these alterations).
Body and frog:
cast iron
Lever cap:
cast iron with a plated finish
Cap iron:
best quality steel
Blade:
best quality steel
Plane finish:
black
Stanley 13 Plane Markings
"No 13" - found on the top face towards the front of the plane.
<1884 - 1909>
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