Stanley 191 Review By: I.Ball
Category: Old Fillister Planes
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Manufacturer: Stanley
Plane Type: Fillister Rebate / Rabbet
Model No: 191
The Stanley 191 plane is a rabbet plane which is capable of both, with
the grain (as standard) and cross grain work.
The plane can be laid flat
on either side or used in the upright position, it can also
be used left or right handed.
The Stanley 191 is made from cast iron, with an 8 inch long body and
a 32mm (1 1/4 inch) wide cutter.
The blade is secured in place with the use of a small lever cap which
is controlled with the use of a steel knurled nut.
The 191 was originally sold with a
depth stop
as well as two
spurs.
The plane is finished in a black jappaning.
The Stanley 191 was supplied in a Stanley cardboard box with a green label on the
outside detailing the planes core details.
The 191 is very similar in appearance to the
Stanley 78 rebate plane
with main differences being the Stanley 191 doesn't have a forward cutter position for bullnose
work and the Stanley 191 is without a fence attachment.
The Stanley 191 had a good
length manufacturing period but nowhere near as long as the long running Stanley
78.
Due to the age, shorter production run and probably less popularity, the 191
is a lot less common than the 78.
The Stanley 191 has a slightly wider companion in the form of the Stanley 190
rebate plane; see the
Stanley 190 review
for more information.
Body and frog:
cast iron
Lever cap:
cast iron
Blade:
best steel
Plane finish:
black
Length:
8 inch
Width:
32mm (1 1/4 inch)
Weight:
1.02 kg(2 1/4 lbs)
"Stanley" - found on the flat plane side.
"No 191, Stanley, Made In USA" - found on the plane side behind the cutter.
1888 - 1958>
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