Stanley 8C Plane Review By: I.Ball
Category: Old Jointer Planes
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Manufacturer: Stanley
Plane Type: Jointer
Model No: 8C
The Stanley jointer plane number 8C is basically identical to the
Stanley number 8
with the exception of the sole. The sole of the number 8C has a series
of parallel grooves running the length of the sole.
This type of sole is referred to as a corrugated sole. The 'C' in the
model number '8C' stands for 'corrugated'.
The idea behind the corrugated plane is the sole has less friction when
planing, particularly as the board becomes true. The smoothness of the
planing can be improved further by lubricating the sole with oil/wax etc.
Body and frog:
cast iron
Lever cap:
cast iron with a plated finish
Cap iron:
best quality steel
Blade:
best quality steel
Depth adjuster wheel/nut:
brass
Handle and low knob:
rosewood
Plane finish:
black
Stanley 8 Corrugated Plane Markings
"Bailey" - found on the top face at the very front of the plane.
"Pat'd Mar-25-02, Aug-19-02" - found on the top face between the rear handle and frog.
"No. 8" - found on the top face at the rear.
Body and frog:
high grade cast iron
Lever cap:
high grade cast iron with a plated finish
Cap iron:
best quality steel
Blade:
crucible cast tungsten steel
Depth adjuster wheel/nut:
brass
Handle and knob:
rosewood / beech
Plane finish:
black
Stanley 8 Corrugated Plane Markings
"Bailey" - found on the top face at the very front of the plane.
"Made In England" or "Made In USA" - found on the top face between front knob and blade.
"No. 8" - found on the top face at the rear.
"Stanley" - found on the lever cap face.
1898 - 1950? (pre 1956)
Stanley Jointer Plane no. 8C
Stanley Trying Plane no. 8C
Stanley Bench Plane no. 8C
Stanley Wood-Work Plane no. 8C
Stanley Hand Plane no. 8C
Stanley Corrugated Plane no. 8C
Further information on the Stanley plane number 8 corrugated can be found in the many Stanley tool catalogues produced from the 19th Century through to the current day. Additional information to this Stanley number 8C plane review can also be found in many different trade catalogues as well as reference books which are dedicated to discussing Stanley tools.
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