Stanley 57 Plane Review By: I.Ball
Category: Specialist Planes
Manufacturer: Stanley
Plane Type: Core Box
Model No: 57
The Stanley 57 Core Box plane is a specialist plane which was originally
designed for circular core box making.
The Stanley Core Box plane number 57 was fitted with hardwood rear
handle and bulbous front knob, usually made from Rosewood. The handle
and knob were similar to that of old Stanley smoothing planes.
The two plane walls on the Stanley 57 are set at 90 degrees.
The purpose
of this is so the pointed part of the cutter will always cut along the
correct line when the two plane walls are resting on the respective
edges of the work-piece (semi-circle); think of it like planing along
a half pipe made from wood.
The plane had extensions plates which were each held in place by two
very short rods, referred to as support
arms.
Each rod was secured by
two holding screws. The rods were much shorter versions of those used
with the Stanley 45, Stanley 46 and Stanley 55 multi planes.
The extension plates allow the plane to work larger semi-circular work
pieces.
The number 57 plane had a 'V' shape cutter which protrudes through a 'V' shape
mouth in the centre of the plane.
The blade was secured in place with the use of an elaborate knurled
holding screw with an edge like a cog and an internal dome top.
These core box planes were often nickel plated, there are examples of
core box planes with a japanned finish.
The cast of the early planes are marked 'Pat.3.10.96. The original blades
are usually marked 'Stanley Rule & Level Co'.
Width (left side): 70mm (2 3/4 inches)
Width (right side): 70mm (2 3/4 inches)
Length Of Sole: 250mm (10 inches)
Extension Plate Width (left side): 66mm
Extension Plate Width (right side): 66mm
Extension Holding Rods Length: 44mm
Extension Holding Rods Diameter: 8mm
Front knob: wooden, usually Rosewood
Plane finish: grey plating
Stanley 57 Plane Blade / Cutter
Width: 21mm (7/8 inch)
Blade Thickness: 2mm
Top Of Blade Shape: Oval, Rounded Corners
Blade Markings: Stanley Rule & Level Co
"No 57 - PAT 3-10-96" - found on the corner edge of the face, between front knob and blade.
"Stanley" - found on the lever cap face.
"Stanley" - found on the centre of left extension plate.
"Stanley" - found on the centre of left extension plate.
1896 - 1934> (Patent was issued in 1896)
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