My New Sweatheart

[Ron Johnson]

Fortunate to have come across a Stanley 45 (SW) made between 1919 and 1932. No missing parts and excellent condition. Almost done cleaning and sharpening the two boxes of cutters which received sharp with little if any use. Tried a beading cutter and a dado cutter. I tell you, what an amazing plane. Some of you may have one or remember using one. This one will diffinitely become a favorite in my (SW) collection of planes and socket chisels. The price I paid for everything was $$. Guess the price or comment if you wish. I'll post the price I paid in a few days giving the closest guess 5 *****

[Denny Knappen]

Looks like one of my dad's tools, but those are back in MN.

[Bill WIlson]

No guesses on the price, but I know a complete one, in excellent condition, is worth some serious coin.  That one is a beauty.

 

I'm a fledgling vintage tool accumulator myself.  I belong to the Mid-West Tool Collector's Association and the Three Rivers Tool Collectors.  I'm developing a new appreciation for the hand tools of the late 19th/early 20th century.  Many were aesthetically beautiful, as well as being well made and practical.  That's a rare combination today.  Your 45 is indeed a classic.  Nice find!

[WayneMahler]

Nice looking #45. Cleaned up very well. Happy to see another one going to use and appreciated. Wishing you the best with it. Happy for you.

[Scrolling Steve]

Wow!....A piece of art in it's own right !.....Very nice  find !

[jerry1939]

Wow !   Looks like it was made yesterday.  You should use it as a centerpiece on your dining table.

 

As for the value, on hard to price items, I was always taught that the monetary value is whatever figure the Seller and the Buyer agree on. 

 

jerry

[redwine]

That is a great find and the person that owned it was either a master craftsman and/or a finish carpenter that knew how to care of tools of the trade. Will not try to guess a price but it was worth what ever you paid!

Erv

[rdatelle]

They look good Ron. They were made in my home state of Ct. Not far from where I lived.

[Greenie]

I agree with Jerry. Make it a centerpiece on the dining table

[Lucky2]

Wowsa Ron, what a find!!

Len

[heppnerguy]

I have never even seen one of these before. What an amazing find. I have a cousin that  has a collection of planes that belonged to my great grandfather but they are all wooden ones. Each had a different blade for a different use and I do not think the blades were interchangeable, but I am not certain about that.. My great grandfather was a carpenter from about 1870 to I would guess about  1920. Your planes a fabulous as well as having all the different blades and the original container for them.. GREAT FIND, INDEED

 

Dick

heppnerguy

[fastfreddy]

Wow, what a catch love the condition its in. 

[Ron Johnson]

I have never even seen one of these before. What an amazing find. I have a cousin that  has a collection of planes that belonged to my great grandfather but they are all wooden ones. Each had a different blade for a different use and I do not think the blades were interchangeable, but I am not certain about that.. My great grandfather was a carpenter from about 1870 to I would guess about  1920. Your planes a fabulous as well as having all the different blades and the original container for them.. GREAT FIND, INDEED

 

Dick

heppnerguy

Great videos on utube showing the 45 in action along with the 55 which can do more than the 45. I now have my eyes and heart longing for a 55.

[amazingkevin]

Fortunate to have come across a Stanley 45 (SW) made between 1919 and 1932. No missing parts and excellent condition. Almost done cleaning and sharpening the two boxes of cutters which received sharp with little if any use. Tried a beading cutter and a dado cutter. I tell you, what an amazing plane. Some of you may have one or remember using one. This one will diffinitely become a favorite in my (SW) collection of planes and socket chisels. The price I paid for everything was $$. Guess the price or comment if you wish. I'll post the price I paid in a few days giving the closest guess 5 *****

Ron,

pick of the litter,pride an joy,This is beauty in the hands that want to learn how to use it.If your going to do wood surgery this is the implement to have. My hands are sweating to get hold of your new toy and give it a look over to see all it has for the wood worker to have. My hands are sweating to get hold of your new toy and give it a look over to see all it has for the wood worker

 

Great videos on utube showing the 45 in action along with the 55 which can do more than the 45. I now have my eyes and heart longing for a 55.

[lawson56]

That is A Beauty!!   I have one that belonged to my Grandfather,Never got in the habit of using it,May have to give it another try.

[daveww1]

I had a chance to buy a 55 in the early 1980's for 50.00, have regretted it ever since.

[Ron Johnson]

That is A Beauty!!   I have one that belonged to my Grandfather,Never got in the habit of using it,May have to give it another try.

You difinitely should bring it back to life Bobby. It's an awesome planer. Give it a chance to feel right in the hand and it'll do some amazing cuts for you. You'll be glad you did.

[Ron Johnson]

I had a chance to buy a 55 in the early 1980's for 50.00, have regretted it ever since.

We all have regrets Dave. But who knows, a 55 may still come your way at a good price

[Ron Johnson]

Wow !   Looks like it was made yesterday.  You should use it as a centerpiece on your dining table.

 

As for the value, on hard to price items, I was always taught that the monetary value is whatever figure the Seller and the Buyer agree on. 

 

jerry

I would Jerry, but I wouldn't see it as often as I do in my work shop.