Found a nice CRAFTSMAN 3732

[Anthony Diodati]

Low angle block plane, like a Stanley # 65, on craigslist. Guy was about
an hour and a half away, this time of year, I got him to ship it for $5.00. Plane was $10.00, shipping $5.00, Total Cost, $15.00.
About as new as you can get. Guy said he thought it was at least 50 years old. Sole just needs cleaned up a little and blade honed.
Should make a nice user.
Some believe these may have been made by Stanley for craftsman.
Thanks, Tony

[Robert G Brown]

You did good

[Michael Peet]

I have one of those. This is the first time I've seen another one. Mine cleaned up really nice and does indeed make a nice user.

Mike

[Anthony Diodati]

Thanks guys, yes, I have a 65 too that works well. Mike, are you using the stock craftsman blade?
I don't think this one has ever been sharpened.
Cleaned it up a little, not a great picture.
Thanks,
Tony

[Michael Peet]

Hi Tony,

Yes, I am using the stock blade. Rather, I didn't change out whatever was in it when I bought it; I'm assuming it's stock.

Your plane looks like it's in great shape. Congrats!

Mike

[Gary Newland]

Hi Tony,

I've had one of those for years with the original blade. It is an excellent user. You did good!

Gary

[Anthony Diodati]

Thanks Guys,
Yeah, blade says "craftsman" on it.
Sort of a shame, the way Sears has changed over the years.
I hear where a lot of the stores are closing down.
Tony

[Jim Koepke]

Nice find.

I am not sure about the exact date, but the long bed at the mouth was discontinued around 1950.

jtk

[Tony Zaffuto]

Real nice plane! Clean the sole and sharpen the blade, you got a winner at a great price.

[Anthony Diodati]

Yeah, thanks again guys, Yeah, I was a little surprised he still had it.
Thanks,
Tony