I spent $150 on some hand planes--some much older than others. I may have over-paid for what I bought, but I am just fascinated by them and think they are neat. I even bought an all wood one without a blade. It was only $3 and it just had character.
That being said, I paid for a fairly unused Stanley No. 5. When I tried to find info on it, and after answering the questions about it, the website said it was type 19--I call BS. It seems to be newer than that. Can any of you identify it according to the pictures? The only thing going for me right now is that the backing to the "Stanley" letters is yellow, which indicates it may be from the 70's or 80's. I keep reading how they are supposed to say, "Made in the USA," where mine just says "USA." There are no patent dates and "Stanley" is not printed on the lever. What do you all think? Hopefully the pictures come through...I also added one of all of the other planes a bought.
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