Stanley 78

ON OFFER: Stanley 78 Rebate plane. This boxed, lightly used, plane is in a near mint condition. A second Blade is included. The plane has a single cutter with two separate blade beds; one at the front end of the plane for bullnose work and the other in the middle for more regular work. The middle bed has a lever adjuster for changing the depth of cut.
The plane also comes with a detachable single arm side fence allowing the plane to be guided along a piece of wood to give a straight cut. The fence can be positioned either side of the plane.
The Stanley 78 has a single spur to score the piece of wood you are planing making the plane easier and more efficient to use. The 78 also has a depth stop to allow the user to plane to a depth set by the user.
What Is This Tool Used For?
The Stanley 78 plane is used for adding rebates to windows, door frames, various joints, for fitting backs into carcases, cupboards.
Length Of Sole: mm (8 1/2 inch)
Mouth Width: 38mm (1 1/2 inch)
Body:cast iron
Lever cap: cast iron
Plane finish: black
Stanley 78 Plane Blade / Cutter
Blade: tungsten steel
Width: 38mm (1 1/2 inch)
Very early models have a fish scale pattern on the handle. The early Stanley 78 planes also had a slightly different shaped handle to later versions; the most obvious observation is there is a protruding extension at the bottom of the handle extending towards the user which mirrors the top protruding extension. PLEASE NOTE: Payment is expected 24hrs after winning the bid. I only use Postnet to Postnet @ R120 or Courier Guy @R150( Please choose which service you want by making appropriate payment) You are also welcome to collect in Bellville CapeTown or arrange your own courier service.