The Stanley Victor No.20 is 9 ½" long with a 1 ¾" cutter.
In 1912 they changed the length to 10".
This plane was another of Bailey's creations originally, although Stanley
made a number of changes
and refinements to the original after buying Bailey out for the second
time. Bailey had marketed it under his "Victor" Brand and Stanley
kept the Victor name on this plane.
The flexible steel face of this plane can be made concave or convex by
turning the screw which is attached to it's centre.
The No.20 was hailed as the best of the Stanley Circular Planes even though
in 1898, at $6.00 it was 50% more expensive than the No.13 and the No.113
both of which sold at $4.00. It is sturdy and easy to adjust which quickly
made it a favourite. Originally all No.20s were Nickel Plated until 1919
when they decided to cut costs and had them Black Jappaned as shown in
this version.
Victor No.20 cast into the sole adjusting
wheel.
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