This plane was Advertised by Stanley as “Seven Planes in One”
The Stanley No.45 was initially 10 ½" long, 11 ½", 1897 and later.
This is a fine example of a Type 8 made between 1907-1908.
Complete with full set of 20 cutters and original finger jointed chestnut box.
All parts marked with B casting mark. It has a Type 1 Cam stop.
(The B casting mark denotes a foundry used by Stanley. Planes are also
found with an S casting mark.)
It still retains the Floral Pattern until Type 9.
Only 20 cutters were offered with planes from 1896 - 1909.
Earlier Types came with only 18 cutters.
1910 - 1920 saw 21 cutters supplied and in 1921 this was increased to 22.
Finally, in 1922 a 23rd cutter was furnished.
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