Hand Planes

 Stanley is proud of its long-standing commitment to manufacturing some
of the world’s best finishing tools, including its highly regarded and world renowned
line of hand planes. Stanley has a rich tradition and long history
in this tool category, having produced high-quality hand planes since 1870,
a fact that has not gone unnoticed by serious antique tool collectors.

 Today, there are nearly 20 Stanley hand planes available, ranging from
smoothing, jack and block planes to specialty tools such as shoulder/chisel
and bull-nose rabbet planes. Each tool is designed and built to deliver clean,
precise cuts and to last for several generations. And Stanley pays tribute
to its rich history with the introduction of its traditional Sweetheart™ planes
and Bailey® planes. Sweetheart™ tools are named after William H. Hart, who
was president of Stanley from 1884 to 1915. Bailey® planes commemorate
a line of tools that was originally designed by legendary Boston toolmaker
Leonard Bailey.