Either that, or someone sabotaged Stanley 's orange paint supply. The later planes have a yellow background in the notched rectangle. These planes typically have the rounded iron type 19 and up. Another thing not mentioned in the type study is that on some examples the frogs have an orange over paint on them. When this was done is during the 20's.
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Just do a search. Squizzy, thanks for the websites, but no joy. I have even emailed Stanley for their help? We know you've got a plane [UK No. Specially if its scary sharp. Ya might do ya self a injury.
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For a a user, I stay away from anything which does not have frog adjustment, or that has a kidney hole lever cap, but that is just my preference. Other may disagree and YMMV. Jonathan , PM Steve, One of the big problems encountered when dealing with the post war Stanley's is the inconsistency. Sometimes you get one that turns out great, and other times you're better using it as a door stop. I have one of the dreaded Type 20's blue that I tuned, with a Hock blade, that can produce.
Squizzy, thanks for the websites, but no joy. I have even emailed Wanted for their help? Know know you've got a plane [UK No.