1967 Stanley Handyman Block Plane

“1967 Stanley Handyman Block Plane,” Madison Historical, accessed November 21, 2024, https://madison-historical.siue.edu/archive/items/show/2178.

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The Stanley Handyman block plane is used to shave wood. This wood shaver is made mostly of metal, but has two wooden handles. The grip on the front can be changed out or adjusted. This specific block plane was purchased in the late 1960's, after the specific brand's quality dropped in the 1920s.

This artifact was photographed as a part of a Madison Historical class visit to Liberty Middle School in February 2020, and was contributed by Brynn Gent and family.

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