Stanley wood plane...What is it?

[clovis]

I picked up a very small Stanley wood plane, and I don't know what model it is.

The base of the sole measures 3 1/2" x 1 1/4.

I have several this size, but this particular plane has a 'squirrel tail' on the end of it. The tail is cast iron and is cast as one piece as part of the plane.

This has a late style Stanley blade with 'Stanley' inside the box logo.

I don't think it is valuable, nor rare, but what is it?

Thanks so much!!!!

[gibsontool]

Probably a No 100. Made from 1898 to 1958, Bases on these were 3 1/2" long and had a 1" wide cutter.Value depends mostly on vintage and condition and I don't think I'm qualified enough to state a value ( a picture would help ) The later models had the number cast in the top of the handle and also had a red lever cap. If yours has a curved bottom ( curved both ways ) it would be a No 100 1/2 which is quite rare and value would also be higher. Hope this helps. Info taken from John Walters book on Antique & Collectable Stanley Tools, second edition.

[Bill Houghton]

The design is respected enough that both Lie-Nielsen and Lee Valley have made versions of it.  The planes themselves are not super-valuable, $30 or so, more for the 100-1/2.  I have a friend who finds his copy very useful.

[clovis]

Thank you so much!!!!

This does have a red cap, black japaning on the body. Yes, this has a one inch blade.

There are no markings other than the Stanley box logo on the blade. I am guessing this is one of the latest versions.

Again, thank you!!!!

[clovis]

I forgot to mention that this must be a Stanley 100 with the straight bottom, not the curve bottom version.

Again, thank you!!!!

[Branson]

Curved sole, curved from side to side and from front to back.  Nifty little plane.  I found one in the back of a tool box I bought for $10.  Red cap model.
I believe that Kunz was the maker of knock-off 100's -- at any rate, I have one I picked up new in the '80s. 

Not so much an everyday tool, but a tool that you are thankful to have in certain situations.

[clovis]

Curved sole, curved from side to side and from front to back.  Nifty little plane.  I found one in the back of a tool box I bought for $10.  Red cap model.
I believe that Kunz was the maker of knock-off 100's -- at any rate, I have one I picked up new in the '80s. 

Not so much an everyday tool, but a tool that you are thankful to have in certain situations.

What do you use yours for? I worked with wood quite a bit in my life, and while I love old planes...I can be pretty clueless of which plane to use for different applications. 

[Branson]

I believe that Kunz was the maker of knock-off 100's -- at any rate, I have one I picked up new in the '80s. 
Not so much an everyday tool, but a tool that you are thankful to have in certain situations.

What do you use yours for? I worked with wood quite a bit in my life, and while I love old planes...I can be pretty clueless of which plane to use for different applications.

I've used it for small "fixits" and for those times when even a block plane is too heavy a tool or too big.    Things like perfecting a chamfer, easing a lip or whatever.  I kinda like the little "pocket planes," and have picked up several.

[scottg]

 These were originally invented as a hobby plane. Balsa or basswood models mostly. The throat is pretty wide open when you meet them, stock.
 But there is enough room under the pin to make a new blade, that is about 25% thicker.
 And that closes up the throat pretty good.

  Old circular saw blades were meant to cut............. wait for it......... wood!!
  And what could be easier to find than an old used circular saw blade?
 
 About 12" is the standard gauge I like, but some of the 10's are extra thick too.
 Never let a big 14 rip, or an 18 or 24" get away cheap, either.
 These get cut up for larger blades, for larger planes.
  yours Scott