STANLEY NO. 97 CHISEL PLANES

Stanley no. 97 chisel planes. A comparison of type changes and what uses they have. Here Chester Spier compares the type 2 and type 4 versions of the same planes.

[@richardboyle2374]

This is the best presentation I have ever seen on chisel planes. Bravo!

[@ChetSpier]

Thank you, kindly.

[@birdman858]

This presentation was much appreciated. I have now added a few planes I don’t have to my Christmas list. Thank you for the education.

[@ChetSpier]

Thank you. I appreciate you watching. Feel free to share as it might help my viewership.

[@ChetSpier]

Thanks for watching and commenting. Feel free to share this with friends. Again my thanks.

[@BronZeage]

Great video.

[@ChetSpier]

Thank you, kindly

[@steveb3308]

Excellent informative videos. Thanks and keep them coming.

[@ChetSpier]

Thank you so much.

[@ateliergray]

Well now I now I have an itch for a chisel plane…

[@ChetSpier]

Glad to hear it.

[@alangknowles]

I must stop watching this channel. 😁

[@emilp9512]

Hi Chester. Great video. I happen to have the newer model of the #97, equipped with the buttresses. Only problem it is missing the blade. Do you know where I could source the SW blade I require.

[@solosniper86]

Are there any other planes that I could use for parts on my No 97? My depth adjuster wheel and the slotted screw for the cap to lock into are missing. 😓

[@geraldmusson7186]

Would like your opinion on the Veritas version of this plane

[@ChetSpier]

I think it’s over engineered and designed for style more than substance. I’m concerned that the iron is in a tee formation as is a rabbet iron and this limits your length shortening the life of the iron. I think a LieNielsen is a better alternative if one can’t find a Stanley. However, I do like the look of them.

[@JulianA-ui8cz]

That was truly fascinating! Thank you. I’ve never seen a number 97, but would enjoy collecting and using one if I was ever so lucky to find one. I have a couple of different bull nose planes that come close to a corner, but need a chisel to finish off. Your knowledge and experience is very much appreciated.

[@ChetSpier]

Thank you, kindly for your comments. I really appreciate them.

[@johngalanes5264]

On camera, it looked like the older one had a cambered blade; the newer one - not so much?

[@ChetSpier]

The older one had a badly sharpened blade with an extreme camber. Over the years I have slowly corrected it and still have not fully straightened it. You have an eye for detail I don’t fully straighten the edge and use it as it is until it is fully corrected rather than wasting steel.

[@jameszaino5930]

What bevel angle do you use for the chisel plane?

[@ChetSpier]

The bed angle is 20 degrees and the sharpened angle of the iron is 25 degrees