Rabbet / Rebate / Fillister planes; A Buyer’s Guide for Stanley No 78s or similar rabbet planes

[@claybowser698]

Man I feel really fortunate after watching this video. I found a Stanley 78 made in England in the box fully intact and literally brand new looking for 75 bucks on Etsy. The box looks pretty old. I just used it a whole bunch making a cover for a digital piano. The thing works like a dream.

[@justplanefun]

Sounds like a solid deal. Even better when you’re able to use it and produce great results!

[@derekdolecki2759]

. Once I got into planes & hand tools I just cant get enough Im retired local 132 & switched from power to hand tools & Just enjoy the entire process & people ive meet w/ the same interest as myself. idk its my little piece of heaven. Thnx to all whove helped me & or others.

[@justplanefun]

Thanks for following along on this journey! Happy to have you

[@StreamHugger]

This is a great review of rabbet (I'm American) planes. I'm fortunate to have my dad's fully intact Stanley No. 78. He worked as a carpenter in the 50s and 60s, before my time. So I never had the opportunity to watch him use it. Now I know that my 78 is complete, I can proceed with finding a project that needs its services. Thanks for doing this video!

[@justplanefun]

Thanks for watching! Swing by any of the hand plane / woodworking groups on FB and show us your project! The Hybrid Woodworker is a great one

[@stevem268]

another great video michael! an old 78 was my first old handplane from an antique flea market 15 years ago! as it turns out, based on your video, i was extremely lucky

[@MichaelMadden-f6c]

Enjoyed the video. I just wish you had made mention of the nicker spur. I just finished restoring a Stanley 191. I made a depth stop and screw but haven't attempted to make the spur just yet.

[@justplanefun]

I have those original spurs available for sale if you’re interested.

[@adamtheroofer3659]

You could throw a washer behind the depth stop screw if you use the fence thumb screw. I have both the craftsman and Stanley. I really like the craftsman plane a lot. It works really well. It’s one of the few that do. I kinda have like 10 of these. Thank you very much for the video. I also like the union version. Very versatile plane! Easy to set up and use. Just make sure the blade is sharp and the nicker is down for a cross grain cut and it will be an easy go!

[@dmchidester]

Excellent video MJ! I need to pull my grandfather's Craftsman version out and see if I have all the parts for it. You shared a ton of useful information here, thank you!

[@justplanefun]

Let me know. I have a few Craftsman parts around

[@hysenmd]

Thanks for the video Michael! I now know my 78 is complete but not all Stanley. It's got a Sargent fence.

[@justplanefun]

That’s great news! That Sargent fence will work just fine I suspect. But if you ever want to pick up a Stanley fence, I know a guy… 😅

[@johnfitzgerald4274]

Thank you.

[@justplanefun]

Thanks for watching!

[@rsitch1]

Great Advice!!! Bob

[@mattmorrisson9607]

Great video, MJ! Thanks!

[@justplanefun]

Thank *you!

[@rickdafler2515]

Excellent, once again.

[@justplanefun]

Thanks!

[@derekdolecki2759]

very helpful guide

[@justplanefun]

Thanks Derek!

[@petertitan2186]

The millers falls is #85 but you probably know that by now,is there a number # for the craftsman? I know millers made some mine has craftsman iron but on the depth side there is no number or anything where as the millers i have says #85

[@upsidedowndog1256]

Great information! I will try to email you about the parts needed for my No. 78. Oh. Only FB? I don't FB.

[@justplanefun]

I’m mjtoo on Instagram and mjthetoolguy on Reddit. If neither of those work, post your email address here and I’ll reach out

[@upsidedowndog1256]

@@justplanefun Please do. I looked at my threads, 2 out of 3 messed up. Spur is stuck. No bueno. The good parts on it are worth what I paid for it, so no real loss other than the joy I get from making old junk work again. I have almost 30 others back in action.

[@thomasgreen8532]

Thank you. I found a Stanley # 190 in my collection of stuff, I must have picked it up several years ago. It has the groove for the depth stop but not the fence. I am thinking this is an early version. The blade and cap are in nice shape, the nipper looks to be fine too. I asked last week about some parts for a Sargent plane. Can you PM me so that we can chat about availability of parts.

[@justplanefun]

I looked for you on FB messenger but there are too many Thomas Greens. Email me at [e-mail] and we’ll set up comm from there.

[@TheMrchuck2000]

I have the 190 as well. It does not come with a fence, only a depth stop. If you want a fence, you need to get a 78.

[@dominiquepascal4157]

Thank you for your interesting videos. I have one question : how to date a Stanley Sweathart plane ?

[@justplanefun]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3a4iH6rh8-brZI This video covers the various SW trademarks. Specifically for the bench planes but Stanley tended to use the same trademark across multiple tools during a given timeframe

[@OORAH659]

I would like to send you a photo of a vintage metal rabbit plane with no identifcation as to who made it, and most interesting the blade which came with it is shapened like a knife. Please help us ID it: ... OORAH!!

[@justplanefun]

Email me at [e-mail]

[@joedance14]

Really appreciate this video, it was very informative. Found two of these planes at a flea market. Later gave one away, but kept the Stanley No. 78. Thought I would be able to find & replace missing parts, but that has not worked out. I am not on FB or twitter. Could not find a website or email for you. Please advise.

[@justplanefun]

You can email me at [e-mail]

[@joedance14]

@@justplanefun Thanks! I will.

[@j.d.1488]

MJ, are the depth stops same for Stanley 190-193 rabbet planes? Nice video.

[@justplanefun]

Yes sir. They sure are

[@robinalexander5772]

Hi, the depth stop for me to buy on line from USA. IS $68.00 plus $35 postage American, add change over $120 all tolled. I live in AUSTRALIA. so it all ways best to buy fully complete. cheers

[@justplanefun]

That’s a fair point. Fortunately you have some folks in Australia selling tools too. That saves on shipping

[@ratowey]

I have a 78 made by Record, does anyone know if a Stanley fence arm would fit it?

[@justplanefun]

You might reach out to Eric O’Grey on Facebook. He may know

[@matthewbrady5214]

Any luck with retapping the rode posts and adding a wooden fence?

[@justplanefun]

I haven’t personally tried to add a wooden fence to one but I reckon it would be doable. Have you worked with a No45 yet? Those can do rabbets too and have a larger fence.

[@robinalexander5772]

Hi if a video is interesting time length is not an issue, fwd. is, if I have to sit here and watch fwd. I wont. I like long videos that have substance. cheers from Tasmania

[@justplanefun]

Thanks!

[@apostoloskokalis3431]

Is it suitable for board for an amateur?

[@justplanefun]

It sure could be. That’s how we all start out, right?

[@apostoloskokalis3431]

@@justplanefun thanks

[@kevinharvey9579]

I always thought that the fillister planes were because they had the nipping blade on the depth stop side for cross grain work

[@justplanefun]

sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?85602-Rabbet-Fillister This is a pretty good thread. Some conflicting points here but i would rather have that than everyone agreeing on the wrong thing

[@kevinharvey9579]

@@justplanefun Direct from "The Superior Works: Patrick's Blood and Gore", #78 Duplex filletster and rabbet plane, 8 1/2"L (8 1/4", 1936 on), 1 1/2"W, 3lbs, 1885-1973.

[@roybailey1134]

Sorry I just can't get uses to calling it a Rabbit plane 😅

[@justplanefun]

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[@roybailey1134]

Rabbit plane's 🐇 🐰 🐇 Hahaha lol rebate plane in English lol 😆

[@phbrinsden]

Filletster

[@justplanefun]

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[@mikemccollum4521]

Thank you. I just purchased a Craftsman. The box hasNo. 3730 printed on it. I need a depth stop screw and a fence rod. Can you respond with contact information so I can contact you?

[@justplanefun]

You can email me at: [e-mail] Thank you 🙏🏻