STANLEY IRON PLANES PART IV NO. 278

A STUDY OF STANLEY IIRON PLANES IN A CONTINUING SERIES WITH A CONCENTRATION ON THE NUMBER 278

[@chdnorm]

I think the 278 and the Record 043 make the perfect pair of small box making planes.

[@genem2768]

Nice video! I wasn't aware this plane existed.

[@JulianA-ui8cz]

Good tip about how to spot a correct fence, and a paired nose. I just looked on eBay for a 278, and few and far between. I can do everything with other planes, but it must be fascinating to have so many options that you’ve managed to muster together. Wonderful video… thanks

[@ChetSpier]

Thank you for watching.

[@HWCism]

I have never seen one of those. Thanks

[@dennisspiehs4593]

Your collection is incredible!

[@ChetSpier]

Thank you

[@ga5743]

Awesome little plane, didn’t know Stanley made so many planes. Thanks for sharing.

[@dennismeko]

I bought a book for $102. Not sure if I should be happy or not. It’s the small 8” book first 1990 edition. I am wondering if the information has changed much. The MWTCA sold one of the newer books and 11” size for $170. John Walter Stanley Tools with the brown cover.

[@ChetSpier]

I hadn’t seen the newer book to compare

[@dennismeko]

Thanks. I think between this book and Sellens book I should be able to get all the answers I need for my research.

[@1deerndingo]

Thanks for an informative video. I just wonder if that hole or ring at the front is to allow a dowel to be inserted and used as a handle ?

[@ChetSpier]

I don’t think so , but it may well be an option.

[@321mogul]

Wow i actually have a 239!! Just traded an art print for it an some other old iron planes. Didnt know anything abuut it thanks you!! I use it to cut deep 1/8 grooves on this picture frame moulding to insert glass/plexi and its brilliant for it im able to get deep enough to make a durable attatchment where shallower grooves ive had snap. More surface area spreads the force better id guess. Mine does not have a fence so i guess its an older one do you know when exactly the no fence ones were manufactured? Just curious. Also mine has good 1/8 cutter and good condition sllit one peice knicker. But is missing the mini depth stop :( do you know if any more available planes have depth stops that would be appropriate. Functionality is all im worried about not originality or resailability.

[@ChetSpier]

1925 is when the fence was added. Thanks for watching.

[@marvistawoodworks7624]

Thanks for the video. When using the spur, does it cut outside of the blade, or is it aligned with the edge of the blade?

[@ChetSpier]

@@marvistawoodworks7624 it should be aligned with the outer edge of the iron.

[@genem2768]

You need to clean you bench top. It's just a "plane" mess.😅

[@tayyabsafdar7069]

You say bull nose, please correct, it becomes a chesil plane.

[@ChetSpier]

Please note that the stanley catalog uses the term bullnose and I refer to it in the video as both a bullnose and a chisel plane. Also take note of my speech about common vernacular and how it changes.