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Stanley 12 veneer scraper

offered 1869 - 1947

6 1/4"long with  a 2 7/8" cutter  

Blade (cutter) is often missing or replaced. Try to find one with a marked cutter. Toothing cutters with a serrated edge were available for this scraper

normal cutter  toothing cutter

Stanley 12 1/4 veneer scraper

offered 1912 - 1941

6 1/4"long with  a 2" cutter

Smaller version of the 12 scraper. Unlike the other scrapers this one usually has the Stanley name embossed in the bed plus the model number 12 ¼. Make sure all 3 brass screws are present

comparison Stanley 12, 12 1/4 & Sargent 53

Stanley 12 1/2 veneer scraper

offered 1905-1943

6 1/4"long with  a 2 7/8" cutter

This model has a rosewood sole. It is fixed with four wood screws from the top. They are often missing or replaced. Watch out for badly bruised and damaged wood around the mouth and along the sides.

Stanley 12 3/4 veneer scraper

offered 1928-1943

6 1/4"long with  a 2 7/8" cutter

Same as the 12 ½ with an extra thick sole in two parts. The plane is marked 12 1/2 This is NOT a tool I would buy without a close inspection from an expert. Insert shows screw assembly that holds the sole in place.