Stanley 9 cabinet makers block plane

Stanley 9 cabinet maker's block plane aka piano makers plane

offered 1867 - 1943

10" long with a 2" cutter

Stanley version of a mitre plane with adjustable mouth. Side handle or hot dog is often missing or replaced. These planes are prone to hairline cracks or worse damage, especially in the area of the front plate and the back (heel). Always check. At least half of them have some damage or other. With the hefty price tag I would not recommend buying a dirty plane over the internet, especially from a seller you don't know. Don't chance fuzzy pictures, either. Interior is black japanned, outside is polished metal NOT nickel plating. Under cleaning tools I show you how to re-polish this type of plane with a buffer.

The 2" cutter has no back iron. For the depth adjuster to work a small back plate with the appropriate slot screws onto the cutter. The same type of adjustment was used in other low angle planes like # 11, 25, 164

Chris Buckman has made about 100 excellent cast iron hot dog reproductions. Like the original, they are made from cast iron and hollow. They are slightly bigger than the original and not as well finished. As far as replacements go they are the best on the market. All of them are long sold.