Description
Ultra-Rare Stanley No. 10 1/4 Tilting Handle Carriage Plane (Made in USA)
Holy Grail Carriage Maker’s Plane | Tilting Rosewood Handles & 1910 Patent Date
The Stanley No. 10 1/4 stands as one of the rarest, most desirable specialty planes Stanley ever produced. Designed specifically for carriage makers and timber craftsmen, this landmark tool features tilting rosewood handles. You can pivot both the tote and knob to the side to plane deep rebates flush against vertical stock without bruising your knuckles.
This USA-made example comes in awesome condition. The tilting mechanisms operate smoothly, the rosewood remains intact, and it retains its original side-scoring spur nickers.
Key Features:
Ultra-Rare 10 1/4 Model: One of the hardest-to-find numbers in the entire Stanley specialty plane series.
Smooth Tilting Handles: Both rosewood handle mechanisms pivot effortlessly. We cleaned and tested the mechanisms so they adjust properly.
Original Spur Nickers: Features the original side-scoring spurs to cut clean rebates across the grain without tearing wood fibers.
1910 Patent Stamp: The bed displays the crisp single patent date:
PAT 08-23-10(August 23, 1910).95% Original Japanning: The casting retains nearly all of its original dark factory finish, with minor loss near the heel.
Full-Length USA Iron: Includes a virtually new, full-length Made in USA cutter with decades of use left.
Large Depth Adjuster: Features the large brass adjustment wheel for precise cutter control.
Condition Note:
We gave this rare plane a light workshop clean to preserve its authentic vintage patina. For full transparency, a previous owner neatly engraved their name on one cheek. Craftsmen often marked fine tools like this to identify ownership on shared jobsites.
A centerpiece addition for serious Stanley tool collectors and high-end timber craftsmen.