steve, and gg...

excellent.  i cleaned mine last night (i've been out sick two days with 
no computer access, and finally felt well enough to focus on my 
hands...), and it must be the OH4, from the earlier distribution 
('cause it's marked "STANLEY/TWO TONE/MADE IN USA" on the cutter).  the 
only other marking on it, besides "made in the usa" on the toe by the 
bed reinforcing rib, is on the lever cap which has cast into it "C116".

it's definitely handyman quality, but i look forward to fettling it an 
using it.

and i agree, o'deen's kollinear points were definitely in line.

best,
bill
felton, ca

On Monday, June 23, 2003, at 05:30 PM, Steve Reynolds wrote:

> Bill asked:
>>
>> can anyone elaborate on their experiences with, and knowledge of, said
>> plane?  the archival information is scant.
>>
>     PTAMPIA2 says that they were made in three sizes (block - OH20,
> smooth - OH4, and jack - OH5).  They were first made in 1939 as a
> limited offer for the National Hardware Open House of 1940, and
> discontinued on May 13, 1941.  They were brought back to life in 1949
> to  be offered for the National Hardware Open House of 1950, and
> permanantly retired in October of 1951.  The earlier ones are marked
> "Stanley Two Tone - Made in USA" on the cutter.  The later model
> sported "Two Tone by Stanley" in script lettering.  Overall, they are
> a handyman version of the regular plane.  The broadside included in
> PTAMPIA is not clear on the pricing.  The copy reads that the planes
> cost $0.75, $3.20, and $3.70.  But a sidebar type listing shows
> dealer's costs of 0.40, 1.82, and 2.08, with retails of 0.59, 2.59,
> and $2.98
>
> Regards,
> Steve - who prefers Odeen's Kollinear explanation of these tools.
>