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177997 Brian Welch <brian_welch@h...> 2008‑03‑01 Re: Stanley 7XX Chisels
>   If you've followed this far, here's the question.  Where does the 720
> series fit in?  I'm postulating Stanley made more than just the 720 and
> 750....700, 710, 730, 740 etc.  Anyone know?
> Charlie Rodgers 
> Clinton, Maryland

This page has a lot of useful info and type studies on Stanley chisels:
http://www.oldtooluser.com/TypeStudy/type_studies.htm

Here are the Stanley chisels Gordon Muster lists on that page:

    "Everlasting" Chisels
        Stanley # 20 "Everlasting" Bevel Edge Firmer Chisel
        Stanley # 25 "Everlasting" Square Edge Firmer Chisel
        Stanley # 40 "Everlasting" Bevel Edge Cabinet Chisel
        Stanley # 45 "Everlasting" Square Edge Cabinet Chisel
        Stanley # 50 "Everlasting" Bevel Edge Butt Chisel
        Stanley # 55 "Everlasting" Glaziers Chisel
        Stanley # 58 "Everlasting" Glaziers Chisel

     Socket Chisels
        Stanley # 440 Bevel Edge Butt Chisel
        Stanley # 450 Bevel Edge Pocket Chisel
        Stanley # 720 Bevel Edge Firmer Chisel
        Stanley # 740 Bevel Edge Pocket Chisel
        Stanley # 750 Bevel Edge Butt Chisel
        Stanley # 760 Thin Blade Bevel Edge Butt Chisel

My pocket Stanley guide also lists:

        #160 Butt Chisel
        #161 Butt Chisel
        #1740 Pocket Chisel
        #1750 Pocket Chisel

Bob Kaune has some very nice sets of uncommon Stanley chisels for sale:
http://www.antique-used-tools.com/stanleychisels.htm

--Brian

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