GGs; To avoid hijacking another thread, I've come up with this catchy
subject line ;-> In discussing suggested tools for new galoot Chris,
Brian says: "...having recently come across some Stanley 750s--why is
the Lie-Nielson chisel based on the 750? People on this list have
recently stated that the new L-N chisels are better for chopping than
paring. Is that their main intended use? If so, why not sqaure-sided
firmers? L-N calls their tools "Bevel Edge Socket Chisels" while Stanley
called the 750 the "Bevel Edge Butt Chisel". Let me throw something else
out...a few years ago, I was at a beach barbecue with some neighbors and
their extended family (~100 people altogether). The grill was made from
what appeared to be an old fuel oil tank. Big enough that it was mounted
in a small trailer and towed around. Among the various things in the
trailer was a steel bucket about half full of rusty water. The patriarch
of this group owned the grill, trailer and contents. He dumped the
bucket on the ground and among the stuff that fell out was a chisel. No
handle and rusted to where it was almost unrecognizable. I picked it up
and rubbed it off enough to see the markings on the socket. He asked if
I knew what it was - I told him yeah, a 3/4" Stanley 720 bevel edge
paring chisel. He said that since I knew so much about it, I could have
it. Cleaned it up, made a handle for it and it's among my go-to users.
Edge to top of socket is 8", with 6" below the socket. 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
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>   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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Charley asks (reasonably, as always):
>If you've followed this far, here's the question. Where does the
>720series fit in? I'm postulating Stanley made>more than just the 720
>and750....700, 710, 730, 740 etc. ?

Charley (and all),

In the 1940 Stanley No. 34 catalogue (at about the apex of Stanley
chisel production), The following 7XX chisels are listed:

720 - Firmer, Blades 6 Inches Long (11 sizes, 1/8 - 2") 740 - Pocket,
Blades 4 1/2 Inches Long (same 11 sizes) 750 - Butt, Blades 3 1/4 inches
Long (Same 11 sizes) 760 - Butt, Swedish Pattern, Blades 2 3/4 inches
Long ((10 sizes, no 1/8")

Also, Stanley sold sets of each of these (six chisels in widths of 1/4,
1/2, 3/4, 1, 1 1/4 & 1 1/2") The set of 720s was numbered 726 The set of
740s was numbered 746The set of 750s was numbered 756The set of 760s was
numbered 766 Walter's big book does not list a number 710, 730, 770, etc

In my experience, the chisels numbered 760 (Swedish Pattern Butt
Chisels) are the least common that you see, and would be a (IMHO) a
great chisel to collect.

Hope this helps, Sandy

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On Mar 1, 2008, at 8:17 AM, Brian Welch wrote:

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

--Brian
=================================================
  Wholey shirt! I've always wondered what model Stanley chisel I had,
  and it turns out it is a 1 inch #40 cabinet makers bevel edge model,
  type 6. Bob is asking 179.95 for one. I found mine in the tractor room
  of a stable with a chunk out of the cutting edge. I ground a new edge
  on it, honed it, and use it for all sorts of stuff. I guess I'll give
  it a little more respect now!

Spike Cornelius PDX Crazy for Shavings And stuff to make them!

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Spike,

Yeah, that's Bob. He's a really nice guy, but he's awful proud of his
stuff. If you watch his site from time to time, you can find some
reasonable things. Apparently not chisels!

Doug -----Original Message----- From: oldtools-bounces@r... [mailto:oldtools-
bounces@r...] On Behalf Of Spike Cornelius Sent: Saturday, March 01,
2008 6:47 PM To: Brian Welch
Cc: oldtools@r...; RODGERS_CHARLES@b... Subject: Re: [OldTools] Stanley
    7XX Chisels

On Mar 1, 2008, at 8:17 AM, Brian Welch wrote:

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

--Brian
=================================================
  Wholey shirt! I've always wondered what model Stanley chisel I had,
  and it turns out it is a 1 inch #40 cabinet makers bevel edge model,
  type 6. Bob is asking 179.95 for one. I found mine in the tractor room
  of a stable with a chunk out of the cutting edge. I ground a new edge
  on it, honed it, and use it for all sorts of stuff. I guess I'll give
  it a little more respect now!

Spike Cornelius PDX Crazy for Shavings And stuff to make them!

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Thanks, Sandy and Brian, for the info.  I guess maybe I'll have to look
around for more 720s at PATINA's March 15th extravaganza in Damascus.
Charlie Rodgers
Clinton, Maryland
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Will members of the "porch" have name tags on at Patina?  This year I'm
going to make it, come H_ll or high water!  

T.Z.

Anthony M. Zaffuto, President
Metaltech, Inc.
3547 Watson Hwy.
DuBois, PA  15801
(814) 375-9399 (office)

-----Original Message-----
From: oldtools-bounces@r...
[mailto:oldtools-bounces@r...] On Behalf Of Rodgers,
Charles [USA]
Sent: Sunday, March 02, 2008 11:15 AM
To: Sanford Moss; porch
Subject: RE: [OldTools] Stanley 7XX Chisels

Thanks, Sandy and Brian, for the info.  I guess maybe I'll have to look
around for more 720s at PATINA's March 15th extravaganza in Damascus.
Charlie Rodgers
Clinton, Maryland
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At 11:33 AM 3/2/2008, Tony Zaffuto wrote:
>Will members of the "porch" have name tags on at Patina?  This year I'm
>going to make it, come H_ll or high water!

Hey Tony

I don't needz no stinkin name tag man even though I have to wear one

I HAVE been promised to be back in MY spot this year....

And other than a couple of big items, I ain't got a clue as to what 
I'm bringing.  The official Panic Pack start time is 1:00 PM, Thurs 3-13

Tony

                         Olde River Hard Goods
                     http://www.oldetoolshop.com
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