Description

Fine Stanley No 96 Chisel Gauge / Blind Nailing Plane With Patent Date On Side

Blind Nailing Plane Circa 1888
This Stanley No. 96 chisel gauge plane—also known as a blind nailing plane—is a rare and ingenious tool designed for precision work in tight spaces. Marked with the patent date “APR 10, 88” on one side and “STANLEY” on the other, this piece reflects the innovation of late 19th-century toolmaking.
• Function: Designed to guide a chisel for flush trimming or blind nailing applications
• Markings: Clearly stamped with the 1888 patent date, adding historical authenticity
• Condition: Fine overall, with light signs of age and use appropriate to its vintage

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