Description

Rare & Fine Stanley No. 78W Weather Stripping Rabbet & Filletster Plane – Sweetheart Era – Proper SW Cutter – Complete with Sole Strip

This Stanley No. 78W is a seldom-seen variation of the classic 78 rabbet and filletster plane, designed specifically for weather stripping applications. It features a unique steel runner (sole strip) that attaches to the bottom of the plane, allowing it to ride smoothly along door and window frames while cutting precise rabbets for weather seals.

• Sweetheart era – with properly marked SW cutter and lever cap
• Complete and original – includes the hard-to-find sole strip
• Adjustable fence and depth stop – for repeatable, accurate cuts
• Clean cutter and solid handles – ready for use or display
• Rare model – produced in limited numbers and seldom found complete

A standout piece for collectors, restoration specialists, and traditional joinery enthusiasts who appreciate Stanley’s specialty planes with purpose-built design.

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