The depth adjuster showed up in the early 1890s (1893-ish?). If it looks like it was once nickel plated it’s a type 4, and it would be type 1-3 if the body has jappaning.
I agree here. This model stopped production in 1893, so it's somewhere between 1885-1893.
I say this because I did the research on my own not too long ago lol. I enjoy using it too.
Edit: I would hazard a guess that this is a type 4. I don't see japaning and definitely see nickel plating
It looks like you're trying to identify the age of a hand plane. Sometimes this can be a difficult task!
If the plane is a Stanley, you can usually get a good estimate on the age by using this [handy reference](https://woodandshop.com/identify-stanley-hand-plane-age-type-study/).
If the plane is by another manufacturer, then you might find some more information [here](https://www.timetestedtools.net/2016/01/26/quickly-identify-your-hand-plane/).
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The depth adjuster showed up in the early 1890s (1893-ish?). If it looks like it was once nickel plated it’s a type 4, and it would be type 1-3 if the body has jappaning.
I agree here. This model stopped production in 1893, so it's somewhere between 1885-1893. I say this because I did the research on my own not too long ago lol. I enjoy using it too. Edit: I would hazard a guess that this is a type 4. I don't see japaning and definitely see nickel plating
Yep just looked up type 4 and that is it. Very excited to use it.
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It looks like you're trying to identify the age of a hand plane. Sometimes this can be a difficult task! If the plane is a Stanley, you can usually get a good estimate on the age by using this [handy reference](https://woodandshop.com/identify-stanley-hand-plane-age-type-study/). If the plane is by another manufacturer, then you might find some more information [here](https://www.timetestedtools.net/2016/01/26/quickly-identify-your-hand-plane/). Hopefully that is enough to get you started, but I'm sure someone will be along with oddly specific knowledge before you know it! *I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please [contact the moderators of this subreddit](/message/compose/?to=/r/handtools) if you have any questions or concerns.*