Stanley No. 289 Fillester & Rabbet Plane

Stanley No. 289 Fillester & Rabbet Plane, Type I (missing fence )(2)

Backside Stanley No. 289 Rebate Blane, Type I (showing 6/7/1910 & 8/23/1910 patent dates)(2)

Stanley No. 289 Type 1 T style logo on blade (2)

Features(1): Wide skewed cutter, ambidextrous fence, depth stop, 2 spursManufactured(1): 1911 to 1948Patents(1):  Christian Bodmer's   6/7/1910 ( construction), Christian Bodmer's 8/23/1910 ( spurs)Dimensions(1):   8-1/2 inches longCutter(1): 1-3/4 inch wide before 1936, 1-7/8 inch after 1935Construction(1): Cast ironFinish(1): JapannedUser Info(1): For fillester and rabbet work where a heavy-duty tool is required. The skew cutter makes this plane especially adapted for tough hardwoods.Average Price(1): $150 to $350Type 1:   $200 to $400 ( 1911 to 1915)Notes(1): Type 1 has "T" trademark on cutter and Bodmer's 6/7 and 8/23/1910 patents in the casting. Later types will have the "V" and "SW" trademarks, etc. The fence is occasionally missig and will bring $75 to $150 when sold indiviually. The fence is very heavy, has equal length front and rear sections and two holes drilled in the bearing surface for attaching a wooden wear strip. It is mounted on a large diameter arm.  Two adjustable spurs are provided for workig across the grain.S ides are ground flat for laying the plane on the side.

Sources: 
1. Walter, John . "Antique & Collectable Stanley Tools, Guide to Identity and Value",  2nd Edition, 1996
2. Stanley No  289 Type 1 which is part of the tool collection of Gordon Muster

Detail view of  6/7/1910 & 8/23/1910 ( 6-7. & 8-23-10 ) patent dates(2)

Stanley No. 289 Type 1 logo on body