Stanley No. 81 Cabinet Scraper


Stanley #81 Cabinet Scraper4
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1909 Catalog Image Of Stanley No 81 Cabinet Scraper 2
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1923 Catalog Image Of Stanley No 81 Scraper 3

Stanley #81 Cabinet Scraper (back view)4

Stanley #81 Cabinet Scraper (bottom view)4
Manufactured1: 1909 to 1942
Dimensions1: 10 Inches long
Cutter1: 1-1/2 inch wide
Construction1: Cast Iron, rosewood bottom
Finish1: Nickel plated
User Info1: With its rosewood bottom, this is an all-time favorite of many cabinetmakers for scraping down faincy grained wood. See No. 12 for sharpening of the cutter.
Average Price1: $50 to $125
Notes1: Japanned finish during W.W. II era and later, C. 1942 to 1949


Source: 1. Walter, John . "Antique & Collectable Stanley Tools, Guide to Identity and Value",   2nd Edition, 1996
2. Wood, Jack P.  "Early 20th Century Stanley Tools, Price Guide". Contains reprints of the 1909 and 1926 Stanley Works Tool Catalogs.
3. Smith, Roger K., Reprint of Stanley Catalog No 120 orginally issued in 1923, "Carpenters' and Mechanics Tools", The Stanley Rule and & Level Plant, The Stanley Works, New Britain, Conn., U.S.A.
4. Stanley No 81 , Tool Collection of Gordon Muster . Fine Condition. Nickel Plating is 90%. Purchased at SWTCA March 2001 Meet in Houston for $35.