Deciding between two Stanley purchases comes down to one question: are you replacing a single missing piece or stocking up for several future restorations? On one side is a mixed lot of Stanley metal hand planes and collectible vintage woodworking parts. On the other is a specific Stanley 78 rebate plane spur and screw. Both are sold as used items, but they solve very different problems. One purchase is about completeness; the other is about opportunity.
Quick verdict
If your immediate issue is a Stanley 78 that needs its spur and screw, the targeted vintage part is the lower-cost, more direct fix. The right choice depends on what is already sitting on your workbench. If you want a batch of Stanley planes and parts to dig through for multiple projects, the broader lot gives you more to work with. The deciding factor is whether you're completing one repair or building a stash.
At a glance
| Product | Listed Price | What It Is | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley metal hand planes & more collectible vintage woodworking parts tool lot | USD 89.99 | Lot of Stanley metal hand planes plus collectible vintage woodworking parts | Restorers who want a working stash of vintage Stanley material |
| Vintage Stanley 78 Rebate Plane Spur & Screw Woodworking Old Hand Tools Parts | USD 13.16 | Genuine Stanley catalogue part made in Sheffield, England | Completing a Stanley 78 rebate plane when the spur and screw are missing |
Where each product wins
- The Stanley metal hand planes & more collectible vintage woodworking parts tool lot wins when you want variety. The higher outlay buys a vintage lot that bundles planes with other parts, so there's material for more than one project.
- The Vintage Stanley 78 Rebate Plane Spur & Screw wins when you need a specific replacement. It matches the Stanley 78 rebate plane repair directly, so you know the piece you're getting.
Product notes
Stanley metal hand planes & more collectible vintage woodworking parts tool lot
This is the choice when your bench needs a supply of vintage Stanley material rather than one named part. The lot bundles metal hand planes with collectible vintage woodworking parts, letting you pull from a vintage stash as projects come up. It suits a restorer who expects to work on several old Stanley tools and wants a range of pieces on hand. The honest trade-off is the price: at the top end of this comparison, it makes sense only if you'll genuinely use the extra planes and parts, not if you just need a single component.
Vintage Stanley 78 Rebate Plane Spur & Screw Woodworking Old Hand Tools Parts
If the missing piece is exactly the spur and screw from a Stanley 78 rebate plane, this is the direct solution. It's a genuine Stanley catalogue part made in Sheffield, England, and it's a vintage original. For someone whose project only needs this piece, this is the least complicated way to get back to work. The limitation is scope: this is one small component, not a plane or a bundle of parts, so it only helps if your project actually calls for that Stanley 78 spur and screw.
Final choice by use case
If you need one defined replacement and want to spend less to get a Stanley 78 working again, choose the Vintage Stanley 78 Rebate Plane Spur & Screw. If you're ready to invest in a broader vintage collection and enjoy sorting through mixed vintage Stanley pieces for several projects, choose the Stanley metal hand planes & more collectible vintage woodworking parts tool lot. Let the scope of your project decide: targeted repair points to the single part, while future restoration variety points to the lot.
