I love all planes. But these are some of my favorite specialty planes. Like you said, set it and forget it. They’re so much easier and more practical than using a 45.

Another great video.

Currently, I have the Union No. 41....had it re-Nickle plated....and works great!

Muchas gracias Don Chester execelente explicación and I hope get one of that tongue and groove stanlet plane one day .pura vida

Such a simple but effective design.

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Fine Presentation Chester. I would point out that a case where one might need to plan for the scenario whereby the groove is centered or off center is when one plans to create beadingg on the board edges. It would be useful to have the thicker groove wall located where the bead is intended to go I would say.......depending on what type of bead is made be it chamfer or round bead....

Thanks for another video. That 48, a welcomed gift indeed.

I’ve often wondered if the thicker portion above the tongue that goes up is offset because it limits splits or because it allows floorboards to be refinished over time?

Having the two functions in the one plane goes back before the Stanley 48. I use an old wooden body tongue and groove plane that’s amusingly called a ‘coming and going’ - with the single cutter for groove facing one way and the double cutter for the tongue going the other. Just flip the whole plane around, works great!

Thanks for sharing , I have the 48 and love it 😊.

You're tim yoden's doppelganger

i just acquired one of the #48s, looks very useful instead of setting up a combo plane

I have wooden tongue and groove planes but now I want to get a Stanley 48, enjoyed your video.

Thanks for another excellent video featuring Stanley planes. I like the 48. Would like to see you do a video showcasing the Stanley scraper planes. I think these plane don't get enough attention.

I have the 49 and have used it on a 2in board. What I did was make tung and grooves on both sides and it worked just fine. Just something to think about.

I'd say they the groves are off center like that so when making tongue and grove flooring, you put the thicker side up, so when you take a floor plane (No 74) you have more wood, before getting to   the center tongue.  Just my guess.

Just received my Stanley No. 48. First time hand planing  having issues with board putting together there is a slight  bowing and  groves are not right. My Stanley only came with a 5/8" blade and 5/16" blade. The 5/16" blade when putting it on right side is very hard to slide in and along to cut. When using both blades , since I don't have another 5/16" blade, which one goes on which side? And how do I get the 2 pieces of board to have tight groves and flush with our the slight bow when together.  Thank you for your advise. You have a great video!!

I am missing my cutters on my 49. Any leads as to where I can get replacements? Gramercy has a listing but are out of stock which usually means that they are waiting to me manufactured.