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Rare Stanley # 45 Beading Cutters w/ Holes, not Slots This is a group of Stanley cutters for the early # 45 combination planes. Stanley introduced the # 45 planes in 1884 at the same they introduced their first "Lateral Lever" on their bench planes. The first 4 types of the # 45 planes ( 1884-1892) did not have holes or slots in the cutters. Those was added in 1892 when the cutter adjuster was added. Stanley's first cutters for the # 45 with the mechanical cutter adjuster had holes instead of the common notches on later cutters. These are the early cutters with holes and according to Walter's "Big Book" only seen with the early type 5 planes in 1893. There is one molding cutter in the bunch that does have a notch or a blown out hole. You will look a very long time to find these again. They are in nice condition. The shipping includes complete insurance coverage. I try to describe the old things I sell but they are used and being sold “AS IS”. Please look at the pictures and read my return policy. Buyer's remorse is not accepted This is not Walmart Please check out my other auctions, Thanks, Steve If you are interested in old tools and live in the northwest please consider joining the Pacific Northwest Tool Collectors for only $25.00 a year. If you are not lucky enough to live out here, you can check into M-WTCA, Mid-West Tool Collectors Assn. They are almost nation wide and the publications are worth the $25.00 annual membership fee. There is also the PAST group in California. I have tried to show all this in the pictures but, should you have any questions, ask me. Please give me a little time to respond. I want you to know what you are buying and will do my best to help. I do make mistakes and have overlooked things in the past. The plane is being sold “AS IS” so, look carefully and let me know if you want more pictures or information. I am always willing to combine shipments to save money. Shipping costs sometimes include insurance and a modest packing and handling charge. Please let me know you will be bidding on more than one item. Thanks. I have shipped to New Zealand before and will certainly be able to do that again. I just can't include that in the shipping options. Shipping outside the USA will be more and depend on destination and weight. PLEASE READ THE SHIPPING INFO FOR PAYMENT AND SHIPPING OUTSIDE THE USA AND WAIT FOR MY INVOICE. I charge $ 5.00 handling and packing for shipments outside the USA. There is extra paperwork, an additional 10 miles of driving and a wait in line of up to 45 minutes at the Post Office.