Quick question. When did Stanley stop making planes in the US? I just picked up a lightly used #5 and using the plane dating flowchart, found it to be the latest model: from late 40s to early 60s. I'm just trying to narrow the date a bit further. It is pretty clean with just a light blush of surface rust and no pitting, 95% of the japanning left (which leads to think it may be in the newer age range). The tote and knob are pretty nicely shaped and seem much more refined than some of the other newer Stanley's I've held (which insead leads me to think it may be older). So, long post short: when did Stanley quit making their planes in the USA?
Thanks,
Dave