Stanley Hand Tools
| Company type | Subdivision |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hand tools manufacturing |
| Founded | 1857 |
| Founder | Henry Stanley |
| Headquarters | New Britain , United States |
| Products | Hand planes, saws, rulers, try squares, chisels, screwdrivers, tape measures, utility knives, multitools |
| Parent | Stanley Black & Decker |
Stanley Hand Tools represents a line of hand tools and operates as a subdivision of Stanley Black & Decker, a company created following the 2010 consolidation of The Stanley Works and Black & Decker.
History
The origins of The Stanley Works date back to 1843 when Frederick Trent Stanley founded the company in New Britain, Connecticut, initially concentrating on the production of bolts and door fittings. In 1857, Henry Stanley, Frederick’s cousin, launched the Stanley Rule and Level Company, also based in New Britain. This enterprise combined with The Stanley Works in 1920, forming what became its hand tools division.
In 1937, Stanley broadened its reach into the UK by purchasing J. A. Chapman, a Sheffield-based manufacturer specializing in carpentry tools.
Products
Over the years, Stanley has manufactured a vast array of hand planes, saws, rulers, try squares, chisels, screwdrivers, and various other tools catering to both professional and consumer markets. Notable innovations from the brand include the Bailey plane, Surform shaper, PowerLock tape measure, utility knife, and the multitool commonly referred to as the Stanley #1 Odd Jobs.