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1866
Inventor Thomas Tracy was hired by The Stanley Works in 1866 after working at North, Stanley & Company and the New Britain Knitting Company. Tracy introduced a number of new devices, including this hole punching machine.4
1874
A pocket-sized catalog from 1874 for The Stanley Rule & Level Company featuring Bailey Planes, used for shaping wood.
1876
The patent document for the Meter Diagram, which had metric and English measurement scales, 1876.
1876
斯坦利工作的证书for its entry at the Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia, an event that showcased industrial innovation.5
1880s
An 1880s display board shows the range of hinges and door parts manufactured by The Stanley Works.6.
1888
The 1888 Woodworker’s Guide served as a Stanley catalog and featured The Stanley Works’ factory on the cover.
1899
The iconic Stanley folding rule, called the Zig Zag, began production in 1899.
Late 19th Century
In the late 19th century, Stanley’s hinges featured cold-rolled iron. Stanley kept the cold-rolling process a closely guarded secret, and as a result was able to make high-quality products that were sold at a competitive price.7
Early 20th Century
William Hart, president of The Stanley Works, understood the importance of packaging and provided attractive display cases, like the one pictured here, to hardware stores for Stanley products.8
Early 20th Century
旅行销售车销售多个品牌, including Black & Decker, in the early 20th century.
1909
Acquired by Stanley Rule & Level in 1909, the John S. Fray Company manufactured bit extensions, breast drills, corner braces and ratchet braces, like the one pictured here. The company would become the fray division of Stanley Rule & Level and move to New Britain in 1924.9
1915
George Hart became president of The Stanley Works in 1915 and succeeded his father, William Hart, as chairman in 1918.10
1916
The Eagle Square Company, founded in Shaftsbury, Vermont, was a leader in manufacturing steel framing squares. Stanley Rule & Level purchased the company in 1916.11
1920年代
A Black & Decker representative demonstrates the use of a new power tool, c. 1920s.
1920年代
Black＆Decker采用了移动销售单位，在后面的窗口上完成广告和教程，帮助销售产品 - 这些单位通常被称为“车轮上学室”。如图所示，新西兰惠灵顿的两辆车。
1924
Black & Decker’s first product was an electric air pump called the Lectroflater.12
1926-1943
The rare No. 164 Low Angle Plane, manufactured between 1926 and 1943, is a sought-after collector’s item.13
1929
Alonzo G. Decker, Sr., S. Duncan Black, and pilot Bill Snowden with the Black & Decker flying showcase. This was purchased in October 1929 to help Black & Decker sell airplane tools to airplane mechanics in rural areas.14
1937
The CRC-Evans machine used here allowed for bitumen to be placed on a pipe in an accurate continuous coating, replacing the tedious “granny rag” method, circa 1937.16
1953
In 1953, Stanley commissioned a fleet of Rollorama buses as mobile showcases that commemorated 100 years of The Stanley Works.17
1959
The 1959-1960 Sears tool catalog cover featured the new Craftsman Power Workshop—a five-in-one tool.18*
1961
Stanley’s steel strapping division introduced air-powered tools in 1961. Assistant General Manager Donald W. Davis, left, demonstrates the two-ended sealer, while General Sales Manager James H.W. Conklin, right, demonstrates the tensioner. General Manager Harrison Bristoll is at center.19
1963
The opening of Stanley's power tools plant in New Bern, North Carolina, 1963. From left: Mack Lupton, mayor of New Bern; Leon J. Dunn, assistant general manager of Stanley's power tools division; Terry Sanford, governor of North Carolina; Donald Davis, executive vice president of Stanley; and David Henderson, manager of the new plant.20
1964
The first sales meeting in 1964 at the new Stanley plant on Myrtle Street in New Britain, Connecticut.21
20世纪80年代
A semi tractor trailer, used to transport Irwin tools across the country.
1982
By 1982, CRC-Evans pipe-bending machines, such as this model with a hydraulic mandrel, could produce a 15-degree bend in a 40-foot pipe in 30 minutes, much faster than previous bending machines.22
*Historical photo. Always use products per their instructions and intended use.
[1] 1996 150 Years of Stanley Works.pdf pg. 17
[2] Rodengen，Jeffrey L.The Legend of Stanley: 150 years of The Stanley Works。Fort Lauderdale, FL: Write Stuff Syndicate, 1996. 62.
[3] 1996年150年的斯坦利工程.PDF PG。66.
[4] 1996 150 Years of Stanley Works.pdf pg. 28
[5] Rodengen, Jeffrey L.The Legend of Stanley: 150 years of The Stanley Works。劳德代尔堡，佛罗里达州：写下东西Syndicate，1996. 37。
[6] Rodengen, Jeffrey L.The Legend of Stanley: 150 years of The Stanley Works。Fort Lauderdale, FL: Write Stuff Syndicate, 1996. 29.
[7] Rodengen, Jeffrey L.The Legend of Stanley: 150 years of The Stanley Works。Fort Lauderdale, FL: Write Stuff Syndicate, 1996.48, 56.
[8] Rodengen, Jeffrey L.The Legend of Stanley: 150 years of The Stanley Works。Fort Lauderdale, FL: Write Stuff Syndicate, 1996.32.
[9] 1996 150 Years of Stanley Works.pdf pg. 73
[10] Rodengen, Jeffrey L.The Legend of Stanley: 150 years of The Stanley Works。Fort Lauderdale, FL: Write Stuff Syndicate, 1996.48, 56.
[11] 1996年150年的斯坦利工作.PDF PG。74-75.
[12] Scott, Otto J. The powered hand: the story of Black & Decker. Washington: Uncommon Books, 1994. 19.
[13] Rodengen, Jeffrey L.The Legend of Stanley: 150 years of The Stanley Works。Fort Lauderdale, FL: Write Stuff Syndicate, 1996.182.
[14] Black & Decker book first insert
[15] See box in image
[16] 2008年75年向管道公司CRC evans.pdf pg致敬。6.
[17] Rodengen, Jeffrey L.The Legend of Stanley: 150 years of The Stanley Works。Fort Lauderdale, FL: Write Stuff Syndicate, 1996. 102.
[18] Craftsman Binder pg 13
[19] 1996 150 Years of Stanley Works.pdf pg. 106
[20] 1996 150 Years of Stanley Works.pdf pg. 106
[21] Rodengen, Jeffrey L.The Legend of Stanley: 150 years of The Stanley Works。Fort Lauderdale, FL: Write Stuff Syndicate, 1996. 105.
[22] 2008 75 Year Tribute to Pipeliners CRC Evans.pdf pg. 25
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