Many people pick up a Stanley #45 plane and wonder how to store all of the pieces. During its manufacture, the #45 was shipped in various containers, from wood, to metal, and finally (I think) paper. None of these shipping containers do the plane justice. Most require that the plane be stripped down before storage. The redneck in me just cries out, "Whoa, Nellie!" That is just too much dang trouble. I store mine in a plastic box and it works out just fine. In fact, I have two user planes and several sets of blades. Always keep one plane loaded with the 1/8" cutter because it is so handy. Works for me.
