1863
STANLEY introduced hammers to their line-up
1911
STANLEY began manufacturing chisels and vises
1936
STANLEY manufactured its 1st utility knife
1843
The STANLEY WORKS was founded in New Britain, Connecticut by Frederick T. Stanley.
1870
STANLEY began manufacturing screwdrivers and hand planes
1920
A new logo is introduced to symbolize the merger of the Stanley Rule & Level Company and the Stanley Works
1854
Begin to manufacture boxwood rules
1876
Miter boxes were introduced
1930
STANLEY made the 1st steel tape rule
1857
Stanley Rule & Level Company established by Henry Stanley. STANLEY begins to manufacture levels and squares
1869
Purchased Bailey, Chaney and Company and acquired the right to manufacture tools under Bailey ' s patents
1928
The Stanley Works broke into the electric hand tools market with an electric drill, screwdriver and bench grinder
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