In my capacity as an executive officer of The Stanley Works, I am writing to give notice to you of The Stanley Works' intent to voluntarily delist from NYSE Arca Equities, Inc. (“NYSE Arca”). T

he Stanley Works has determined that it is in the best interests of The Stanley Works and its stockholders that The Stanley Works withdraw the listing of its common stock, par value $2.50 per share, from NYSE Arca in order to reduce duplicative administrative burdens and costs.

The Stanley Works' common stock continues to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange, its principal listing exchange.

The Stanley Works also hereby gives permission to NYSE Arca to include The Stanley Works in a press release to be published by NYSE Arca on January 8, 2007 on behalf of a group of dually listed companies voluntarily delisting. The Stanley Works acknowledges that it will not file a Form 25 with the Securities and Exchange Commission before January 18, 2007.

Sincerely,

/s/ Bruce H. Beatt
Name: Bruce H. Beatt
Title: Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary