March 1, 2004


Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C.  20549-0001

Re:  The Stanley Works Power of Attorney

To Whom It May Concern:

This will confirm that I have granted to Bruce Beatt and Joyce
Griffin the authority (a) on my behalf, execute and file the
Initial Statement of Beneficial Ownership of Securities (Form 3),
the Statement of Changes in Beneficial Ownership (Form 4) and the
Annual Statement of Changes in Beneficial Ownership (Form 5), as
my Attorney in Fact and (b) to grant a power of substitution to
name successors to execute and file such forms.

Such power of attorney shall remain in full force and effect until
either (i) I am no longer subject to the reporting requirements
under Section 16 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended or
(ii) I have provided you with written notice withdrawing this
authority.

The Power of Attorney is effective immediately upon filing with
the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Sincerely,



/s/JOHN F. LUNDGREN