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Currently the Planemaker Gallery features the work of over 100 contemporary plane makers from around the world. From larger commercial operations to individuals who just want to make planes for their own use.


Stanley No. 11 Beltmaker’s Plane

Manufactured: 1869 to 1943
Length: 5-3/4 inches
Blade Width: 2-3/8 inches
Construction: Cast iron, rosewood or maple handles
Finish: Japanned
Features: Adjustable throat
Uses: Chamfering the ends of leather belting
Average Dealer Price: $100 to $200
Average eBay Price: $90 to $230
Type 1: $200 to $400
Type 2: $150 to $300

Other Notes: Sweetheart versions (1920-1935) often reach higher prices, but not always


Updated: 12th March, 2006

Stanley No. 11 Beltmaker’s Planes on eBay right now…


Sources: While many of the dealers prices for Stanley planes are largely set by John Walters’ book “Antique & Collectible Stanley Tools” it appears that eBay, while acknowledging the Walters guide somewhat, tends to march to it’s own beat and sets its own prices. For that reason – and the fact that eBay’s reach and customer base is huge – I’ve decided to include a separate eBay average price here. Other sources include: “The Antique Tool Collector’s Guide To Value” by Ronald S. Barlow, “Antique & Collectible Stanley Tools” by John Walter, “The Stanley Plane” by Alvin Sellens, “Patrick’s Blood & Gore” by Patrick Leach, various auctions and sales of collectable tools and my own compilations of prices realized, observations and notes over the past 20+ years.

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