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Stanley Tools made over 180 different models of handplanes in its heyday – many of which sold in the tens of millions. Many of them are common and found in most workshops across the world, while some are very rare indeed. If you need to find out some quick information about the collector value, manufacturing dates, sizes and features, then check out the “Stats Sheets” section for basic info on the entire range of Stanley handplanes.




Stanley No. 20 Circular Plane


Manufactured: 1897 to 1958
Length: 10 inches
Blade Width: 1-3/4 inches
Construction: Cast iron
Finish: Japanned
Features: Compact one-handed use
Uses: Adjustable steel sole cuts a concave or convex surface
Average Dealer Price: $75 to $250
Average eBay Price: $70 to $220
Type 1: $200 to $450

Other Notes: Earlier types were nickel plated until 1919. Sweetheart versions (1920-1935) often reach higher prices, but not always

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Updated: 12th March, 2006

Stanley No. 20 Circular Planes on eBay right now…

1x1.trans Stanley No. 20 Circular Plane Vintage & Rare Stanley Victor #20 Compass Plane (Type 1?) Nickel plating LOOK!
US $67.44 (7 Bids)
Auction Ends: Thursday May-17-2012 16:18:26 PDT
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1x1.trans Stanley No. 20 Circular Plane 20" STANLEY transitional FORE PLANE wood BAILEY tool CARPENTER jointer NICE old
US $20.00 (0 Bid)
Auction Ends: Friday May-18-2012 12:25:26 PDT
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1x1.trans Stanley No. 20 Circular Plane ANTIQUE STANLEY LIBERTY BELL 76 20" PLANE! GOTTA SEE! LOOK!!
US $39.99
Auction Ends: Sunday May-20-2012 10:42:18 PDT
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1x1.trans Stanley No. 20 Circular Plane Stanley No 20 Circular Plane Great Shape no reserve
US $21.00 (4 Bids)
Auction Ends: Sunday May-20-2012 18:05:27 PDT
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1x1.trans Stanley No. 20 Circular Plane VINTAGE TYPE 20 1962-1967 STANLEY JACK PLANE
US $14.99 (0 Bid)
Auction Ends: Sunday May-20-2012 20:49:10 PDT
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1x1.trans Stanley No. 20 Circular Plane STANLEY PLANE IRON FITS No.3-5 1/4-20-22-113 NOS 1 3/4"
US $84.99
Auction Ends: Tuesday May-22-2012 20:37:51 PDT
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1x1.trans Stanley No. 20 Circular Plane Fine STANLEY No. 20 Circular Plane
US $156.00
Auction Ends: Thursday May-24-2012 15:17:03 PDT
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1x1.trans Stanley No. 20 Circular Plane STANLEY No. 4 Smooth Plane Type 11 Ca. 1910-20
US $110.00
Auction Ends: Thursday May-24-2012 15:52:02 PDT
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1x1.trans Stanley No. 20 Circular Plane Stanley OH20 Two-tone block plane (11812)
US $22.27
Auction Ends: Saturday May-26-2012 19:29:04 PDT
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1x1.trans Stanley No. 20 Circular Plane Stanley OH20 Two-tone block plane (11813)
US $24.75
Auction Ends: Saturday May-26-2012 19:30:16 PDT
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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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