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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


Updated: 12th March, 2006

Stanley No. 20 Circular 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.