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Stanley No. 40 Scrub Plane


Manufactured: 1896 to 1962
Length: 9-1/2 inches
Blade Width: 1-1/4 inches
Construction: Cast iron, beech or rosewood handle & knob
Finish: Japanned
Features: Extra thick blade with convex edge for roughing out
Uses: Quick removal of excess stock from rough lumber
Average Dealer Price: $50 to $130
Average eBay Price: $45 to $100
Type 1: $75 to $150

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

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Updated: 30th March, 2006

Stanley No. 40 Scrub Planes on eBay right now…

1x1.trans Stanley No. 40 Scrub Plane Vintage Stanley No 40 Scrub Plane (No Cutter)
US $31.00 (6 Bids)
Auction Ends: Thursday May-17-2012 18:00:14 PDT
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1x1.trans Stanley No. 40 Scrub Plane Stanley No. 40 ½ Scrub Wood Plane Sweetheart Blade
US $99.00 (0 Bid)
Auction Ends: Thursday May-17-2012 18:43:55 PDT
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1x1.trans Stanley No. 40 Scrub Plane Vintage Stanley No. 40 Scrub Plane Nice LOOK!!!
US $22.50 (2 Bids)
Auction Ends: Friday May-18-2012 15:03:39 PDT
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1x1.trans Stanley No. 40 Scrub Plane Stanley plane number 40 scub plane, carpenter-woodworker tool
US $18.50 (4 Bids)
Auction Ends: Saturday May-19-2012 15:15:58 PDT
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1x1.trans Stanley No. 40 Scrub Plane ANTIQUE STANLEY NO.40 SCRUB PLANE. HAS V - LOGO ON CUTTER. VERY NICE HANDLES.
US $60.00 (0 Bid)
Auction Ends: Saturday May-19-2012 19:47:00 PDT
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1x1.trans Stanley No. 40 Scrub Plane VINTAGE STANLEY NO.40 SCRUB PLANE. VERY GOOD CONDITION.
US $60.00 (0 Bid)
Auction Ends: Saturday May-19-2012 20:57:27 PDT
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1x1.trans Stanley No. 40 Scrub Plane ANTIQUE STANLEY SCRUB PLANE. NO.40, NICE HANDLES. BROKEN LEVER CAP, STILL WORKS.
US $45.00 (0 Bid)
Auction Ends: Sunday May-20-2012 16:49:39 PDT
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1x1.trans Stanley No. 40 Scrub Plane STANLEY NO. 40 SCRUB PLANE BLADE ( ST. JAMES BAY )
US $10.50 (2 Bids)
Auction Ends: Sunday May-20-2012 21:38:12 PDT
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1x1.trans Stanley No. 40 Scrub Plane ANTIQUE GROUP WOODEN WOOD PLANE X 40 OHIO TOOL STANLEY GREENFIELD SMITH AUBURN
US $600.00 (0 Bid)
Auction Ends: Monday May-21-2012 10:39:21 PDT
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1x1.trans Stanley No. 40 Scrub Plane STANLEY 40 SCRUB PLANE W/ REPAIRED CAP, HARDWOOD HANDLES
US $34.99 (0 Bid)
Auction Ends: Monday May-21-2012 15:01:02 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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