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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. 45 Combination Plane


Manufactured: 1884 to 1962
Length: 11-1/2 inches
Blade Width: 18 to 23 blades provided in various sizes
Construction: Cast iron, beech or rosewood handle, knob & fence
Finish: Nickel plated
Features: Adjustable fence and depth stop, slitter and spurs
Uses: Plow, dado, rabbet, filletster, beading, sash and slitting plane
Average Dealer Price (complete): $100 to $380
Average eBay Price: $130 to $350
Type 1: $250 to $500
Type 2 to 3: $200 to $400
Type 4 to 7: $150 to $300
Plane body only (no blades): $25 to $75
Standard blade set (boxed, 18-23): $75 to $130
Special blade set (boxed, 23): $400 to $800
# 5 nosing tool: $50 to $130
# 6 hollow & round: $75 to $150
# 8 hollow & round: $75 to $150
# 10 hollow & round: $75 to $150
# 12 hollow & round: $75 to $150
Complete set of hollows, rounds and nosing tool: $600 to $1200

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

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Updated: 30th March, 2006

Stanley No. 45 Combination Planes on eBay right now…

1x1.trans Stanley No. 45 Combination Plane VINTAGE STANLEY #45 Plane set with 23 CUTTERS
US $150.00 (0 Bid)
Auction Ends: Thursday May-17-2012 16:52:44 PDT
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1x1.trans Stanley No. 45 Combination Plane VIN STANLEY # 45 FANCY PLANE WITH BOX N DIFFERENT BLADE
US $149.99
Auction Ends: Thursday May-17-2012 17:12:44 PDT
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1x1.trans Stanley No. 45 Combination Plane 2 Roman Cutters for Stanley 45/55 Plane #93 & #95
US $14.99 (2 Bids)
Auction Ends: Thursday May-17-2012 19:09:35 PDT
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1x1.trans Stanley No. 45 Combination Plane #32-#36 & #55 Cutters for Stanley 45/55 Plane
US $22.00 (1 Bid)
Auction Ends: Thursday May-17-2012 19:13:49 PDT
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1x1.trans Stanley No. 45 Combination Plane #2 Special Cutter for Stanley 45/55 Plane
US $12.99 (1 Bid)
Auction Ends: Thursday May-17-2012 19:15:33 PDT
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1x1.trans Stanley No. 45 Combination Plane #113 & #115 Cutters for Stanley 55/45 Plane-Round/Bead
US $18.00 (1 Bid)
Auction Ends: Thursday May-17-2012 19:16:33 PDT
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1x1.trans Stanley No. 45 Combination Plane Beading Stop for Stanley 45/55 Plane
US $14.99 (0 Bid)
Auction Ends: Thursday May-17-2012 19:17:42 PDT
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1x1.trans Stanley No. 45 Combination Plane Vintage Stanley No 8H Special Hollow Bottom & Cam Stop for #45 Plane Parts
US $24.99 (0 Bid)
Auction Ends: Thursday May-17-2012 19:56:00 PDT
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1x1.trans Stanley No. 45 Combination Plane STANLEY NO.45 OR NO.55 PLANE SPECIAL CUTTER,NO.52,N.O.S
US $35.00
Auction Ends: Friday May-18-2012 8:23:01 PDT
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1x1.trans Stanley No. 45 Combination Plane Spare Cutter For A Stanley No.45 Combination Plane
US $5.57
Auction Ends: Friday May-18-2012 11:09:50 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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