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Stanley No. 50 Light Combination Plane
| Manufactured: | 1872 to 1962 |
| Length: | 9-1/4 inches |
| Blade Width: | 17 provided in various sizes |
| Construction: | Cast iron |
| Finish: | Nickel plated |
| Features: | Adjustable fence and depth stop. 17 interchangeable blades |
| Uses: | Plow, beading, match and dado plane |
| Average Dealer Price: | $75 to $150 |
| Average eBay Price: | $70 to $150 |
| Type 1: | $150 to $300 |
| Type 2 to 5: | $100 to $250 |
| Cutter set: | $50 to $100 |
| Other Notes: | Type 1 came with only 8 blades and is referred to as the 1872 Millers Pat. Type 1 was supplied with a bronze version and other earlier types were japanned prior to 1898. The first and last type also has a rosewood handle. Sweetheart versions (1920-1935) often reach higher prices, but not always |
| Updated: | 30th March, 2006 |
Stanley No. 50 Light Combination 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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