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Stanley planes are amongst the most collectible and valuable planes around but where do you find information on making your Stanley plane a better, sharper, more precise woodworking tool? How do you know what Stanley plane you have or what the value is? Well right here of course! We have a lot of information on the various Stanley planes and thier care and usage.

Want to buy or sell a Stanley plane? Check out the corresponding model number in our Stat Sheets section for the current value of the plane as well as it’s statistics. Chances are you’ll find a bargain hand plane or two for sale on eBay if you’re lucky.




Stanley No. 54 Plow & Rabbet Plane


Manufactured: 1941 to 1950
Length: 9-1/4 inches
Blade Width: 8 provided
Construction: Cast iron
Finish: Nickel plated
Features: Adjustable fence and depth stop
Uses: Plow and rabbet plane
Average Dealer Price: $650 to $1300
Average eBay Price: $600 to $1000

Other Notes: Identical to a No. 50 plow plane except that there is no depth stop provided on the sliding section. The plane is marked as a No. 54, and some planes have been found with japanned parts instead of the nickel plating

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Updated: 29th July, 2006

Stanley No. 54 Plow & Rabbet Planes on eBay right now…

1x1.trans Stanley No. 54 Plow & Rabbet Plane Rare Old Stanley Spoke Shave Tool No 54 Made In USA Tool Nice Look Plane Wood !!
US $19.99 (0 Bid)
Auction Ends: Sunday May-20-2012 16:20:52 PDT
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1x1.trans Stanley No. 54 Plow & Rabbet Plane CUTTER #54 FOR STANLEY 55 MOLDING PLANE!
US $9.99 (0 Bid)
Auction Ends: Sunday May-20-2012 19:13:15 PDT
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1x1.trans Stanley No. 54 Plow & Rabbet Plane STANLEY NO.50 & 54 COMBINATION PLANE CUTTER ADJUSTMENT LEVER & BUSHING, N.O.S.
US $5.99
Auction Ends: Tuesday Jun-05-2012 15:22:26 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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