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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. 56 Core Box Plane


Manufactured: 1909 to 1923
Length: 6 inches
Blade Width: 3/8 inch
Construction: Cast iron, rosewood handle
Finish: Japanned
Features: Compact size
Uses: Cuts 9/16 to 2 inch diameter semicircles
Average Dealer Price: $800 to $1600
Average eBay Price: $680 to $1400

Other Notes: Probably not a popular selling plane as many pattern makers would just cast up their own core box planes from bronze or cast iron

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Updated: 29th July, 2006

Stanley No. 56 Core Box Planes on eBay right now…

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US $900.00
Auction Ends: Sunday May-20-2012 17:55:12 PDT
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US $1,100.00
Auction Ends: Friday May-25-2012 20:00:53 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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