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Stanley No. 5-1/4 C Jack Plane

Manufactured: 1921 to 1942
Length: 11-1/2 inches
Blade Width: 1-3/4 inches
Construction: Cast iron, rosewood handle & knob
Features: Corrugated bottom. Narrow version of number 5
Finish: Japanned
Uses: General purpose bench plane
Average Dealer Price: $200 to $400
Average eBay Price: $175 to $360

Other Notes: This plane was a popular choice for manual training due to is smaller size. Often referred to as a “Junior Jack” plane. Sweetheart versions (1920-1935) often reach higher prices, but not always


Updated: 29th July, 2006

Stanley No. 5-1/4 C Jack 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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