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Stanley No. 103 Block Plane


Manufactured: 1877 to 1962
Length: 5-1/2 inches
Blade Width: 1-3/8 inches
Construction: Cast iron
Finish: Japanned
Features: Small “pocket size” plane
Uses: General purpose block plane
Average Dealer Price: $10 to $60
Average eBay Price: $12 to $48
Type 1: $100 to $260

Other Notes: Type 1 has a wooden front knob. Due to their handy size, these planes are great for putting in your pocket and taking to the lumber yard.

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Updated: 13th August, 2006

Stanley No. 103 Block Planes on eBay right now…

1x1.trans Stanley No. 103 Block Plane Antique Stanley Block Plane #103, Type 2 or 3, No Knob, 1880's Blade Mark, 5.5".
US $19.95 (0 Bid)
Auction Ends: Tuesday May-22-2012 15:26:58 PDT
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1x1.trans Stanley No. 103 Block Plane (3) VINTAGE STANLEY NO.9 1/2-HANDYMAN NO. 1247-SMALL BLOCK NO.103-NICE CONDITION
US $44.95
Auction Ends: Tuesday May-29-2012 20:04:09 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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