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Stanley Tools made over 180 different models of handplanes in its heyday – many of which sold in the tens of millions. Many of them are common and found in most workshops across the world, while some are very rare indeed. If you need to find out some quick information about the collector value, manufacturing dates, sizes and features, then check out the “Stats Sheets” section for basic info on the entire range of Stanley handplanes.




Stanley No. 2 Smooth Plane


Manufactured: 1869 to 1961
Length: 7 inches
Blade Width: 1-5/8 inches
Construction: Cast iron, rosewood handle & knob
Finish: Japanned
Features: Compact one-handed use
Uses: General purpose bench plane
Average Dealer Price: $250 to $500
Average eBay Price: $220 to $560
Type 1: $750 to $1500
Type 2: $400 to $800
Type 4: $300 to $650
Type 19: $300 to $650 (manufactured 1955-61)

Other Notes: A small, general purpose bench plane best suited for one handed use (similar to a block plane). The last production type (Type 19) is one inch longer which increases the value $50 to $200 above the average price. Sweetheart versions (1920-1935) often reach higher prices, but not always

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Updated: 12th March, 2006

Stanley No. 2 Smooth Planes on eBay right now…

1x1.trans Stanley No. 2 Smooth Plane Antique Vintage Stanley No 2 Smooth Plane Rule & Level Blade NICE
US $140.20 (10 Bids)
Auction Ends: Thursday May-17-2012 18:34:18 PDT
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1x1.trans Stanley No. 2 Smooth Plane Stanley No 5 1/2 Extra Wide Jumbo Jack Smooth Bottom Plane
US $120.00
Auction Ends: Saturday May-19-2012 15:10:42 PDT
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1x1.trans Stanley No. 2 Smooth Plane EXTREMELY CLEAN STANLEY 4 1/2 WIDE SMOOTH PLANE MUST SEE
US $99.99 (0 Bid)
Auction Ends: Saturday May-19-2012 19:18:33 PDT
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1x1.trans Stanley No. 2 Smooth Plane Stanley,Bostitch Coil Galvanized Smooth Nails 3 1/2 x.131 wire welded 2700 piece
US $58.00 (0 Bid)
Auction Ends: Sunday May-20-2012 9:57:05 PDT
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1x1.trans Stanley No. 2 Smooth Plane Stanley Mogloss Smooth Pile Refill 9 x 1.1/2in 4-29-86
US $8.28
Auction Ends: Monday May-21-2012 6:11:47 PDT
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1x1.trans Stanley No. 2 Smooth Plane 2 VINTAGE STANLEY BAILEY N0.5 WOOD PLANES ONE SMOOTH & ONE RIBBED BOTTOM
US $5.50 (2 Bids)
Auction Ends: Monday May-21-2012 19:05:08 PDT
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1x1.trans Stanley No. 2 Smooth Plane VINTAGE STANLEY No.4-1/2 SMOOTH PLANE
US $24.99 (0 Bid)
Auction Ends: Monday May-21-2012 21:18:39 PDT
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1x1.trans Stanley No. 2 Smooth Plane VTG LATTER STANLEY BAILEY NO. 5 1/4 SMOOTH BOTTOM 11 1/2" IRON JACK WOOD PLANE
US $24.99 (0 Bid)
Auction Ends: Tuesday May-22-2012 7:49:58 PDT
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1x1.trans Stanley No. 2 Smooth Plane Vintage Stanley Plane No 2 Smooth Plane 7" Circa 1933-1941 Type 15 ?
US $297.97
Auction Ends: Tuesday May-22-2012 18:20:08 PDT
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1x1.trans Stanley No. 2 Smooth Plane 2 Vintage Planes, Stanley Bailey No 4 Corrugated & Made In USA Unmarked Smooth
US $9.99 (0 Bid)
Auction Ends: Wednesday May-23-2012 18:12:01 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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