Stanley No. 4-1/2 Smooth Plane
| Manufactured: | 1884 to 1961 |
| Length: | 10 inches |
| Blade Width: | 2-3/8 inches |
| Construction: | Cast iron, rosewood handle & knob |
| Finish: | Japanned |
| Features: | Extra wide |
| Uses: | General purpose bench plane |
| Average Dealer Price: | $50 to $200 |
| Average eBay Price: | $30 to $120 |
| Prelateral: | $750 to $1500 |
| Other Notes: | Sweetheart versions (1920-1935) often reach higher prices, but not always |


| Updated: | 15th February, 2006 |
Stanley No. 4-1/2 Smooth Planes on eBay right now…
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Stanley NutDrivers 6 pc 3/16, 1/4, 5/16, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2 US $33.00 Auction Ends: Thursday May-17-2012 20:12:31 PDT | Watch this Item |
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Stanley Ruler USA Warrented Boxwood 4 Fold NO 66 1/2 Ruler 36" Long US $42.99 Auction Ends: Friday May-18-2012 5:06:09 PDT | Watch this Item |
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Proto / Stanley J07524L Socket Impact 3/4 Dr 1-1/2 6Pt- BRAND NEW US $25.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Friday May-18-2012 7:00:03 PDT | Watch this Item |
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STANLEY A33LRA4CT-012 PNEUMATIC NUTRUNNER,1/2" DRIVE US $10.50 (2 Bids) Auction Ends: Friday May-18-2012 8:46:01 PDT | Watch this Item |
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TOOL -- STANLEY RULE #36-1/2... 2 FOOT 4 FOLD -- CALIPER TYPE US $39.95 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Friday May-18-2012 9:55:52 PDT | Watch this Item |
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Stanley No. 59 Doweling Jig 6 sizes 3/16-1/4-5/16-3/8-7/16-1/2 Guides Made-USA US $20.50 (4 Bids) Auction Ends: Friday May-18-2012 12:45:49 PDT | Watch this Item |
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STANLEY PLANE #4 1/2--5--6--7- 8--10 HANDLE MESQUITE ROSEWOOD NOT EARLY CUSTOM US $21.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Friday May-18-2012 18:09:21 PDT | Watch this Item |
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Antique Vintage Stanley No 2 Plated Try Square 4 1/2" Patent Date 2-8-98 US $19.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Friday May-18-2012 18:33:30 PDT | Watch this Item |
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Box of 12 Stanley Proto 1/4 drive 1/2 inch 12pt sockets Military Surplus US $4.99 Auction Ends: Friday May-18-2012 20:03:48 PDT | Watch this Item |
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Stanley 3-1/2 x 3-1/2 Antique Silver Door Hinge NOS CD 741 K4 - Quantity TWO US $4.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Friday May-18-2012 21:53:59 PDT | Watch this Item |
| 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. |





