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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. 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

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Updated: 15th February, 2006

Stanley No. 4-1/2 Smooth Planes on eBay right now…

1x1.trans Stanley No. 4 1/2 Smooth Plane 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
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1x1.trans Stanley No. 4 1/2 Smooth Plane 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
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1x1.trans Stanley No. 4 1/2 Smooth Plane 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
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1x1.trans Stanley No. 4 1/2 Smooth Plane STANLEY A33LRA4CT-012 PNEUMATIC NUTRUNNER,1/2" DRIVE
US $10.50 (2 Bids)
Auction Ends: Friday May-18-2012 8:46:01 PDT
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1x1.trans Stanley No. 4 1/2 Smooth Plane 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
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1x1.trans Stanley No. 4 1/2 Smooth Plane 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
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1x1.trans Stanley No. 4 1/2 Smooth Plane 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
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1x1.trans Stanley No. 4 1/2 Smooth Plane 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
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1x1.trans Stanley No. 4 1/2 Smooth Plane 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
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1x1.trans Stanley No. 4 1/2 Smooth Plane 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
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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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