http://www.handplane.com Hand planes, Stanley planes, infill planes & planemaking Tue, 07 Sep 2010 04:41:39 +0000 en hourly 1 http://www.handplane.com/joh-weiss-sohn-1909-catalog-part-i http://www.handplane.com/joh-weiss-sohn-1909-catalog-part-i#comments Sat, 12 Aug 2006 07:08:24 +0000 Administrator http://www.handplane.com/archives/143 http://www.handplane.com/joh-weiss-sohn-1909-catalog-part-i/feed 0 The scans below are from the Joh. Weiss & Sohn 1909 Catalog of 1909. The company is one of the oldest planemakers still in existence, and was founded 1820 by a Bavarian carpenter, Johann Baptist Weiss, who emigrated to Vienna, Austria, in 1809. Weiss was succeeded by his son J. B. Weiss, Jr. who, according to history, was on the cutting edge of modern business practices – using market analysis and time studies before 1850. To promote exports he competed in the great 19th Century Expositions, most notably in London in 1851, Paris in 1855, St. Petersburg, and Sydney in 1879. Due to a devastating fire in 1945, where all records were lost, it is unsure when the company first started exporting to the United States, but it is estimated they started around about 1850 or so. In 1911 Weiss aquired the firm of D. Flir Vorm. Franz Wertheim, a manufacturer of plane irons and steel tools. Until this time Weiss had bought its plane irons from the firm of Herman, whose name appears on many Weiss irons above the Weiss logo and below the double eagle which signifies Weiss’s appointment as an official supplier to the old Austrian Royal [...] http://www.handplane.com/stanley-victor-no-1105-jack-plane http://www.handplane.com/stanley-victor-no-1105-jack-plane#comments Fri, 11 Aug 2006 07:07:46 +0000 Administrator http://www.handplane.com/archives/273 http://www.handplane.com/stanley-victor-no-1105-jack-plane/feed 0 Manufactured: Two manufacturing periods — 1936 to 1942 & 1952 to 1953 Length: 14 inches Blade Width: 2 inches Construction: Cast iron, hardwood handle & knob Finish: Japanned or grey enamel Uses: General purpose bench plane Average Dealer Price: $15 to $75 Average eBay Price: $12 to $55 Other Notes: An “intermediate version” plane. These late model Victors (not to be confused with Leonard Bailey’s “Victor” planes) were priced mid-way between the handyman “Defiance” line and the Stanley “Bailey type” planes. Updated: 15th August, 2006 Stanley Victor No. 1105 Jack Planes on eBay right now… STANLEY 4 SQUARE PLANE #1105 WITH DECAL / SWEEHEART US $15.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Monday Sep-13-2010 12:06:04 PDT   | Watch this Item VICTOR 1105 PLANE BY STANLEY WOODWORKING TOOL CLEAN US $11.95 Auction Ends: Tuesday Sep-28-2010 9:14:53 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 – [...] http://www.handplane.com/stanley-no-66-hand-beader http://www.handplane.com/stanley-no-66-hand-beader#comments Mon, 07 Aug 2006 06:18:00 +0000 Administrator http://www.handplane.com/archives/263 http://www.handplane.com/stanley-no-66-hand-beader/feed 0 Manufactured: 1888 to 1941 Length: 10 inches Blade Width: 8 blades provided Construction: Cast iron Finish: Nickel plated Features: 2 fences (1 straight & 1 round) and 8 interchangeable cutters Uses: Used for beading, reeding, fluting, stinging and very light routing Average Dealer Price (with full cutter set): $100 to $240 Average Dealer Price (with no cutters): $40 to $80 Average eBay Price: $90 to $210 Type 1 (with full cutter set): $100 to $250 Type 1 (with no cutters): $50 to $100 Replacement set of 8 cutters: $50 to $100 Individual cutters: $5 to $10 Other Notes: Earlier types are japanned (prior to 1898) Updated: 13th August, 2006 Stanley No. 66 Hand Beaders on eBay right now… RARE 9 Stanley No.66 Hand Beader Cutters Curved Fence US $18.50 (3 Bids) Auction Ends: Sunday Sep-12-2010 16:00:33 PDT   | Watch this Item STANLEY No. 66 Hand Beader Mint In The Original Box US $245.00 Auction Ends: Wednesday Sep-15-2010 8:56:34 PDT   | Watch this Item STANLEY 66 BEADER, OB - EXCELLENT US $170.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Wednesday Sep-15-2010 16:57:53 PDT   | Watch this Item TOOL--- STANLEY SPOKE-SHAVE #66 -- HAND BEADER US $29.95 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Thursday [...] http://www.handplane.com/stanley-no-43-millers-pat-adjustable-plow-plane http://www.handplane.com/stanley-no-43-millers-pat-adjustable-plow-plane#comments Mon, 07 Aug 2006 02:39:22 +0000 Administrator http://www.handplane.com/archives/262 http://www.handplane.com/stanley-no-43-millers-pat-adjustable-plow-plane/feed 0 Manufactured: 1871 to 1897 Length: 10-1/2 inches Blade Width: 9 provided: 1/8, 3/16, 1/4, 5/16, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 5/8 inch, 1/4 inch tongue cutter and slitter Construction: Cast iron, rosewood handle Finish: Japanned Features: Adjustable fence and depth stop, removable filletster bottom and 9 cutters Uses: Plow, rabbet and match plane Average Dealer Price: $350 to $700 Average eBay Price: $400 to $800 Type 1: $3500 to $7000 Type 2: $650 to $1200 Types 3 to 5: $450 to $900 Types 6 to 9: $350 to $700 Updated: 13th August, 2006 Stanley No. 43 Miller’s Pat. Adjustable Plow Planes on eBay right now… No items matching your keywords were found. 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 [...] http://www.handplane.com/stanley-no-39-38-dado-plane http://www.handplane.com/stanley-no-39-38-dado-plane#comments Sat, 05 Aug 2006 06:00:44 +0000 Administrator http://www.handplane.com/archives/261 http://www.handplane.com/stanley-no-39-38-dado-plane/feed 0 Manufactured: 1900 to 1950 Length: 8 inches Blade Width: 3/8 inches Construction: Cast iron Finish: Japanned Features: Skewed cutter, adjustable depth stop and spurs Uses: For cutting a rectangular groove or channel Average Dealer Price: $75 to $200 Average eBay Price: $80 to $180 Type 1: $125 to $250 Other Notes: Available in 8 different cutter sizes Updated: 13th August, 2006 Stanley No. 39-3/8 Dado Planes on eBay right now… VINTAGE STANLEY CARPENTRY DADO PLANE No. 39 3/8 " w BOX US $51.00 (6 Bids) Auction Ends: Friday Sep-10-2010 17:50:06 PDT   | Watch this Item STANLEY #39-3/4 DADO PLANE - FINE US $77.98 (7 Bids) Auction Ends: Sunday Sep-12-2010 18:20:04 PDT   | Watch this Item STANLEY # 39 DADO PLANE 1" PATENTED 1902 US $18.27 (3 Bids) Auction Ends: Wednesday Sep-15-2010 16:41:53 PDT   | Watch this Item STANLEY SWEETHEART NO.39 1 INCH DADO RABBET PLANE TOOL US $249.99 Auction Ends: Thursday Sep-16-2010 6:22:24 PDT   | Watch this Item FINE Stanley No.39-7/8 Dado Plane - TYPE ONE!!!!! US $4.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Sunday Sep-19-2010 19:19:31 PDT   | Watch this Item Sources: While many of the dealers prices for Stanley planes are largely set by John [...] http://www.handplane.com/stanley-no-30-jointer-plane http://www.handplane.com/stanley-no-30-jointer-plane#comments Sat, 05 Aug 2006 02:38:23 +0000 Administrator http://www.handplane.com/archives/260 http://www.handplane.com/stanley-no-30-jointer-plane/feed 0 Manufactured: 1969 to 1917 Length: 22 inches Blade Width: 2-3/8 inches Construction: Cast iron frame, beech bottom, handle & knob Finish: Japanned frame, lacquered wood parts Features: Wood bottom Uses: General purpose bench plane Average Dealer Price: $15 to $50 Average eBay Price: $12 to $35 Type 1: $250 to $500 Types 2 to 4: $100 to $200 Types 5 to 6: $35 to $75 Updated: 13th August, 2006 Stanley No. 30 Jointer Planes on eBay right now… Fine STANLEY No. 5 Sweetheart Jack Plane Ca. 1920-30 US $79.00 Auction Ends: Friday Oct-08-2010 7:33:39 PDT   | Watch this Item Fine STANLEY No. 5 Sweetheart Jack Plane Ca. 1920-30 US $79.00 Auction Ends: Friday Oct-08-2010 7:33:51 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 [...] http://www.handplane.com/stanley-no-10-14-c-carriage-makers-rabbet-plane http://www.handplane.com/stanley-no-10-14-c-carriage-makers-rabbet-plane#comments Fri, 04 Aug 2006 02:37:57 +0000 Administrator http://www.handplane.com/archives/259 http://www.handplane.com/stanley-no-10-14-c-carriage-makers-rabbet-plane/feed 0 Manufactured: 1911 to 1942 Length: 13 inches Blade Width: 2-1/8 inches Construction: Cast iron, rosewood handle & knob Finish: Japanned Features: Tilting handles, spurs on each side, corrugated bottom Uses: For rabbeting an edge on a board Average Dealer Price: $1500 to $2600 Average eBay Price: $1300 to $2150 Other Notes: Some planes are without spurs. Sweetheart versions (1920-1935) often reach higher prices, but not always Updated: 13th August, 2006 Stanley No. 10-1/4 C Carriage Maker’s Rabbet Planes on eBay right now… Antique Stanley No.10 Carriage Makers Rabbet Plane Tool US $346.00 Auction Ends: Sunday Sep-12-2010 12:02:22 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 [...] http://www.handplane.com/stanley-bedrock-no-608-c-jointer-plane http://www.handplane.com/stanley-bedrock-no-608-c-jointer-plane#comments Thu, 03 Aug 2006 02:40:50 +0000 Administrator http://www.handplane.com/archives/265 http://www.handplane.com/stanley-bedrock-no-608-c-jointer-plane/feed 0 Manufactured: 1900 to 1935 Length: 24 inches Blade Width: 2-5/8 inches Construction: Cast iron, rosewood handle & knob Finish: Japanned Features: Corrugated sole. Superior frog seating Uses: General purpose bench plane Average Dealer Price: $200 to $500 Average eBay Price: $170 to $430 Types 1 to 4: $225 to $450 Other Notes: The Bedrock planes are built more solidly than Stanley’s other bench planes. Updated: 13th August, 2006 Stanley Bedrock No. 608 C Jointer Planes on eBay right now… STANLEY NO. 608 BED ROCK PLANE 24 IN. REPAIR - AS IS US $20.00 (6 Bids) Auction Ends: Saturday Sep-11-2010 15:07:04 PDT   | Watch this Item Stanley # no. 608 wood plane Bed Rock 24" inch US $100.00 (3 Bids) Auction Ends: Saturday Sep-11-2010 17:13:29 PDT   | Watch this Item sweetheart STANLEY TOOL PLANE posters 45 55 chisel 608 US $39.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Sunday Sep-12-2010 17:45:15 PDT   | Watch this Item victor STANLEY COLLECTOR NEWS walter bedrock 602 608 US $19.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Monday Sep-13-2010 17:45:15 PDT   | Watch this Item Stanley 32 oz Hammer #608 - Vintage! US $19.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Tuesday Sep-14-2010 18:40:03 PDT   | Watch this Item [...] http://www.handplane.com/stanley-no-a-18-aluminum-block-plane http://www.handplane.com/stanley-no-a-18-aluminum-block-plane#comments Tue, 01 Aug 2006 20:50:27 +0000 Administrator http://www.handplane.com/archives/257 http://www.handplane.com/stanley-no-a-18-aluminum-block-plane/feed 0 Manufactured: 1925 to 1935 Length: 6 inches Blade Width: 1-5/8 inches Construction: Aluminum Finish: None Features: Adjustable mouth. A non-rusting, lighter version plane Uses: General purpose block plane Average Dealer Price: $100 to $260 Average eBay Price: $120 to $230 Other Notes: Not an overly popular plane but still a collectable one. Updated: 1st August, 2006 Stanley No. A 18 Aluminum Block Planes on eBay right now… No items matching your keywords were found. 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+ [...] http://www.handplane.com/stanley-two-tone-no-oh-20-block-plane http://www.handplane.com/stanley-two-tone-no-oh-20-block-plane#comments Mon, 31 Jul 2006 14:29:26 +0000 Administrator http://www.handplane.com/archives/276 http://www.handplane.com/stanley-two-tone-no-oh-20-block-plane/feed 0 Manufactured: 1941 to 1943 Length: 7 inches Blade Width: 1-5/8 inches Construction: Cast iron, hardwood knob Finish: Two-Tone Uses: General purpose block plane Average Dealer Price: $10 to $50 Average eBay Price: $8 to $35 Other Notes: A cheaper line from the Stanley “Bailey type” planes. Updated: 15th August, 2006 Stanley Two-Tone No. OH-20 Block Planes on eBay right now… No items matching your keywords were found. 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. http://www.handplane.com/stanley-bedrock-no-606-c-fore-plane http://www.handplane.com/stanley-bedrock-no-606-c-fore-plane#comments Sun, 30 Jul 2006 08:15:11 +0000 Administrator http://www.handplane.com/archives/252 http://www.handplane.com/stanley-bedrock-no-606-c-fore-plane/feed 0 Manufactured: 1900 to 1941 Length: 18 inches Blade Width: 2-3/8 inches Construction: Cast iron, rosewood handle and knob Features: Corrugated sole. Superior frog seating Finish: Japanned Uses: General purpose bench plane Average Dealer Price: $150 to $360 Average eBay Price: $140 to $330 Type 1-4: $175 to $360 Other Notes: The Bedrock planes are built more solidly than Stanley’s other bench planes Updated: 30th July, 2006 Stanley Bedrock No. 606 C Fore Planes on eBay right now… Stanley Bed Rock 606 Type 3 US $249.00 Auction Ends: Friday Sep-10-2010 10:06:57 PDT   | Watch this Item FRONT KNOB STANLEY 606 BEDROCK PLANE W/MOUNTING BOLT US $9.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Tuesday Sep-14-2010 16:20:18 PDT   | Watch this Item TOTE STANLEY 606 BEDROCK PLANE W/MOUNTING BOLT VINTAGE US $9.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Tuesday Sep-14-2010 16:21:00 PDT   | Watch this Item 5000 PK 3/8" HD Stanley TRC-606 STAPLES NIB US $14.99 Auction Ends: Sunday Sep-26-2010 11:05:24 PDT   | Watch this Item RARE! VTG. DETROIT REDWINGS STANLEY CUP SHIRT '97 #606 US $12.95 Auction Ends: Tuesday Sep-28-2010 13:10:16 PDT   | Watch this Item SOLOMON ISLANDS SCOTT# 606 STANLEY GIBBONS# 610-3 NH US $11.95 Auction Ends: Monday Oct-04-2010 16:15:23 [...] http://www.handplane.com/stanley-no-340-furring-plane http://www.handplane.com/stanley-no-340-furring-plane#comments Sat, 29 Jul 2006 22:56:30 +0000 Administrator http://www.handplane.com/archives/253 http://www.handplane.com/stanley-no-340-furring-plane/feed 0 Manufactured: 1905 to 1917 Length: 10 inches Blade Width: 2 inches Construction: Cast iron, beech handle and knob Features: Relieved bottom. Finish: Japanned Uses: Prepares rough lumber prior to the use of a bench plane Average Dealer Price: $900 to $1800 Average eBay Price: $850 to $1680 Other Notes: Sole projects just fore and aft of the mouth and at the rear, just below the handle Updated: 30th July, 2006 Stanley No. 340 Furring Planes on eBay right now… Nos Stanley Yankee Screwdriver 7/32" Bit 68-340 US $4.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Tuesday Sep-14-2010 15:31:39 PDT   | Watch this Item Stanley Yankee Screwdriver Bit 68-340 US $5.69 Auction Ends: Tuesday Sep-28-2010 13:57:18 PDT   | Watch this Item YAMAHA OVATION 340 VOLT REGULATOR RECTIFIER US $11.25 Auction Ends: Wednesday Sep-29-2010 8:23:38 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 [...]