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Our aim is to make Handplane Central a valuable source of information for all types of handplanes, including wooden planes, infill planes and Stanley type planes.

If you want to make a woodworking plane we have a selection of plans for making planes and we’re adding new articles almost every day. So if you’re into planemaking, aspiring to be a planemaker, a hand plane collector or just want to learn about hand planes in general and how to use them then Handplane Central is a good place to start.


Stanley No. 5-1/2 Jack Plane

Manufactured: 1898 to 1958 Length: 15 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 $150 Average eBay Price: $25 to $80 Other Notes: Sweetheart versions (1920-1935)…

Stanley No. 6 Fore Plane

Manufactured: 1869 to 1970 Length: 18 inches Blade Width: 2-3/8 inches Construction: Cast iron, rosewood handle & knob Finish: Japanned Uses: General purpose bench plane Average Dealer Price: $40 to $80 Average eBay Price: $30 to $60 Type 1: $300 to $600 Type 2: $200…