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Stanley No. 203 Block Plane

Manufactured: 1912 to 1961 Length: 5-1/2 inches Blade Width: 1-3/8 inches Construction: Cast iron, rosewood knob Finish: Japanned Uses: General purpose block plane Average Dealer Price: $40 to $100 Average eBay Price: $26 to $75 Other Notes: Sweetheart versions (1920-1935) sometimes reach slightly higher prices…

Stanley No. 100 Block Plane

Manufactured: 1898 to 1958 Length: 3-1/2 inches Blade Width: 1 inch Construction: Cast iron Finish: Japanned Uses: For model making and miniature work Average Dealer Price: $20 to $50 Average eBay Price: $22 to $55 Other Notes: Sweetheart versions (1920-1935) often reach higher prices, but…

Stanley No. 17 Block Plane

Manufactured: 1888 to 1942 Length: 7 inches Blade Width: 1-3/4 inches Construction: Cast iron Finish: Japanned, nickel plated trimmings Features: Adjustable throat Uses: General purpose block plane Average Dealer Price: $25 to $75 Average eBay Price: $20 to $65 Type 8a: $100 to $300 Type…