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Currently the Planemaker Gallery features the work of over 100 contemporary plane makers from around the world. From larger commercial operations to individuals who just want to make planes for their own use.
Stanley No. 52 Chute Board & Plane
| Manufactured: | 1905 to 1943 |
| Length: | 22 inches |
| Blade Width: | 2-3/8 inches |
| Construction: | Cast iron, rosewood handle & knob |
| Finish: | Japanned |
| Features: | Skewed blade. Hold-down clamp, adjustable 90 degree fence |
| Uses: | Trims and mitres end grain. Precision accuracy for cutting angles |
| Average Dealer Price: | $900 to $1600 |
| Average eBay Price: | $900 to $1500 |
| Board (without plane): | $600 to $1200 |
| Other Notes: | The chute board and plane are used together to accurately trim end grain for joints, such as with picture framing. Sweetheart versions (1920-1935) often reach higher prices, but not always |
| Updated: | 30th March, 2006 |
Stanley No. 52 Chute Board & Planes on eBay right now…
| 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. |
