DID YOU KNOW…
Thomas Norris is famous for his highly crafted and beautifully made infill planes. E. Guymer reminisces about a time when he was first introduced to Mr. & Mrs. Norris and how he would eventually became a part of the family.
Stanley No. 98 Side Rabbet Plane
Manufactured: | 1896 to 1942 |
Length: | 4 inches |
Blade Width: | 1/2 inch |
Construction: | Cast iron & rosewood knob |
Finish: | Nickel plated |
Features: | Reversible nose piece |
Uses: | Right hand edge trimming |
Average Dealer Price: | $50 to $125 |
Average eBay Price: | $60 to $110 |
Other Notes: | Some planes come with an adjustable depth stop, which can raise the price by $20 to $50. |



Updated: | 26th April, 2006 |
Stanley No. 98 Side Rabbet 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. |