DID YOU KNOW…

Stanley Tools made over 180 different models of handplanes in its heyday – many of which sold in the tens of millions. Many of them are common and found in most workshops across the world, while some are very rare indeed. If you need to find out some quick information about the collector value, manufacturing dates, sizes and features, then check out the “Stats Sheets” section for basic info on the entire range of Stanley handplanes.


Stanley No. 378 Weatherstrip Rabbet Plane

Manufactured: 1933 to 1958
Length: 8 inches
Blade Width: 13/16 inch
Construction: Cast iron
Finish: Japanned
Features: Adjustable fence and depth stops
Uses: Designed for metal weatherstrip installation
Average Dealer Price: $50 to $150
Average eBay Price: $60 to $150

Other Notes: Earlier types were supplied with an 11/16 inch cutter and three optional cutters were also available: 3/4, 7/8 and 1 inch.


Updated: 25th July, 2006

Stanley No. 378 Weatherstrip 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.