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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 9: | $75 to $150 |
| Types 10 to 12: | $50 to $100 |
| Other Notes: | Two later types are identical to a No. 15 except for the finish. Sweetheart versions (1920-1935) often reach higher prices, but not always. |
| Updated: | 25th July, 2006 |
Stanley No. 17 Block 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. |
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