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. 5-1/4 C Jack Plane
| Manufactured: | 1921 to 1942 |
| Length: | 11-1/2 inches |
| Blade Width: | 1-3/4 inches |
| Construction: | Cast iron, rosewood handle & knob |
| Features: | Corrugated bottom. Narrow version of number 5 |
| Finish: | Japanned |
| Uses: | General purpose bench plane |
| Average Dealer Price: | $200 to $400 |
| Average eBay Price: | $175 to $360 |
| Other Notes: | This plane was a popular choice for manual training due to is smaller size. Often referred to as a “Junior Jack†plane. Sweetheart versions (1920-1935) often reach higher prices, but not always |
| Updated: | 29th July, 2006 |
Stanley No. 5-1/4 C Jack 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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