DID YOU KNOW…
The descriptive terminology used by planemaker’s and collectors can be somewhat confusing to the beginner. For example there was never any real standardization of the various parts of a plane as such, but the names tended to follow the same general pattern.
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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