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Just starting out with handplanes? Don’t know the difference between a block plane and a jointer? Confused about jacks, smoothers and fores? Fear not! Handplane Central has information on the different types of planes, what they look like and how to use them. We also have articles on how to choose a hand plane and exactly what you need to know beforehand. From the bare bones basic kit right up to the complete workshop, what planes are luxuries and what planes you just can’t do without!

We also feature the occasional handplane review, along tips and tricks on general handplane use and what accessories are available. So before you go anywhere else, check out what we have to offer on Handplane Central.

Stanley No. 112 Cabinet Scraper Plane

Manufactured: 1885 to 1943 Length: 9 inches Blade Width: 3 inches Construction: Cast iron, rosewood handle & knob Finish: Japanned Uses: Scraping and finishing fine work Average Dealer Price: $100 to $300 Average eBay Price: $120 to $260 Type 1: $150 to $450 Other Notes:…

Stanley No. 110 Block Plane

Manufactured: 1875 to 1982 Length: 7 inches Blade Width: 1-3/4 inches Construction: Cast iron & rosewood knob Finish: Japanned Uses: General purpose block plane Average Dealer Price: $5 to $25 Average eBay Price: $10 to $25 Type 1: $400 to $800 Type 2: $300 to…

Stanley No. 102 Block Plane

Manufactured: 1877 to 1962 Length: 5-1/2 inches Blade Width: 1-3/8 inches Construction: Cast iron Finish: Japanned Features: Small “pocket size” plane Uses: General purpose block plane Average Dealer Price: $5 to $45 Average eBay Price: $10 to $35 Type 1: $30 to $75 Other Notes:…

Stanley No. 100-1/2 Block Plane

Manufactured: 1936 to 1962 Length: 3-1/2 inches Blade Width: 1 inch Construction: Cast iron Finish: Japanned Features: Curved sole Uses: Model making and hollowing out Average Dealer Price: $75 to $150 Average eBay Price: $60 to $130 Updated: 26th April, 2006 Stanley No. 100-1/2 Block…

Stanley No. 99 Side Rabbet Plane

Manufactured: 1897 to 1942 Length: 4 inches Blade Width: 1/2 inch Construction: Cast iron & rosewood knob Finish: Nickel plated Features: Reversible nose piece Uses: Left hand edge trimming Average Dealer Price: $50 to $125 Average eBay Price: $60 to $110 Other Notes: Identical to…

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…

Stanley No. 97 Cabinet Maker’s Edge Plane

Manufactured: 1905 to 1943 Length: 10 inches Blade Width: 2-1/4 inches Construction: Cast iron & rosewood knob Finish: Japanned Features: Chisel-edge blade Uses: For planing right up into a corner, similar to a chisel Average Dealer Price: $450 to $750 Average eBay Price: $480 to…

Stanley No. 95 Edge-Trimming Block Plane

Manufactured: 1911 to 1961 Length: 6 inches Blade Width: 3/4 inch Construction: Cast iron Finish: Japanned Features: Skewed blade Uses: Trimming or squaring the edge of a board Average Dealer Price: $75 to $125 Average eBay Price: $85 to $150 Type 1: $150 to $250…

Stanley No. 92 Cabinet Maker’s Rabbet Plane

Manufactured: 1902 to 1969 Length: 5-1/2 inches Blade Width: 3/4 inch Construction: Cast iron Finish: Nickel plated Features: Adjustable throat, chisel plane Uses: Precision rabbet & chisel-edge plane Average Dealer Price: $50 to $250 Average eBay Price: $85 to $220 Type 1: $100 to $350…

Stanley No. 90 Bull Nose Rabbet Plane

Manufactured: 1898 to 1969 Length: 4 inches Blade Width: 1 inch Construction: Cast iron Finish: Nickel plated Features: Adjustable throat Uses: General purpose bullnose plane Average Dealer Price: $50 to $150 Average eBay Price: $50 to $120 Other Notes: Handy little plane for bull nose…

Stanley No. 90 J Rabbet Plane

Manufactured: 1937 to 1943 (U.S.A. version) Length: 4 inches Blade Width: 1 inch Construction: Cast iron Finish: Japanned Uses: General purpose bullnose plane Average Dealer Price (English made plane): $20 to $40 Average eBay Price: $20 to $50 U.S.A. made version: $400 to $800 Other…

Stanley No. 90 Steel Cased Rabbet Plane

Manufactured: 1877 to 1888 Length: 9 inches Blade Width: 1 inch Construction: Steel frame with beech infill Finish: Lacquered Features: Skewed blade, side spur Uses: General purpose rabbet plane Average Dealer Price: $100 to $450 Average eBay Price: $130 to $480 Other Notes: This plane…