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DID YOU KNOW…

Stanley planes are amongst the most collectible and valuable planes around but where do you find information on making your Stanley plane a better, sharper, more precise woodworking tool? How do you know what Stanley plane you have or what the value is? Well right here of course! We have a lot of information on the various Stanley planes and thier care and usage.

Want to buy or sell a Stanley plane? Check out the corresponding model number in our Stat Sheets section for the current value of the plane as well as it’s statistics. Chances are you’ll find a bargain hand plane or two for sale on eBay if you’re lucky.

Stanley No. 87 Cabinet Maker’s Scraper Plane

Manufactured: 1905 to 1917 Length: 8 inches Blade Width: 2 inches Construction: Cast iron, rosewood handle & knob Finish: Japanned Features: Adjustable frog Uses: Scraping and fine finishing Average Dealer Price: $1000 to $2000 Average eBay Price: $900 to $1700 Other Notes: Blade pitch can…

Stanley No. 85 Cabinet Maker’s Scraper Plane

Manufactured: 1905 to 1935 Length: 8 inches Blade Width: 2 inches Construction: Cast iron, rosewood handle & knob Finish: Japanned Features: Tilting handles Uses: For fine scraping and finishing where a rabbet feature is needed Average Dealer Price: $600 to $1000 Average eBay Price: $600…

Stanley No. 80 Steel Cased Rabbet Plane

Manufactured: 1877 to 1888 Length: 9 inches Blade Width: 1-1/2 inches Construction: Steel frame with beech infill Finish: Lacquered Features: Skewed blade Uses: General purpose rabbet plane Average Dealer Price: $100 to $450 Average eBay Price: $130 to $480 Type 1: $1000 to $3600 Other…

Stanley No. 75 Bull Nose Rabbet Plane

Manufactured: 1879 to 1983 Length: 4 inches Blade Width: 1 inch Construction: Cast iron Finish: Japanned Features: Adjustable throat Uses: Fine or close up work in corners and tight places Average Dealer Price: $15 to $50 Average eBay Price: $20 to $50 Type 1: $50…

Stanley No. 72-1/2 Chamfer Plane

Manufactured: 1886 to 1917 Length: 9 inches Blade Width: 1-5/8 inches + 6 beading cutters Construction: Cast iron, rosewood handle & knob Finish: Japanned Features: Beading attachment, adjustable chamfer width by raising or lowering the front piece Uses: Cuts chamfers from 1/4 to 1-1/4 inches…

Stanley No. 72 Chamfer Plane

Manufactured: 1885 to 1938 Length: 9 inches Blade Width: 1-5/8 inches Construction: Cast iron, rosewood handle & knob Finish: Japanned Features: Adjustable chamfer width by raising or lowering the front piece Uses: Cuts chamfers from 1/4 to 1-1/4 inches wide Average Dealer Price: $250 to…

Stanley No. 65 Block Plane

Manufactured: 1898 to 1969 Length: 7 inches Blade Width: 1-5/8 inches Construction: Cast iron Finish: Japanned, nickel plated trimmings Features: Adjustable throat. Knuckle joint lever cap Uses: General purpose block plane Average Dealer Price: $50 to $100 Average eBay Price: $35 to $80 Type 1:…

Stanley No. 64 Butcher’s Block Plane

Manufactured: 1915 to 1923 Length: 12-1/2 inches Blade Width: 2 inches Construction: Cast iron, beech handle & knob Finish: Japanned Features: Low angle blade Uses: Designed for end grain cutting on butcher’s blocks Average Dealer Price: $1000 to $2000 Average eBay Price: $900 to $1700…

Stanley No. 62 Low Angle Plane

Manufactured: 1905 to 1942 Length: 14 inches Blade Width: 2 inches Construction: Cast iron, rosewood handle & knob Finish: Japanned Features: Adjustable throat, low angle blade Uses: For cutting across the grain on heavy work Average Dealer Price: $350 to $750 Average eBay Price: $300…

Stanley No. 60 Low Angle Block Plane

Manufactured: 1898 to 1950 Length: 6 inches Blade Width: 1-3/8 inches Construction: Cast iron Finish: Japanned, nickel plated trimmings Features: Adjustable throat Uses: General purpose block plane Average Dealer Price: $50 to $250 Average eBay Price: $40 to $210 Type 1: $100 to $350 Other…

Edward Preston & Sons 1901 Catalog

These scans are from the Edward Preston & Sons catalog of 1901. Edward Preston Sr. (1805-1883) was first listed as a plane maker at 77 Lichfield Street in the 1833 Birmingham Directory but it is believed he may have started business there as early as…

Stanley Two-Tone No. OH-5 Jack Plane

Manufactured: 1941 to 1943 Length: 14 inches Blade Width: 2 inches Construction: Cast iron, hardwood handle & knob Finish: Two-Tone Uses: General purpose bench plane Average Dealer Price: $25 to $75 Average eBay Price: $20 to $62 Other Notes: A cheaper line from the Stanley…