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For those of a more technical nature we have articles on the various blade angles for hand planes and how to flatten the sole of a hand plane. Even tips and tricks on how to dovetail an infill plane and information on how to make a Norris adjuster can be found right here on Handplane Central.


Stanley No. 40 Scrub Plane

Manufactured: 1896 to 1962 Length: 9-1/2 inches Blade Width: 1-1/4 inches Construction: Cast iron, beech or rosewood handle & knob Finish: Japanned Features: Extra thick blade with convex edge for roughing out Uses: Quick removal of excess stock from rough lumber Average Dealer Price: $50…

Stanley No. 37 Smooth Plane

Manufactured: 1869 to 1923 Length: 13 inches Blade Width: 2-5/8 inches Construction: Cast iron frame, beech base, handle & knob Finish: Japanned frame, lacquered wood parts Features: Wood base. Extra wide Uses: General purpose bench plane Average Dealer Price: $100 to $450 Average eBay Price:…