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Handplane Central has a range of diagrams and plans for woodworking planes and even some tutorials on plane making and tips and tricks from industry experts such as plane makers Steve Knight of Knight Toolworks, Bill Carter and C.R. Miller Planes. Need to true the sole of a wooden plane or repair a plane handle then look no further.


Stanley No. 28 Fore Plane

Manufactured: 1869 to 1943 Length: 18 inches Blade Width: 2-3/8 inches Construction: Cast iron frame, beech base, handle & knob Finish: Japanned frame, lacquered wood parts Features: Wood base Uses: General purpose bench plane Average Dealer Price: $10 to $50 Average eBay Price: $10 to…

Stanley No. 2 C Smooth Plane

Manufactured: 1898 to 1943 Length: 7 inches Blade Width: 1-5/8 inches Construction: Cast iron, rosewood handle & knob Finish: Japanned Features: Corrugated sole. Compact one-handed use Uses: General purpose bench plane Average Dealer Price: $350 to $800 Average eBay Price: $300 to $700 Other Notes:…

Stanley No. 1 Smooth Plane

Manufactured: 1869 to 1943 Length: 5-1/2 inches Blade Width: 1-1/4 inches Construction: Cast iron, rosewood handle & knob Finish: Japanned Features: Extra small Uses: General purpose bench plane Average Dealer Price: $1000 to $1600 Average eBay Price: $1200 to $1800 Type 1: $1600 to $2800…

Howkins Plow Plane

Manufactured: 1920’s to 1930’s Length: 7 inches Blade Width: Various widths from 1/8 to 1/2 inch Construction: Cast iron Finish: Japanned Features: Adjustable fence & depth stop. 16+ interchangeable cutters Uses: Light plow, dado and molding plane Average Dealer Price: $280 to $700 Average eBay…

Stanley No. 27 Jack Plane

Manufactured: 1869 to 1917 Length: 15 inches Blade Width: 2-1/8 inches Construction: Cast iron frame, beech base, handle & knob Finish: Japanned frame, lacquered wood parts Features: Wood base Uses: General purpose bench plane Average Dealer Price: $10 to $40 Average eBay Price: $10 to…

Stanley No. 19 Block Plane

Manufactured: 1888 to 1949 Length: 7 inches Blade Width: 1-3/4 inches Construction: Cast iron Finish: Japanned, nickel plated trimmings Features: Adjustable throat. Knuckle-joint lever cap Uses: General purpose block plane Average Dealer Price: $15 to $45 Average eBay Price: $15 to $60 Type 1: $50…

Stanley No. 18 Block Plane

Manufactured: 1888 to 1950 Length: 6 inches Blade Width: 1-3/4 inches Construction: Cast iron Finish: Japanned, nickel plated trimmings Features: Adjustable throat. Knuckle-joint lever cap Uses: General purpose block plane Average Dealer Price: $15 to $45 Average eBay Price: $15 to $60 Type 1: $50…