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We have set up a brand new Plane Makers Gallery on Handplane Central. The purpose of this gallery is to highlight some of the wonderful work that has been done by contemporary plane makers from around the world.

Whether you’re a professional or an amateur plane maker, if you’ve ever made a hand plane in the past – even just for your own enjoyment – then register for an account and start posting some pics of your work for others to see. You can even add some comments to the images, such as constructional notes, materials etc. It’s entirely up to you. To check it out, just click here.

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…

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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:…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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