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DID YOU KNOW…

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. 2 Smooth Plane

Manufactured: 1869 to 1961 Length: 7 inches Blade Width: 1-5/8 inches Construction: Cast iron, rosewood handle & knob Finish: Japanned Features: Compact one-handed use Uses: General purpose bench plane Average Dealer Price: $250 to $500 Average eBay Price: $220 to $560 Type 1: $750 to…

Stanley No. 103 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: $10 to $60 Average eBay Price: $12 to $48 Type 1: $100 to $260 Other Notes:…

Tyzack And Son 1908 Catalog

The scans below are from the Samuel Tyzack & Son catalog of 1908. Samuel Tyzack was in business from 1861 to 1867 at 8 Old St. before moving to 347 Old St. & 153 Shoreditch from 1872 and later 343 & 345 Old St. in…

Buck & Hickman 1935 Catalog

The Buck family name has long been synonymous with collectors and users of hand planes and other woodworking tools throughout the past 150 years or so. Spanning several generations (and continuing right up to the current day) the Buck family were a dynasty of tool…

Stanley No. 4 Smooth Plane

Manufactured: 1869 to 1984 Length: 9 inches Blade Width: 2 inches Construction: Cast iron, rosewood handle & knob Finish: Japanned Uses: General purpose bench plane Average Dealer Price: $25 to $75 Average eBay Price: $15 to $55 Type 1: $300 to $600 Type 2: $200…

Stanley No. 4-1/2 Smooth Plane

Manufactured: 1884 to 1961 Length: 10 inches Blade Width: 2-3/8 inches Construction: Cast iron, rosewood handle & knob Finish: Japanned Features: Extra wide Uses: General purpose bench plane Average Dealer Price: $50 to $200 Average eBay Price: $30 to $120 Prelateral: $750 to $1500 Other…

Stanley No. 5 Jack Plane

Manufactured: 1869 to 1984 Length: 14 inches Blade Width: 2 inches Construction: Cast iron, rosewood handle & knob Finish: Japanned Uses: General purpose bench plane Average Dealer Price: $25 to $75 Average eBay Price: $15 to $45 Type 1: $300 to $600 Type 2: $200…

Stanley Bedrock No. 603 Smooth Plane

Manufactured: 1900 to 1943 Length: 8 inches Blade Width: 1-3/4 inches Construction: Cast iron, rosewood handle & knob Finish: Japanned Features: Superior frog seating Uses: General purpose bench plane Average Dealer Price: $150 to $350 Average eBay Price: $150 to $350 Type 1-4: $200 to…

Stanley Bedrock No. 602 C Smooth Plane

Manufactured: 1900 to 1918 Length: 7 inches Blade Width: 1-5/8 inches Construction: Cast iron, rosewood handle & knob Finish: Japanned Features: Corrugated sole. Superior frog seating Uses: General purpose bench plane Average Dealer Price: $1050 to $2200 Average eBay Price: $900 to $2200 Type 1-4:…

Stanley No. 5-1/4 Jack Plane

Manufactured: 1921 to 1983 Length: 11-1/2 inches Blade Width: 1-3/4 inches Construction: Cast iron, rosewood handle & knob Finish: Japanned Features: Narrow version of number 5 Uses: General purpose bench plane Average Dealer Price: $50 to $200 Average eBay Price: $40 to $90 Other Notes:…

Stanley No. 5-1/2 Jack Plane

Manufactured: 1898 to 1958 Length: 15 inches Blade Width: 2-3/8 inches Construction: Cast iron, rosewood handle & knob Finish: Japanned Features: Extra wide Uses: General purpose bench plane Average Dealer Price: $50 to $150 Average eBay Price: $25 to $80 Other Notes: Sweetheart versions (1920-1935)…

Stanley No. 6 Fore Plane

Manufactured: 1869 to 1970 Length: 18 inches Blade Width: 2-3/8 inches Construction: Cast iron, rosewood handle & knob Finish: Japanned Uses: General purpose bench plane Average Dealer Price: $40 to $80 Average eBay Price: $30 to $60 Type 1: $300 to $600 Type 2: $200…