DID YOU KNOW…

The descriptive terminology used by planemaker’s and collectors can be somewhat confusing to the beginner. For example there was never any real standardization of the various parts of a plane as such, but the names tended to follow the same general pattern.


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. 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…