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DID YOU KNOW…

To some people, learning a new skill can be daunting, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Handplane Central has information for beginner woodworkers on the many different types of planes and what they’re used for. Why are some planes longer than others, and why do the blades all have different angles? What hand plane is best for your needs and what are the essential planes you simply can’t work without?

Handplane Central also has information on how to set up your plane properly so that it works the best way possible. Want to know the correct way to use a plane, such as for shooting the end of a board or thicknessing down to a line, then Handplane Central can help with that as well. We also have information on blade sharpening, flattening a sole or repairing a handle.

Stanley No. 74 Floor Plane

Manufactured: 1886 to 1923 Length: 10-1/2 inches Blade Width: 2-5/8 inches Construction: Cast iron, hardwood handle Finish: Japanned Features: Extra heavy. Planes floor boards from a standing position. Uses: For smoothing the uneven edges of floor boards Average Dealer Price (with handle): $500 to $1000…

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Stanley No. 271 Router

Manufactured: 1926 to 1973 Length: 3 inches Blade Width: 1/4 inch Construction: Cast iron Finish: Nickel plated Features: Converts to either an open or closed throat by reversing the cutter Uses: For small router work Average Dealer Price: $20 to $60 Average eBay Price: $22…

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Stanley No. 203 Block Plane

Manufactured: 1912 to 1961 Length: 5-1/2 inches Blade Width: 1-3/8 inches Construction: Cast iron, rosewood knob Finish: Japanned Uses: General purpose block plane Average Dealer Price: $40 to $100 Average eBay Price: $26 to $75 Other Notes: Sweetheart versions (1920-1935) sometimes reach slightly higher prices…

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