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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. 41 Miller’s Pat. Adjustable Plow Plane

Manufactured: 1871 to 1897 Length: 10-1/2 inches Blade Width: 10 provided: 1/8, 3/16, 1/4, 5/16, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 5/8 inch, 1/4 inch tongue cutter, 1-5/8 inch filletster cutter and slitter Construction: Cast iron, rosewood handle Finish: Japanned Features: Adjustable fence and depth stop, removable filletster…

Stanley No. 39-3/4 Dado Plane

Manufactured: 1900 to 1950 Length: 8 inches Blade Width: 3/4 inches Construction: Cast iron Finish: Japanned Features: Skewed cutter, adjustable depth stop and spurs Uses: For cutting a rectangular groove or channel Average Dealer Price: $100 to $225 Average eBay Price: $90 to $220 Type…

Stanley No. 32 Jointer Plane

Manufactured: 1869 to 1935 Length: 26 inches Blade Width: 2-5/8 inches Construction: Cast iron, beech bottom & knob Finish: Japanned frame, lacquered wood parts Features: Wood bottom Uses: General purpose bench plane Average Dealer Price: $15 to $50 Average eBay Price: $18 to $50 Type…

Stanley No. 29 Fore Plane

Manufactured: 1869 to 1917 Length: 20 inches Blade Width: 2-3/8 inches Construction: Cast iron, beech bottom, handle & knob Finish: Japanned frame, lacquered wood parts Features: Wood bottom Uses: General purpose bench plane Average Dealer Price: $15 to $50 Average eBay Price: $18 to $50…

Stanley No. 27-1/2 Jack Plane

Manufactured: 1898 to 1935 Length: 15 inches Blade Width: 2-1/4 inches Construction: Cast iron, beech bottom, handle & knob Finish: Japanned frame, lacquered wood parts Features: Wood bottom Uses: General purpose bench plane Average Dealer Price: $15 to $75 Average eBay Price: $15 to $62…

Stanley No. 26 Jack Plane

Manufactured: 1869 to 1942 Length: 15 inches Blade Width: 2 inches Construction: Cast iron, beech bottom, handle & knob Finish: Japanned frame, lacquered wood parts Features: Wood bottom Uses: General purpose bench plane Average Dealer Price: $10 to $40 Average eBay Price: $14 to $40…

Stanley No. 22 Smooth Plane

Manufactured: 1869 to 1943 Length: 8 inches Blade Width: 1-3/4 inches Construction: Cast iron, beech bottom & knob Finish: Japanned frame, lacquered wood parts Features: Wood bottom Uses: General purpose bench plane Average Dealer Price: $10 to $40 Average eBay Price: $10 to $32 Type…

Stanley No. 21 Smooth Plane

Manufactured: 1869 to 1917 Length: 7 inches Blade Width: 1-3/4 inches Construction: Cast iron, beech bottom & knob Finish: Japanned Features: Wood bottom Uses: General purpose bench plane Average Dealer Price: $75 to $350 Average eBay Price: $80 to $290 Type 1: $300 to $600…

Stanley No. 18-1/4 Block Plane

Manufactured: 1952 to 1958 Length: 6 inches Blade Width: 1-5/8 inches Construction: Cast iron Finish: Japanned, nickel plated trimmings Features: Knuckle joint lever cap Uses: General purpose block plane Average Dealer Price: $100 to $250 Average eBay Price: $80 to $220 Updated: 25th July, 2006…

Stanley No. 17 Block Plane

Manufactured: 1888 to 1942 Length: 7 inches Blade Width: 1-3/4 inches Construction: Cast iron Finish: Japanned, nickel plated trimmings Features: Adjustable throat Uses: General purpose block plane Average Dealer Price: $25 to $75 Average eBay Price: $20 to $65 Type 8a: $100 to $300 Type…

Stanley No. 16 Block Plane

Manufactured: 1888 to 1942 Length: 6 inches Blade Width: 1-3/4 inches Construction: Cast iron Finish: Japanned, nickel plated trimmings Features: Adjustable throat Uses: General purpose block plane Average Dealer Price: $25 to $75 Average eBay Price: $16 to $65 Type 8a: $100 to $300 Type…

Stanley No. 15 Block Plane

Manufactured: 1876 to 1955 Length: 7 inches Blade Width: 1-3/4 inches Construction: Cast iron Finish: Japanned Features: Adjustable throat Uses: General purpose block plane Average Dealer Price: $15 to $35 Average eBay Price: $12 to $30 Type 3: $175 to $250 Type 4: $100 to…