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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. 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. 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…