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DID YOU KNOW…

Stanley Tools made over 180 different models of handplanes in its heyday – many of which sold in the tens of millions. Many of them are common and found in most workshops across the world, while some are very rare indeed. If you need to find out some quick information about the collector value, manufacturing dates, sizes and features, then check out the “Stats Sheets” section for basic info on the entire range of Stanley handplanes.

Stanley No. 9-3/4 Block Plane

Manufactured: 1872 to 1935 Length: 6 inches Blade Width: 1-5/8 inches Construction: Cast iron & rosewood knob Finish: Japanned Features: Adjustable throat and removable rear handle Uses: General purpose block plane Average Dealer Price: $200 to $300 Average eBay Price: $220 to $340 Type 1:…

Stanley No. 8 Jointer Plane

Manufactured: 1869 to 1961 Length: 24 inches Blade Width: 2-5/8 inches Construction: Cast iron, rosewood handle & knob Finish: Japanned Uses: General purpose bench plane Average Dealer Price: $50 to $150 Average eBay Price: $60 to $140 Type 1: $450 to $900 Type 2: $350…

Stanley No. 7 Jointer Plane

Manufactured: 1869 to 1970 Length: 22 inches Blade Width: 2-3/8 inches Construction: Cast iron, rosewood handle & knob Finish: Japanned Uses: General purpose bench plane Average Dealer Price: $50 to $150 Average eBay Price: $45 to $130 Type 1: $350 to $700 Type 2: $300…

Stanley No. 6 C Fore Plane

Manufactured: 1898 to 1970 Length: 18 inches Blade Width: 2-3/8 inches Construction: Cast iron, rosewood handle & knob Finish: Japanned Features: Corrugated bottom Uses: General purpose bench plane Average Dealer Price: $50 to $100 Average eBay Price: $40 to $90 Other Notes: Sweetheart versions (1920-1935)…

Stanley No. 4-1/2 H Smooth Plane (Heavy)

Manufactured: 1902 to 1924 Length: 10 inches Blade Width: 2-3/8 inches Construction: Cast iron, stained beech or rosewood handle & knob Finish: Japanned Features: Extra wide & heavy casting Uses: General purpose bench plane Average Dealer Price: $1000 to $2000 Average eBay Price: $900 to…

Stanley No. 3 C Smooth Plane

Manufactured: 1898 to 1970 Length: 8 inches Blade Width: 1-3/4 inches Construction: Cast iron, rosewood handle & knob Finish: Japanned Features: Corrugated bottom Uses: General purpose bench plane Average Dealer Price: $50 to $125 Average eBay Price: $35 to $110 Other Notes: Sweetheart versions (1920-1935)…

Stanley No. S 18 Steel Block Plane

Manufactured: 1925 to 1942 Length: 6 inches Blade Width: 1-5/8 inches Construction: Steel Finish: Japanned Features: “Unbreakable” version Uses: General purpose block plane Average Dealer Price: $100 to $250 Average eBay Price: $90 to $210 Other Notes: Useful in classrooms and trade schools, where breakage…

Stanley No. S 5 Steel Jack Plane

Manufactured: 1926 to 1942 Length: 14 inches Blade Width: 2 inches Construction: Steel, rosewood handle & knob Finish: Japanned Features: “Unbreakable” version Uses: General purpose bench plane Average Dealer Price: $100 to $300 Average eBay Price: $90 to $260 Other Notes: Useful in classrooms and…

Stanley No. S 4 Steel Smooth Plane

Manufactured: 1926 to 1942 Length: 9 inches Blade Width: 2 inches Construction: Steel, rosewood handle & knob Finish: Japanned Features: “Unbreakable” version Uses: General purpose bench plane Average Dealer Price: $100 to $300 Average eBay Price: $90 to $260 Other Notes: Useful in classrooms and…

Stanley No. A 6 Aluminum Fore Plane

Manufactured: 1925 to 1938 Length: 18 inches Blade Width: 2-3/8 inches Construction: Aluminum, rosewood handle & knob Finish: None Features: A non-rusting, lighter version plane Uses: General purpose bench plane Average Dealer Price: $100 to $350 Average eBay Price: $120 to $320 Other Notes: Not…

Stanley No. A 5 Aluminum Jack Plane

Manufactured: 1925 to 1935 Length: 14 inches Blade Width: 2 inches Construction: Aluminum, rosewood handle & knob Finish: None Features: A non-rusting, lighter version plane Uses: General purpose bench plane Average Dealer Price: $100 to $300 Average eBay Price: $80 to $260 Other Notes: Not…

Stanley No. A 4 Aluminum Smooth Plane

Manufactured: 1925 to 1935 Length: 9 inches Blade Width: 2 inches Construction: Aluminum, rosewood handle & knob Finish: None Features: A non-rusting, lighter version plane Uses: General purpose bench plane Average Dealer Price: $100 to $300 Average eBay Price: $80 to $260 Other Notes: Not…