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Stanley No. 118 Block Plane

Manufactured: 1933 to 1983 Length: 6 inches Blade Width: 1-5/8 inches Construction: Steel Finish: Japanned Features: Virtually unbreakable Uses: General purpose block plane Average Dealer Price: $10 to $50 Average eBay Price: $10 to $40 Other Notes: Pressed steel design won’t crack when dropped onto…