DID YOU KNOW…

The descriptive terminology used by planemaker’s and collectors can be somewhat confusing to the beginner. For example there was never any real standardization of the various parts of a plane as such, but the names tended to follow the same general pattern.


Stanley No. 2 Smooth Plane

Manufactured: 1869 to 1961 Length: 7 inches Blade Width: 1-5/8 inches Construction: Cast iron, rosewood handle & knob Finish: Japanned Features: Compact one-handed use Uses: General purpose bench plane Average Dealer Price: $250 to $500 Average eBay Price: $220 to $560 Type 1: $750 to…