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Manufacturers such as Norris, Stanley, Joh. Weiss & Sohn and Edward Preston have been featured on the site, along with retailers catalogs from Buck & Hickman, Hammacher Schlemmer and Tyzack & Son.


Stanley No. 5-1/2 Jack Plane

Manufactured: 1898 to 1958 Length: 15 inches Blade Width: 2-3/8 inches Construction: Cast iron, rosewood handle & knob Finish: Japanned Features: Extra wide Uses: General purpose bench plane Average Dealer Price: $50 to $150 Average eBay Price: $25 to $80 Other Notes: Sweetheart versions (1920-1935)…

Stanley No. 6 Fore Plane

Manufactured: 1869 to 1970 Length: 18 inches Blade Width: 2-3/8 inches Construction: Cast iron, rosewood handle & knob Finish: Japanned Uses: General purpose bench plane Average Dealer Price: $40 to $80 Average eBay Price: $30 to $60 Type 1: $300 to $600 Type 2: $200…

Stanley No. 4 C Smooth Plane

Manufactured: 1898 to 1961 Length: 9 inches Blade Width: 2 inches Construction: Cast iron, rosewood handle & knob Finish: Japanned Features: Corrugated sole Uses: General purpose bench plane Average Dealer Price: $25 to $75 Average eBay Price: $15 to $45 Other Notes: Sweetheart versions (1920-1935)…

Stanley No. 5 C Jack Plane

Manufactured: 1898 to 1970 Length: 14 inches Blade Width: 2 inches Construction: Cast iron, rosewood handle & knob Finish: Japanned Features: Corrugated sole Uses: General purpose bench plane Average Dealer Price: $25 to $75 Average eBay Price: $18 to $60 Other Notes: Sweetheart versions (1920-1935)…