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. 70 Box Scraper

Manufactured: 1877 to 1958 Length: 13 inches Blade Width: 2 inches Construction: Cast iron, hardwood handle Finish: Japanned Uses: Removing stencils and markings from wooden boxes and crates Average Dealer Price: $10 to $50 Average eBay Price: $7 to $40 Other Notes: Simple and efficient…