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Ever wanted to try your hand at making a woodworking plane? Handplane Central has a ton of information for budding planemakers. Whether you’re a beginner who wants to start off making a simple Krenov style handplane, or a more advanced woodworker who wants to tackle something more complex like a dovetailed infill plane, you’ll find something here on Handplane Central.

We’ll show you how to source materials, design, cut, shape and construct your plane, as well as information on what tools you’ll need and which books are more helpful. We even have plans and diagrams that you can use.

Stanley No. 26 Jack Plane

Manufactured: 1869 to 1942 Length: 15 inches Blade Width: 2 inches Construction: Cast iron, beech bottom, handle & knob Finish: Japanned frame, lacquered wood parts Features: Wood bottom Uses: General purpose bench plane Average Dealer Price: $10 to $40 Average eBay Price: $14 to $40…

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Stanley No. 17 Block Plane

Manufactured: 1888 to 1942 Length: 7 inches Blade Width: 1-3/4 inches Construction: Cast iron Finish: Japanned, nickel plated trimmings Features: Adjustable throat Uses: General purpose block plane Average Dealer Price: $25 to $75 Average eBay Price: $20 to $65 Type 8a: $100 to $300 Type…

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Stanley No. 16 Block Plane

Manufactured: 1888 to 1942 Length: 6 inches Blade Width: 1-3/4 inches Construction: Cast iron Finish: Japanned, nickel plated trimmings Features: Adjustable throat Uses: General purpose block plane Average Dealer Price: $25 to $75 Average eBay Price: $16 to $65 Type 8a: $100 to $300 Type…

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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)…

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