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. 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)…

Stanley No. 8 C Jointer Plane

Manufactured: 1898 to 1961 Length: 24 inches Blade Width: 2-5/8 inches Construction: Cast iron, rosewood handle & knob Finish: Japanned Features: Corrugated sole Uses: General purpose bench plane Average Dealer Price: $50 to $200 Average eBay Price: $40 to $120 Other Notes: Sweetheart versions (1920-1935)…

Stanley No. 7 C Jointer Plane

Manufactured: 1898 to 1964 Length: 22 inches Blade Width: 2-3/8 inches Construction: Cast iron, rosewood handle & knob Finish: Japanned Features: Corrugated sole Uses: General purpose bench plane Average Dealer Price: $50 to $150 Average eBay Price: $40 to $120 Other Notes: Sweetheart versions (1920-1935)…