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. 37 Smooth Plane

Manufactured: 1869 to 1923 Length: 13 inches Blade Width: 2-5/8 inches Construction: Cast iron frame, beech base, handle & knob Finish: Japanned frame, lacquered wood parts Features: Wood base. Extra wide Uses: General purpose bench plane Average Dealer Price: $100 to $450 Average eBay Price:…

Stanley No. 28 Fore Plane

Manufactured: 1869 to 1943 Length: 18 inches Blade Width: 2-3/8 inches Construction: Cast iron frame, beech base, handle & knob Finish: Japanned frame, lacquered wood parts Features: Wood base Uses: General purpose bench plane Average Dealer Price: $10 to $50 Average eBay Price: $10 to…

Stanley No. 2 C Smooth Plane

Manufactured: 1898 to 1943 Length: 7 inches Blade Width: 1-5/8 inches Construction: Cast iron, rosewood handle & knob Finish: Japanned Features: Corrugated sole. Compact one-handed use Uses: General purpose bench plane Average Dealer Price: $350 to $800 Average eBay Price: $300 to $700 Other Notes:…

Stanley No. 1 Smooth Plane

Manufactured: 1869 to 1943 Length: 5-1/2 inches Blade Width: 1-1/4 inches Construction: Cast iron, rosewood handle & knob Finish: Japanned Features: Extra small Uses: General purpose bench plane Average Dealer Price: $1000 to $1600 Average eBay Price: $1200 to $1800 Type 1: $1600 to $2800…

Howkins Plow Plane

Manufactured: 1920’s to 1930’s Length: 7 inches Blade Width: Various widths from 1/8 to 1/2 inch Construction: Cast iron Finish: Japanned Features: Adjustable fence & depth stop. 16+ interchangeable cutters Uses: Light plow, dado and molding plane Average Dealer Price: $280 to $700 Average eBay…

Stanley No. 27 Jack Plane

Manufactured: 1869 to 1917 Length: 15 inches Blade Width: 2-1/8 inches Construction: Cast iron frame, beech base, handle & knob Finish: Japanned frame, lacquered wood parts Features: Wood base Uses: General purpose bench plane Average Dealer Price: $10 to $40 Average eBay Price: $10 to…