March 2006 - Page 3 of 4 - Handplane Central

DID YOU KNOW…

Stanley planes are amongst the most collectible and valuable planes around but where do you find information on making your Stanley plane a better, sharper, more precise woodworking tool? How do you know what Stanley plane you have or what the value is? Well right here of course! We have a lot of information on the various Stanley planes and thier care and usage.

Want to buy or sell a Stanley plane? Check out the corresponding model number in our Stat Sheets section for the current value of the plane as well as it’s statistics. Chances are you’ll find a bargain hand plane or two for sale on eBay if you’re lucky.

Stanley No. 24 Smooth Plane

Manufactured: 1869 to 1943 Length: 9 inches Blade Width: 2 inches Construction: Cast iron frame, beech base & knob Finish: Japanned frame, lacquered wood parts Features: Wood base Uses: General purpose bench plane Average Dealer Price: $25 to $75 Average eBay Price: $20 to $60…

Stanley No. 20 Circular Plane

Manufactured: 1897 to 1958 Length: 10 inches Blade Width: 1-3/4 inches Construction: Cast iron Finish: Japanned Features: Compact one-handed use Uses: Adjustable steel sole cuts a concave or convex surface Average Dealer Price: $75 to $250 Average eBay Price: $70 to $220 Type 1: $200…

Stanley No. 19 Block Plane

Manufactured: 1888 to 1949 Length: 7 inches Blade Width: 1-3/4 inches Construction: Cast iron Finish: Japanned, nickel plated trimmings Features: Adjustable throat. Knuckle-joint lever cap Uses: General purpose block plane Average Dealer Price: $15 to $45 Average eBay Price: $15 to $60 Type 1: $50…

Stanley No. 18 Block Plane

Manufactured: 1888 to 1950 Length: 6 inches Blade Width: 1-3/4 inches Construction: Cast iron Finish: Japanned, nickel plated trimmings Features: Adjustable throat. Knuckle-joint lever cap Uses: General purpose block plane Average Dealer Price: $15 to $45 Average eBay Price: $15 to $60 Type 1: $50…

Stanley No. 13 Circular Plane

Manufactured: 1871 to 1909 Length: 10-1/2 inches Blade Width: 1-3/4 inches Construction: Cast iron Finish: Japanned Features: Flexible sole Uses: Sole can be adjusted to cut a concave or convex surface Average Dealer Price: $80 to $160 Average eBay Price: $50 to $130 Type 1:…

Stanley No. 12-1/2 Veneer Scraper Plane

Manufactured: 1905 to 1943 Length: 6-1/4 inches Blade Width: 2-7/8 inches Construction: Cast iron, rosewood handle and sole Finish: Japanned Features: Tilting cutter. Rosewood sole Uses: For scraping surfaces and veneers Average Dealer Price: $75 to $150 Average eBay Price: $60 to $120 Other Notes:…

Stanley No. 12 Veneer Scraper Plane

Manufactured: 1869 to 1947 Length: 6-1/4 inches Blade Width: 2-7/8 inches Construction: Cast iron, rosewood handle Finish: Japanned Features: Tilting cutter Uses: For scraping surfaces and veneers Average Dealer Price: $50 to $150 Average eBay Price: $40 to $95 Type 1: $150 to $300 Type…

Stanley No. 11-1/2 Floor Plane

Manufactured: 1909 to 1923 Length: 7-1/2 inches Blade Width: 2-3/8 inches Construction: Cast iron, rosewood or maple handles Finish: Japanned Features: Adjustable throat Uses: Smoothing floors and other flat or large surfaces Average Dealer Price: $400 to $800 Average eBay Price: $450 to $950 Updated:…

Stanley No. 11 Beltmaker’s Plane

Manufactured: 1869 to 1943 Length: 5-3/4 inches Blade Width: 2-3/8 inches Construction: Cast iron, rosewood or maple handles Finish: Japanned Features: Adjustable throat Uses: Chamfering the ends of leather belting Average Dealer Price: $100 to $200 Average eBay Price: $90 to $230 Type 1: $200…

Stanley No. 10 C Carriage Maker’s Rabbet Plane

Manufactured: 1902 to 1917 Length: 13 inches Blade Width: 2-1/8 inches Construction: Cast iron, rosewood handle & knob Finish: Japanned Features: Corrugated sole. Cutter extends full width of plane Uses: For rabbeting an edge on a board Average Dealer Price: $400 to $800 Average eBay…

Stanley No. 10-1/4 Carriage Maker’s Rabbet Plane

Manufactured: 1911 to 1942 Length: 13 inches Blade Width: 2-1/8 inches Construction: Cast iron, rosewood handle & knob Finish: Japanned Features: Tilting handle & knob. Spurs on each side. Cutter extends full width of plane Uses: For rabbeting an edge on a board Average Dealer…

Stanley No. 10-1/2 Carriage Maker’s Rabbet Plane

Manufactured: 1885 to 1964 Length: 9 inches Blade Width: 2-1/8 inches Construction: Cast iron, rosewood handle & knob Finish: Japanned Features: Cutter extends full width of plane Uses: For rabbeting an edge on a board Average Dealer Price: $100 to $350 Average eBay Price: $130…