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For those of a more technical nature we have articles on the various blade angles for hand planes and how to flatten the sole of a hand plane. Even tips and tricks on how to dovetail an infill plane and information on how to make a Norris adjuster can be found right here on Handplane Central.


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…

Stanley No. 100 Block Plane

Manufactured: 1898 to 1958 Length: 3-1/2 inches Blade Width: 1 inch Construction: Cast iron Finish: Japanned Uses: For model making and miniature work Average Dealer Price: $20 to $50 Average eBay Price: $22 to $55 Other Notes: Sweetheart versions (1920-1935) often reach higher prices, but…