June 2006 - Page 2 of 3 - Handplane Central

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Thomas Norris is famous for his highly crafted and beautifully made infill planes. E. Guymer reminisces about a time when he was first introduced to Mr. & Mrs. Norris and how he would eventually became a part of the family.

Stanley No. 60-1/2 Block Plane

Manufactured: 1902 to 1982 Length: 6 inches Blade Width: 1-5/8 inches Construction: Cast iron Finish: Japanned Features: Adjustable throat, low angle blade Uses: General purpose block plane Average Dealer Price: $15 to $75 Average eBay Price: $12 to $50 Other Notes: Sweetheart versions (1920-1935) often…

Stanley No. 49 Tongue & Groove Plane

Manufactured: 1877 to 1942 Length: 10-1/2 inches Blade Width: 3/16 inches Construction: Cast iron, rosewood knob Finish: Nickel plated Features: Swinging fence Uses: Cuts a tongue & groove joint for joining boards Average Dealer Price: $75 to $175 Average eBay Price: $60 to $160 Type…

Stanley No. 46 Skew Cutter Combination Plane

Manufactured: 1873 to 1942 Length: 10-1/2 inches Blade Width: 11 cutters provided: 1/4, 3/16, 5/16, 3/8, 1/2, 5/8, 13/16, 7/8. 1-1/2 inch, 1/4 inch tongue cutter and 1-1/2 inch filletster cutter Construction: Cast iron, rosewood handles & fence Finish: Nickel plated Features: Skewed cutter, adjustable…

Stanley No. 42 Miller’s Pat. Adjustable Plow Plane

Manufactured: 1871 to 1897 Length: 10-1/2 inches Blade Width: 10 provided: 1/8, 3/16, 1/4, 5/16, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 5/8 inch, 1/4 inch tongue cutter, 1-5/8 inch filletster cutter and slitter Construction: Gun metal (bronze alloy), rosewood handle Finish: None Features: Adjustable fence and depth stop,…

Stanley No. 41 Miller’s Pat. Adjustable Plow Plane

Manufactured: 1871 to 1897 Length: 10-1/2 inches Blade Width: 10 provided: 1/8, 3/16, 1/4, 5/16, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 5/8 inch, 1/4 inch tongue cutter, 1-5/8 inch filletster cutter and slitter Construction: Cast iron, rosewood handle Finish: Japanned Features: Adjustable fence and depth stop, removable filletster…

Stanley No. 39-3/4 Dado Plane

Manufactured: 1900 to 1950 Length: 8 inches Blade Width: 3/4 inches Construction: Cast iron Finish: Japanned Features: Skewed cutter, adjustable depth stop and spurs Uses: For cutting a rectangular groove or channel Average Dealer Price: $100 to $225 Average eBay Price: $90 to $220 Type…

Stanley No. 32 Jointer Plane

Manufactured: 1869 to 1935 Length: 26 inches Blade Width: 2-5/8 inches Construction: Cast iron, beech bottom & knob Finish: Japanned frame, lacquered wood parts Features: Wood bottom Uses: General purpose bench plane Average Dealer Price: $15 to $50 Average eBay Price: $18 to $50 Type…

Stanley No. 29 Fore Plane

Manufactured: 1869 to 1917 Length: 20 inches Blade Width: 2-3/8 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: $15 to $50 Average eBay Price: $18 to $50…

Stanley No. 27-1/2 Jack Plane

Manufactured: 1898 to 1935 Length: 15 inches Blade Width: 2-1/4 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: $15 to $75 Average eBay Price: $15 to $62…

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…

Stanley No. 22 Smooth Plane

Manufactured: 1869 to 1943 Length: 8 inches Blade Width: 1-3/4 inches Construction: Cast iron, beech bottom & knob Finish: Japanned frame, lacquered wood parts Features: Wood bottom Uses: General purpose bench plane Average Dealer Price: $10 to $40 Average eBay Price: $10 to $32 Type…

Stanley No. 21 Smooth Plane

Manufactured: 1869 to 1917 Length: 7 inches Blade Width: 1-3/4 inches Construction: Cast iron, beech bottom & knob Finish: Japanned Features: Wood bottom Uses: General purpose bench plane Average Dealer Price: $75 to $350 Average eBay Price: $80 to $290 Type 1: $300 to $600…