July 2006 - Page 3 of 3 - Handplane Central

DID YOU KNOW…

Restoration can sometimes be quite tricky for the beginner woodworker – even at the best of times! For example, do need to fix a broken handle, turn up a new knob, repair a wedge or true the wooden sole of your favorite hand plane? Check out our tips and tricks on a range of restoration and repair jobs.

Stanley No. 190 Rabbet Plane

Manufactured: 1886 to 1962 Length: 8 inches Blade Width: 1-1/2 inches Construction: Cast iron Finish: Japanned Features: Adjustable depth stop, spur Uses: General purpose rabbet plane Average Dealer Price: $15 to $60 Average eBay Price: $18 to $55 Type 1: $50 to $100 Other Notes:…

Stanley No. 148 Match Plane

Manufactured: 1905 to 1958 Length: 9 inches Blade Width: 1/4 inch Construction: Cast iron Finish: Nickel plated Features: Can cut in either direction Uses: For cutting a matching tongue and groove Average Dealer Price: $75 to $150 Average eBay Price: $65 to $130 Other Notes:…

Stanley No. 143 Bull Nose Plow Plane

Manufactured: 1887 to 1943 Length: 9-1/4 inches Blade Width: 9 provided Construction: Cast iron Finish: Nickel plated Features: Two interchangeable skate nose pieces, adjustable fence and 9 interchangeable cutter blades Uses: Bull nose plow and match plane Average Dealer Price: $400 to $800 Average eBay…

Stanley No. 131 Double End Block Plane

Manufactured: 1905 to 1941 Length: 8 inches Blade Width: 1-3/4 inches Construction: Cast iron, rosewood knob Finish: Japanned Features: Reversible adjustable blade Uses: General purpose block plane which can convert to a bull nose block plane Average Dealer Price: $150 to $300 Average eBay Price:…

Stanley No. 120 Block Plane

Manufactured: 1877 to 1947 Length: 7-1/2 inches Blade Width: 1-3/4 inches Construction: Cast iron, rosewood knob Finish: Japanned Uses: General purpose block plane Average Dealer Price: $5 to $25 Average eBay Price: $5 to $18 Type 1: (five-point star) $1000 to $2500 Type 2: (six-point…

Stanley No. 104 “Liberty Bell” Smooth Plane

Manufactured: 1877 to 1918 Length: 9 inches Blade Width: 2-1/8 inches Construction: Steel, rosewood handle & knob Finish: Japanned Features: Pressed steel construction Uses: General purpose bench plane Average Dealer Price: $50 to $350 Average eBay Price: $40 to $315 Type 1: $100 to $460…

Stanley No. 101 Block Plane

Manufactured: 1877 to 1962 Length: 3-1/2 inches Blade Width: 1 inch Construction: Cast iron Finish: Japanned Features: Compact size Uses: For model making and miniature work Average Dealer Price: $10 to $50 Average eBay Price: $12 to $40 Other Notes: Often mistakenly referred to on…

Stanley No. 96 Chisel Gauge

Manufactured: 1888 to 1922 Length: 2-1/4 inches Blade Width: Takes a 1/4 inch chisel Construction: Steel Finish: Nickel plated Features: Attaches to the end of a 1/4 inch chisel Uses: For “blind nailing”. Peels up a 1/4 inch shaving so a small nail or screw…