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Handplane Central has featured interviews with well known planemakers such as Bill Carter (which was our first ever interview way back in 1999), wooden plane maker Steve Knight, Philip Marcou and John Economaki from Bridge City Tool Works.


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. 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:…