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DID YOU KNOW…

Just starting out with handplanes? Don’t know the difference between a block plane and a jointer? Confused about jacks, smoothers and fores? Fear not! Handplane Central has information on the different types of planes, what they look like and how to use them. We also have articles on how to choose a hand plane and exactly what you need to know beforehand. From the bare bones basic kit right up to the complete workshop, what planes are luxuries and what planes you just can’t do without!

We also feature the occasional handplane review, along tips and tricks on general handplane use and what accessories are available. So before you go anywhere else, check out what we have to offer on Handplane Central.

Stanley No. 56 Core Box Plane

Manufactured: 1909 to 1923 Length: 6 inches Blade Width: 3/8 inch Construction: Cast iron, rosewood handle Finish: Japanned Features: Compact size Uses: Cuts 9/16 to 2 inch diameter semicircles Average Dealer Price: $800 to $1600 Average eBay Price: $680 to $1400 Other Notes: Probably not…

Stanley No. 54 Plow & Rabbet Plane

Manufactured: 1941 to 1950 Length: 9-1/4 inches Blade Width: 8 provided Construction: Cast iron Finish: Nickel plated Features: Adjustable fence and depth stop Uses: Plow and rabbet plane Average Dealer Price: $650 to $1300 Average eBay Price: $600 to $1000 Other Notes: Identical to a…

Stanley No. 47 Adjustable Dado Plane

Manufactured: 1876 to 1923 Length: 10-1/2 inches Blade Width: 5 provided: 3/8, 1/2, 5/8, 7/8, 1-1/4 inch. A 13/16 inch cutter was offered with some of the later type planes Construction: Cast iron, rosewood handle & knob Finish: Nickel plated. Earlier types japanned Features: Skewed…

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…

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…