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Stanley planes are amongst the most collectible and valuable planes around but where do you find information on making your Stanley plane a better, sharper, more precise woodworking tool? How do you know what Stanley plane you have or what the value is? Well right here of course! We have a lot of information on the various Stanley planes and thier care and usage.

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Stanley 1902 Catalog

The scans below are from the Stanley Rule And Level Company catalog of January 1902 As always there were a few changes to the list and a few more hand planes added, which. I’ve included in the introductory piece below. NOTE: For the purposes of…

Stanley No. 78 Duplex Plane

Manufactured: 1884 to 1984 Length: 8-1/2 inches Blade Width: 1-1/2 inches Construction: Cast iron Finish: Japanned Features: Two blade positions, adjustable fence and depth Uses: Duplex rabbet and filletster plane Average Dealer Price: $35 to $75 Average eBay Price: $22 to $65 Type 1: $50…