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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. 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…