Old Wood Plane questions

[1982fxr]

A friend inherited these from grandpa. The one says Stanley Handyman, the others have no markings. He's wondering if they are valuable, beyond being from grandpa.

I have no clue on these old planes.

 

[1982fxr]

And this one

 

[RTM]

The Handyman line was not the best work by Stanley. #5

The middle and left may be Sargents, as good as any vintage Stanley. Blade open loop at the top is the tell. #4 and 5 sized.

The block plane looks like a Sargent as well, can't tell model number.

Doubt they would get much money for them, but decent users, IMO.

 

[Debcrow]

Handyman was very low end of the Stanley line.
None of them are uncommon or of any great value, but still usable and do have a little value to someone who can use one for its intended purpose.

 

[Citation]

Old wood planes? Ever since that Knute Rockne incident wood planes haven't been that popular....

 

[RTM]

Old wood planes? Ever since that Knute Rockne incident wood planes haven't been that popular....

You pagan. You just hurt the feelings of my 250+ wood planes. You are going to give them a complex if you keep this up.

 

[Toolfool]

I have someone who would like to purchase my entire plane collection. I have NO idea of what the value is for the entire lot. Any ideas would be appreciated.
First page :

 

[Toolfool]

Second page :

 

[ararat]

I have someone who would like to purchase my entire plane collection. I have NO idea of what the value is for the entire lot. Any ideas would be appreciated.
First page :

The first image has at least 3 planes that are valuable enough to sell separately if it was me.

 

[ararat]

Probably $1000 total circled here, if they aren't broken.

 

[RTM]

Probably $1000 total circled here, if they aren't broken.

By past history over the last 20 years, could go 2x- 6x that number. I've seen friends buy and sell those models from $500 to $5k for a mint version of the #9.

But yes, the market has softened again since their heyday.

 

[Toolfool]

Potential buyer said he felt those were A+.
And those are my three favorites.

 

[ararat]

Potential buyer said he felt those were A+.
And those are my three favorites.

The router in the second picture is probably $150 at least with all those attachments. The #4 1/2 with 3 patent dates is probably worth that or more. I've seen those scrub planes selling for close to and over $100. That #7 or 8? Is probably worth $100+ depending on condition and age.

The #90 could get close to $100. The core box plane is pretty valuable. The compass plane could be another $100+

Combination planes aren't cheap, especially if they have a lot of the cutters.

Prices can vary based on date, condition,
accessories. Problem is that it would be a lot of work to sell these one at a time.

 

[username2]

Stanley 55? Cool.

I picked up a, what looks unused, case with cutters for one of those at the ReStore for $4. It was easy to grok what they were for, so I thought no problem, find the associated plane. Good Lord those can be expensive. Need to wait for the $4 plane I guess.

 

[RTM]

Stanley 55? Cool.

I picked up a, what looks unused, case with cutters for one of those at the ReStore for $4. It was easy to grok what they were for, so I thought no problem, find the associated plane. Good Lord those can be expensive. Need to wait for the $4 plane I guess.

Without the blades, many go cheap, like $75 or less. Gets very expensive to build one up to complete, unless you get a bunch of lucky finds tho.

Having to buy skates, or other easily detached bits is hard.

 

[crguy]

Second page :

Trolling us, aren't you? You know exactly what you have there.

 

[crguy]

The router in the second picture is probably $150 at least with all those attachments. The #4 1/2 with 3 patent dates is probably worth that or more. I've seen those scrub planes selling for close to and over $100. That #7 or 8? Is probably worth $100+ depending on condition and age.

The #90 could get close to $100. The core box plane is pretty valuable. The compass plane could be another $100+

Combination planes aren't cheap, especially if they have a lot of the cutters.

Prices can vary based on date, condition,
accessories. Problem is that it would be a lot of work to sell these one at a time.

I'd bet money he already knows exactly what he has. That isn't a bunch of random planes someone that knows nothing about planes picked up. That would be like me posting this and asking what are these worth.

 

[username2]

Without the blades, many go cheap, like $75 or less. Gets very expensive to build one up to complete, unless you get a bunch of lucky finds tho.

Having to buy skates, or other easily detached bits is hard.

At least right now, eBay just shows parts at that level. Everything that's a whole plane looks like $250+

I'd probably need to find a diagram first, just to make sure something I bought was complete. Those things look like alien space technology compared to a normal hand plane.

 

[Toolfool]

Trolling us, aren't you? You know exactly what you have there.

Actually, I don't, that's why I asked. Over the course of about 40 years I purchased what I liked when I'd come across them. I probably even overpaid for some of them since I don't watch the "market".

 

[Toolfool]

So, does anyone want to put a market number on this batch ? I wouldn't ask for market price, but it's a place to start.

 

[Pexto]

So, does anyone want to put a market number on this batch ? I wouldn't ask for market price, but it's a place to start.

I'm not nearly as knowledgeable as some of these guys but I about fell out of my chair when I saw the first pic.

My recommendation would be that for each plane, you go to ebay, search the completed auctions for similar sold items, and consider that as the current retail price for a single item.

Add up all those numbers to get a good estimate of the total amount that you could expect if you auctioned each plane individually, with good pictures and description.

A starting price for a large lot might be 50% of that total.

 

[Pexto]

The router in the second picture is probably $150 at least with all those attachments.

Really? I think I see mold lines on the handles, so that's a plastic handled 71. Holy cow, if they're going for that much I may need to dig out my 71; I think I have the depth gauge and several cutters.

 

[ararat]

So, does anyone want to put a market number on this batch ? I wouldn't ask for market price, but it's a place to start.

Best guess with the limited pictures

$2000 for pic #1
250 for pic #2
350 for pic #3
150 for pic #4
250 for what is out in pic #5
50 for pic #6 unless they are rare makers
50 for pic #7
250 pic #8
200 pic #9
200 pic #10

$3600 +/- $500 lol

 

[ararat]

Really? I think I see mold lines on the handles, so that's a plastic handled 71. Holy cow, if they're going for that much I may need to dig out my 71; I think I have the depth gauge and several cutters.

You are correct. My brain just assumed it was a more collectable version due to the nice planes around it. Lol

 

[RTM]

At least right now, eBay just shows parts at that level. Everything that's a whole plane looks like $250+

Yeah, I wasn't thinking eBay, garage sales, estates sales, and CL. I got my 45 for under $150 w half the blades on CL

 

[crguy]

Best guess with the limited pictures

$2000 for pic #1
250 for pic #2
350 for pic #3
150 for pic #4
250 for what is out in pic #5
50 for pic #6 unless they are rare makers
50 for pic #7
250 pic #8
200 pic #9
200 pic #10

$3600 +/- $500 lol

My guess is that you won't stand behind that with an offer. It's unrealistic to even ask for a value on something you can only see one picture of. Too many variables. Look at the back corner of the #9:

 

[Toolfool]

I appreciate all the input and education. I'll see what he wants to do and report back. Thank you all.

 

[ararat]

My guess is that you won't stand behind that with an offer. It realistic to even ask for a value on something you can only see one picture of. Too many variables. Look at the back corner of the #9:

No way, I just gave an opinion based on what I could see. I have enough planes that I need to sell as it is.

They were supposed to be in A+ condition.

 

[jar944]

Yeah, I wasn't thinking eBay, garage sales, estates sales, and CL. I got my 45 for under $150 w half the blades on CL

Its been 5 or so years but I think I paid less than $150 total for both my 45s at the Brimfield flea market.

 

[ararat]

Yeah, I wasn't thinking eBay, garage sales, estates sales, and CL. I got my 45 for under $150 w half the blades on CL

I said $200 for the picture of the two combination planes and a core box plane. I didn't think it was too out of line if they are in ok shape.

 

[RTM]

I said $200 for the picture of the two combination planes and a core box plane. I didn't think it was too out of line if they are in ok shape.

I was replying to username2. But, I still think you are on the low end of reasonable there.

 

[crguy]

Its been 5 or so years but I think I paid less than $150 total for both my 45s at the Brimfield flea market.
The fact that you paid less than $150. for those really means nothing as far as current market value for similar planes. I've paid from less than $10. to over a thousand for a particular plane over the years.

 

[jar944]

The fact that you paid less than $150. for those really means nothing as far as current market value for similar planes. I've paid from less than $10. to over a thousand for a particular plane over the years.

Sure, and I'm not trying to put a value on toolfools planes either.

 

[pfaustus]

If I was trying to unload that collection. I'd probably be talking to Martin Donnelley, Brown's or one of the other auction houses.

 

[ararat]

I appreciate all the input and education. I'll see what he wants to do and report back. Thank you all.

Did you sell the planes? @Toolfool

 

[OldnSlo]

A small block plane is one of the handiest tool for any small woodworking project. Keep this please.

 

[Toolfool]

Did you sell the planes? @Toolfool

The original buyer decided to offer a trade which I wasn't interested in. I just listed the entire collection in GJ Classifieds. Feel free to make an offer.

 

[ararat]

The original buyer decided to offer a trade which I wasn't interested in. I just listed the entire collection in GJ Classifieds. Feel free to make an offer.

That's a great collection. I already destroyed the budget with a workbench purchase and there are only a few in there that I "need" .

Just my 2 cents:

If I was selling these planes, I would make about 8-10 listings on ebay for the top of the line items and then sell everything else as a group.

I think most people that are into collecting planes at a level to buy the best items you have would have a lot of overlap with their collection.

 

[crguy]

That's a great collection. I already destroyed the budget with a workbench purchase and there are only a few in there that I "need" .

Just my 2 cents:

If I was selling these planes, I would make about 8-10 listings on ebay for the top of the line items and then sell everything else as a group.

I think most people that are into collecting planes at a level to buy the best items you have would have a lot of overlap with their collection.

I agree. Much better to sell the best stuff off separately, or in small groups. This bunch of tools was posted strangely in the first place and the chances of selling them in the classified ads on a forum with few ********* collectors is slim at best.