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   John_D | Mar 02, 2006 01:49am | #1

   If you're wanting them to have a complete range of sizes to work with, of course, you can get 'em a LOT cheaper new from other makers, like LN.  You already got a great answer on actual vintage Stanley prices.

   My goal is for my work to outlast me.  Expect my joinery to get simpler as time goes by.
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   wdrite | Mar 04, 2006 03:56pm | #3

   Thanks for the post.  I realize that other brands of planes are cheaper than original Stanley 1s and 2s.  However, I am not interested in new brands,  only old Stanleys.

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   wdrite | Mar 04, 2006 03:52pm | #2

   Thanks for the info.  I have only actually seen 1 No. 1 and  2 No. 2s in my life.  I wouldn't want them to use, as a block plane will do anything  they will do but aren't they cut little things?

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   shopteacher | Mar 04, 2006 10:32pm | #4

   Try this website.  Bob Kaune is one of the best and his tools are top notch.

   http://www.antique-used-tools.com/

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   alanplanesaw | Mar 05, 2006 01:37am | #5

   wdrite,

   I will agree for the most part with pzgren.   I thought his estimates were a little high on the #2 so I checked Stanley #2's on ebay that have already sold recently.  Prices were 289, 240, 197, 192, 202, 177, 205, and 200. 

   As you probably know, 2 equal planes, the dirty one will sell for less than the clean one, generally. 

   I paid $150 for one at an auction.  I bought a K2 (Keen Kutter #2, which is an early Stanley Bedrock #2 for $65 on ebay).  About a month ago I picked up a #2 in an antique store for $25.00.  And, it is the best of the three.  99% jappaning, etc.

   pzgren is right that #1s are rare.  There is at least one on ebay right now with the bids at $685.  Has a hairline crack or two.

   There are at least 3 or 4 #2s ranging from $141 to $450.

   Alan - planesaw

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   Malcolm | Mar 05, 2006 08:30am | #6

   There's a dealer in Mittagong NSW Australia with 3 or 4 No 1s in a cabinet. Prices seemed to start at about $AUS2,000 and go up to near 3k.

   Photos and contact details here http://www.macpherson.co.nz/mittagong_planes.htm

   Malcolmhttp://www.macpherson.co.nz