Stanley Sweetheart No7

[bignoise]

What would you expect to pay for one of these in a decent knick? I have read a little about them and have wondered the value of them.

[Jonathryn]

Would it have to be a Sweetheart-era? I have some later versions of the basic Bailey type, and the frogs aren't as nice but they perform just as well. Just from spying them in the wild, the older ones tend to have more dings and scrapes, too. If you're in ald Alba, the Record version may serve you just as well. I suspect that prices would be regional. If you live in the tool equivalent of a desert wasteland, your only avenue for such things is either Ebay (just watch the auctions), wood working forums, or antique tool suppliers. Then you're competing with other people in the same boat. Edinburgh or Glasgow should have boot sales somewhere nearby, and given the economy a lot of those old tools should be streaming out of garages and basements. I got one about a year ago in mediocre condition for about $65. I'll fix it up and if I like it I'll keep it. If I don't I'll sell it for what I got plus the PITA for fixing it up. Personally the No. 8 seems better as a jointer. $80 - $110 US seems reasonable for something in better-than-mediocre condition.

[Dan S]

It depends on the type (rough way to age the plane), and if it has any special features, like a sticker on the tote. I would say $40 to $140.

http://www.tooltrip.com/tooltrip9/stanley/stan-bpl/bailey-types.htm

What would you expect to pay for one of these in a decent knick? I have read a little about them and have wondered the value of them.

[Jim DaddyO]

I paid $50 CDN for mine, in decent shape. Refurbing it over the winter.