Overview
The No. 7 jointer is 22 inches long with a 2⅜-inch iron. It is the standard plane for flattening boards and truing long edges, and it rounds out the classic three-plane set with the No. 4 and No. 5.
Gallery
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Specifications & Variants
The #7 base size and its factory variants, with the sole length, cutter width, weight, and years of production for each.
The standard cast-iron version that the variants below are based on.
Corrugated sole version of the jointer.
Fairly easy to find, with a small premium over the smooth No. 7.
Dimensions are nominal factory figures; casting tolerances vary slightly across types.
Identifying Features
- Length: The 22-inch sole is the standard jointer length.
- Iron width: The 2⅜-inch iron matches the No. 6 fore plane.
Dating is shared across all sizes. Use the identification guide and the quick-reference table to pin down your plane's type.
History & Design
History
Cataloged from 1869 to 1970. Along with the No. 4 and No. 5, it is one of the planes most woodworkers own. Perfect sole flatness matters less than is often claimed.
Design
The long sole bridges low spots and leaves edges straight enough to glue. It is heavy enough to keep moving through a cut but still manageable for edge jointing.
For Collectors
Common and practical, so condition drives the price. The corrugated No. 7C is fairly easy to find.
As a User Plane
The No. 7 is the jointer in the classic triad, following the No. 5 jack and the No. 4 smoother.
Market Value
Based on 50 realized sales of the #7 (plus corrugated examples). Prices range from $125 to $345, with a median of $175.
| Condition / grade | Typical range |
|---|---|
| User grade | $125 – $160 |
| Good / Fine | $160 – $195 |
| Fine & better | $195 – $345 |
Common and practical, so condition rather than scarcity sets the price.
These are past sale prices gathered from Jim Bode Tools, not a current appraisal. What any given plane is worth depends mostly on its condition and type.
Sources & Credits
Patrick's Blood & Gore
Primary reference for plane history, dimensions, and collector notes.
supertool.com/StanleyBG