Shelby Miller Posted October 21, 2016 Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 I found several articles about Stanley H1205 jack planes, but the original box for the one I have says only "Stanley No. 1205"-- no "H" . No model info on the tool itself. So, is there a difference between "No. 1205" and "H1205" ? Thanks, /scm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryMcK Posted October 21, 2016 Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 Have a look here for more information http://www.supertool.com/StanleyBG/stan0a.html I've never come across the 1205 but if it is a #5 the one with the H is slightly heavier than the regular one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby Miller Posted October 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 Thanks ! Impressively fast help! " if it is a #5 " -- I don't know what that means. All I know about the model number is the label on the original box, which says only ONE ONLY No. 1205 JACK PLANE STANLEY TOOLS, NEW BRITAIN, CONN., U. S. A. The back / underside of the lever cap has "C116" The frog has no info that I can see. There is no other info on the plane or its parts, afaict. Thanks for the supertool site link -- I'd seen some others but not that one --, but it doesn't list any models with higher numbering than # 608C. I checked some of its sub-lists (" #12 - #20 1/2", for example, in case the 1205 is a #12 variant) but didn't find anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted October 21, 2016 Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 H is for Handyman, a line of planes somewhat less desireable as collectors often. A No. 5 comparison is covered in that it is called a jack plane. I think the H is redundant. I think the 12 in 1205 sets the plane apart as Handyman all by itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby Miller Posted October 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 ahh, I see. "No. 1205" may be base model 5, variant "12" . I didn't think of that. So, now knowing better how to read the SuperiorTool site (from stem to stern, including warnings about blood and gore), I understand more: * My plane may not be a Stanley, after all. Although it is (and has been for decades) in a Stanley No. 1205 box, it does not have anything on the plane that labels it as a Stanley plane. * It resembles #S5 but doesn't exactly match that or any other planes listed, afaict, since it has -- .. low knob .. 14" sole (bottom) .. 2 3/8" wide .. 3 3/4 pounds (actually 3 lb 11 1/2 oz) and does not have -- .. #46 Frog Adjusting Screw .. the same lateral adjusting lever shown in the diagram Thanks for the very useful and quick help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted October 22, 2016 Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 To be clear, Stanley made many castings and parts for store brand planes. Handyman is a Stanley line. You can buy one new today labeled Stanley Handyman 1205. While it may not classify on the supertool site, it still should do good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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