John Page Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 In the process of restoring an old hand plane that belonged to my great grandfather (or maybe even his father), I met a gentleman who has been a woodworker/clockmaker for over 45 years now. I visited his shop today and had a nice chat, and at the end of the day I brought home 5 old planes, mostly Bailey, and a few Butcher chisels amongst other things. Does anyone know how old they might be? I'm going to have a blast working on the No 6 plane! The last two pictures are of the original plane that's been in the family for a while, and I would love to hear any info anyone might have on it. There were no names or numbers on it anywhere that I could find, and all the pieces appear to be the originals. Cheers! John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 Blood and Gore should come up in a Google search for Stanley plane typing. He has a link and loads of info for this sort of thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Page Posted March 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 Thanks! It seems likely it is a Stanley then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 Well, each era had signifiers that are fairly easy to pick out. Personally, the tote and knob seem like a newer plane in the Bailey/Stanley pattern to me. Determining exactly what is cast into the body should help somewhat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilgaron Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 http://www.hyperkitten.com/tools/stanley_bench_plane/ You can work yourself through that flowchart to type and date the plane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Page Posted March 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 Thanks folks! Based on your info, it appears to be a Stanley type 15 (1931). For being 85 years old, it's in great shape! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4square Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 That's a decenyt looking 5 1/4 junior jack plane in pic 1. Honed and adjusted properly it is a versatile and fun plane to use. Not too heavy not too light. Great for smoothing. Just adjust the frog to close up the mouth and it will make nice fine curls. I own 2 of them and prefer using them both over my Veritas L/A smoother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Page Posted March 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 Thanks Ross! I'm excited to get them back into working condition again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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