Plane Feature Timeline

About the Plane Feature Timeline

This page presents the information in Patrick Leach's Plane Type Study in a different format. Instead of indicating changes in plane features from type to type, the timeline profiles the history of a each plane feature. (That actually makes it a typeline not a timeline, but that's a minor point.)

As an example consider a segment of the timeline given below which covers tote and knob composition:

                                                                Plane Type
                    Plane Feature
                                                                    11111111112
------------------------------------------------------     12345678901234567890
                                                            
tote and knob - Rosewood                                   1234567890123456x 9
              - hardwood - stained red or painted black                    7 
                         - painted black                                    89
                         - light color stain                                  0
Variations on each feature are given in the Plane Feature column. The Plane Type column shows which types include which feature. For example, hardwood totes and knobs were stained red or painted black in Type 17 planes, indicated by the "7" present in the Plane Type column. In this case, the "7" is short for "17" (i.e., 17 modulo 10). This approach permits easy determination of plane type further down the Plane Type column.

Note that one Plane Type column entry contains an "x", indicating that some planes of this type have been found which include the feature. For example, the timeline shows that some Type 17 planes did have Rosewood handles.

The complete Plane Feature Timeline is given in the next section. Using it you can determine when most plane features were introduced and eliminated. If you already know your plane's type, you may be more interested in the Feature Timeline by Type section further down.

Plane Feature Timeline

                                                                Plane Type
                    Plane Feature
                                                                    11111111112
------------------------------------------------------     12345678901234567890
                                                            
tote and knob - Rosewood                                   1234567890123456x 9
              - hardwood - stained red or painted black                    7 
                         - painted black                                    89
                         - light color stain                                  0
knob - low style                                           12345678901
     - high style                                                     234567890
     - bead at base                                        12345                                             
     - raised ring cast in bed at toe                                   4567890
depth adjustment nut - composition - brass                 1234567890123456 890
                                   - steel or hard rubber                  7
                     - stamped - "BAILEY, WOODS & CO."...  1
                               - "BAILEY'S PATENT"...       23456
                     - thread - right handed               12345
                              - left handed                     678901234567890
                     - size - small (1" dia.")             12345678901     7
                            - large (1.25" dia.")                     23456x890
                     - knurling - parallel                 12345678901234567 90
                                - diagonal                                  8

iron - stamped - "L. BAILEY'S" "PATENT" "DEC 24, 1867"     12
               - "STANLEY RULE" (in arc) "& LEVEL CO."       34
               - "STANLEY" (large letters) (rest below)        5
               - "STANLEY" "PAT. AP'L 19, 92"                   6789 
               - "STANLEY" "RULE & LEVEL CO."...                    0
               - "STANLEY" "NEW BRITAIN" "CONN" "USA" in V           1
               - "STANLEY" in notched rect.,"S.W." heart              2345
               - "STANLEY" in not. rect.,"MADE IN U.S.A."                 67890
     - circular hole - toward top                          12345
                     - toward cutting edge                      678901234567890
     - top shape - angular                                 12345678901234567890
                 - rounded                                                   90

cap iron - stamped - "L. BAILEY'S" "PATENT"...             1234567

lat. adj. lever - stamped - "2-8-67" "10-21-84" "STANLEY"      5
                          - above, plus "7-24-88"               67 
                          - "7-24-88" "STANLEY"                   8
                          - "STANLEY"                              9012345678
                          - "STANLEY" written vertically                     9
                - construction - one-piece                     5
                               - two-piece                      67890123456789
                               - one-piece, bent                              0
lever cap - logo - none                                    123456789012
                 - "STANLEY" in notched rectangle                      34567890
          - hole - keyhole-shaped                          123456789012345 x
                 - kidney-shaped                                          67890
          - spring - banjo shaped                          1
                   - rectangular                            2345678901234567890
          - back - unrecessed                              12
                 - recessed                                  345678901234567890
          - style - rounded edge style                     12345678901
                  - less-rounded edge style                           234567890
          - lever cam - 1 3/32" long                       12345678901
                      - 1 3/16" long                                  234567890
          - surface - nickle plating                       1234567890123456
                    - coarse machined surface                              7890
frog - back - rounded                                      12 456789012345
            - ogee-shaped (s-shape) back beside lat. adj.                 67890
     - screws - rounded head                               123
              - flat head                                     45678901234567890
     - top - rounded                                       1234
           - flattened arch-shape                              5678901234567890
     - adjustment screw                                             0123456x890
frog receiver - shaped like letter "I"                     12 456789012345678
              - vertical rib                                 3
              - broad rectangular area                        45678901234567890
              - two shallow grooves parallel to sides           678
              - smaller bearing surface and rib to mouth           901234567890
              - enlarged and arched rib                             01234567890
              - "Y" shaped                                                   90 
plane size - under frog and lever cap                      12
           - cast in toe - in front of knob                    5678      567890
                         - behind knob                             901234 
           - spaced apart ("No" and plane # spaced 1")           78901234567890

bed - Bailey marking - cast in toe - in front of knob              901234
                                   - behind knob                         567890
    - foundry numbers - "73","71" cast in bed                 456789012345
                      - "S" in frog, lever cap and/or bed        7
                      - "B" in frog, lever cap and/or bed         8
    - patent dates - "MAR-25-02" "AUG-19-02" behind frog           90
                   - above, plus "APR-19-10"                         12
                   - "U.S. PAT. APR-19-10" behind frog                 34
    - "MADE IN U.S.A" - cast into bed at toe                            4
                      - cast behind frog                                 567890
    - broad flat rib around toe and heel                                  67890
    - heavier bottom casting                                               7
    - painted blue                                                            0

Feature Timeline by Type

In the following sections, the complete Plane Feature Timeline has been condensed to only indicate features present in a given type. This format may be useful if you're trying to make sense of a plane which is a hybrid of two types. Or once you date your plane using the Plane Dating Flowchart or Patrick Leach's Plane Type Study, you can use items from this section to verify your determination.

Type 1. 1867-1869
Type 2. 1869-1872
Type 3. 1872-1873
Type 4. 1874-1884
Type 5. 1885-1888
Type 6. 1888-1892
Type 7. 1893-1899
Type 8. 1899-1902
Type 9. 1902-1907
Type 10. 1907-1909
Type 11. 1910-1918
Type 12. 1919-1924
Type 13. 1925-1928
Type 14. 1929-1930
Type 15. 1931-1932
Type 16. 1933-1941
Type 17. 1942-1945
Type 18. 1946-1947
Type 19. 1948-1961
Type 20. 1962-1967

Type 1. Planes made in Boston, MA from 1867-1869.

                                                                Plane Type
                    Plane Feature
                                                                    11111111112
------------------------------------------------------     12345678901234567890
                                                           |
tote and knob - Rosewood                                   1234567890123456x 9
knob - low style                                           12345678901
knob - bead at base                                        12345                                             
depth adjustment nut - composition - brass                 1234567890123456 890
depth adjustment nut - stamped - "BAILEY, WOODS & CO."...  1
depth adjustment nut - thread - right handed               12345
depth adjustment nut - size - small (1" dia.")             12345678901     7
depth adjustment nut - knurling - parallel                 12345678901234567 90
iron - stamped - "L. BAILEY'S" "PATENT" "DEC 24, 1867"     12
iron - circular hole - toward top                          12345
iron - top shape - angular                                 12345678901234567890
cap iron - stamped - "L. BAILEY'S" "PATENT"...             1234567
lever cap - logo - none                                    123456789012
lever cap - hole - keyhole-shaped                          123456789012345 x
lever cap - spring - banjo shaped                          1
lever cap - back - unrecessed                              12
lever cap - style - rounded edge style                     12345678901
lever cap - lever cam - 1 3/32" long                       12345678901
lever cap - surface - nickle plating                       1234567890123456
frog - back - rounded                                      12 456789012345
frog - screws - rounded head                               123
frog - top - rounded                                       1234
frog receiver - shaped like letter "I"                     12 456789012345678 
plane size - under frog and lever cap                      12

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Type 2. Planes made by Stanley 1869-1872.

                                                                Plane Type
                    Plane Feature
                                                                    11111111112
------------------------------------------------------     12345678901234567890
                                                            |
tote and knob - Rosewood                                   1234567890123456x 9
knob - low style                                           12345678901
knob - bead at base                                        12345                                             
depth adjustment nut - composition - brass                 1234567890123456 890
depth adjustment nut - stamped - "BAILEY'S PATENT"...       23456
depth adjustment nut - thread - right handed               12345
depth adjustment nut - size - small (1" dia.")             12345678901     7
depth adjustment nut - knurling - parallel                 12345678901234567 90
iron - stamped - "L. BAILEY'S" "PATENT" "DEC 24, 1867"     12
iron - circular hole - toward top                          12345
iron - top shape - angular                                 12345678901234567890
cap iron - stamped - "L. BAILEY'S" "PATENT"...             1234567
lever cap - logo - none                                    123456789012
lever cap - hole - keyhole-shaped                          123456789012345 x
lever cap - spring - rectangular                            2345678901234567890
lever cap - back - unrecessed                              12
lever cap - style - rounded edge style                     12345678901
lever cap - lever cam - 1 3/32" long                       12345678901
lever cap - surface - nickle plating                       1234567890123456
frog - back - rounded                                      12 456789012345
frog - screws - rounded head                               123
frog - top - rounded                                       1234
frog receiver - shaped like letter "I"                     12 456789012345678
plane size - under frog and lever cap                      12

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Type 3. Planes made by Stanley 1872-1873.

                                                                Plane Type
                    Plane Feature
                                                                    11111111112
------------------------------------------------------     12345678901234567890
                                                             |
tote and knob - Rosewood                                   1234567890123456x 9
knob - low style                                           12345678901
knob - bead at base                                        12345                                             
depth adjustment nut - composition - brass                 1234567890123456 890
depth adjustment nut - stamped - "BAILEY'S PATENT"...       23456
depth adjustment nut - thread - right handed               12345
depth adjustment nut - size - small (1" dia.")             12345678901     7
depth adjustment nut - knurling - parallel                 12345678901234567 90
iron - stamped - "STANLEY RULE" (in arc) "& LEVEL CO."       34
iron - circular hole - toward top                          12345
iron - top shape - angular                                 12345678901234567890
cap iron - stamped - "L. BAILEY'S" "PATENT"...             1234567
lever cap - logo - none                                    123456789012
lever cap - hole - keyhole-shaped                          123456789012345 x
lever cap - spring - rectangular                            2345678901234567890
lever cap - back - recessed                                  345678901234567890
lever cap - style - rounded edge style                     12345678901
lever cap - lever cam - 1 3/32" long                       12345678901
lever cap - surface - nickle plating                       1234567890123456
frog - screws - rounded head                               123
frog - top - rounded                                       1234
frog receiver - vertical rib                                 3

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Type 4. Planes made by Stanley 1874-1884.

                                                                Plane Type
                    Plane Feature
                                                                    11111111112
------------------------------------------------------     12345678901234567890
                                                              |
tote and knob - Rosewood                                   1234567890123456x 9
knob - low style                                           12345678901
knob - bead at base                                        12345                                             
depth adjustment nut - composition - brass                 1234567890123456 890
depth adjustment nut - stamped - "BAILEY'S PATENT"...       23456
depth adjustment nut - thread - right handed               12345
depth adjustment nut - size - small (1" dia.")             12345678901     7
depth adjustment nut - knurling - parallel                 12345678901234567 90
iron - stamped - "STANLEY RULE" (in arc) "& LEVEL CO."       34
iron - circular hole - toward top                          12345
iron - top shape - angular                                 12345678901234567890
cap iron - stamped - "L. BAILEY'S" "PATENT"...             1234567
lever cap - logo - none                                    123456789012
lever cap - hole - keyhole-shaped                          123456789012345 x
lever cap - spring - rectangular                            2345678901234567890
lever cap - back - recessed                                  345678901234567890
lever cap - style - rounded edge style                     12345678901
lever cap - lever cam - 1 3/32" long                       12345678901
lever cap - surface - nickle plating                       1234567890123456
frog - back - rounded                                      12 456789012345
frog - screws - flat head                                     45678901234567890
frog - top - rounded                                       1234
frog receiver - shaped like letter "I"                     12 456789012345678 
frog receiver - broad rectangular area                        45678901234567890
bed - foundry numbers - "73","71" cast in bed                 456789012345

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Type 5. Planes made by Stanley 1885-1888.

                                                                Plane Type
                    Plane Feature
                                                                    11111111112
------------------------------------------------------     12345678901234567890
                                                               |
tote and knob - Rosewood                                   1234567890123456x 9
knob - low style                                           12345678901
knob - bead at base                                        12345                                             
depth adjustment nut - composition - brass                 1234567890123456 890
depth adjustment nut - stamped - "BAILEY'S PATENT"...       23456
depth adjustment nut - thread - right handed               12345
depth adjustment nut - size - small (1" dia.")             12345678901     7
depth adjustment nut - knurling - parallel                 12345678901234567 90
iron - stamped - "STANLEY" (large letters) (rest below)        5
iron - circular hole - toward top                          12345
iron - top shape - angular                                 12345678901234567890
cap iron - stamped - "L. BAILEY'S" "PATENT"...             1234567
lat. adj. lever - stamped - "2-8-67" "10-21-84" "STANLEY"      5
lat. adj. lever - construction - one-piece                     5
lever cap - logo - none                                    123456789012
lever cap - hole - keyhole-shaped                          123456789012345 x
lever cap - spring - rectangular                            2345678901234567890
lever cap - back - recessed                                  345678901234567890
lever cap - style - rounded edge style                     12345678901
lever cap - lever cam - 1 3/32" long                       12345678901
lever cap - surface - nickle plating                       1234567890123456
frog - back - rounded                                      12 456789012345
frog - screws - flat head                                     45678901234567890
frog - top - flattened arch-shape                              5678901234567890
frog receiver - shaped like letter "I"                     12 456789012345678
frog receiver - broad rectangular area                        45678901234567890
plane size - cast in toe - in front of knob                    5678      567890
bed - foundry numbers - "73","71" cast in bed                 456789012345

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Type 6. Planes made by Stanley 1888-1892.

                                                                Plane Type
                    Plane Feature
                                                                    11111111112
------------------------------------------------------     12345678901234567890
                                                                |
tote and knob - Rosewood                                   1234567890123456x 9
knob - low style                                           12345678901
depth adjustment nut - composition - brass                 1234567890123456 890
depth adjustment nut - stamped - "BAILEY'S PATENT"...       23456
depth adjustment nut - thread - left handed                     678901234567890
depth adjustment nut - size - small (1" dia.")             12345678901     7
depth adjustment nut - knurling - parallel                 12345678901234567 90
iron - stamped - "STANLEY" "PAT. AP'L 19, 92"                   6789 
iron - circular hole - toward cutting edge                      678901234567890
iron - top shape - angular                                 12345678901234567890
cap iron - stamped - "L. BAILEY'S" "PATENT"...             1234567
lat. adj. lever - stamped - "2-8-67" "10-21-84" "7-24-88"       67 
lat. adj. lever - construction - two-piece                      67890123456789
lever cap - logo - none                                    123456789012
lever cap - hole - keyhole-shaped                          123456789012345 x
lever cap - spring - rectangular                            2345678901234567890
lever cap - back - recessed                                  345678901234567890
lever cap - style - rounded edge style                     12345678901
lever cap - lever cam - 1 3/32" long                       12345678901
lever cap - surface - nickle plating                       1234567890123456
frog - back - rounded                                      12 456789012345
frog - screws - flat head                                     45678901234567890
frog - top - flattened arch-shape                              5678901234567890
frog receiver - shaped like letter "I"                     12 456789012345678
frog receiver - broad rectangular area                        45678901234567890
frog receiver - two shallow grooves parallel to sides           678
plane size - cast in toe - in front of knob                    5678      567890
bed - foundry numbers - "73","71" cast in bed                 456789012345

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Type 7. Planes made by Stanley 1893-1899.

                                                                Plane Type
                    Plane Feature
                                                                    11111111112
------------------------------------------------------     12345678901234567890
                                                                 |
tote and knob - Rosewood                                   1234567890123456x 9
knob - low style                                           12345678901
depth adjustment nut - composition - brass                 1234567890123456 890
depth adjustment nut - thread - left handed                     678901234567890
depth adjustment nut - size - small (1" dia.")             12345678901     7
depth adjustment nut - knurling - parallel                 12345678901234567 90
iron - stamped - "STANLEY" "PAT. AP'L 19, 92"                   6789 
iron - circular hole - toward cutting edge                      678901234567890
iron - top shape - angular                                 12345678901234567890
cap iron - stamped - "L. BAILEY'S" "PATENT"...             1234567
lat. adj. lever - stamped - "2-8-67" "10-21-84" "7-24-88"       67 
lat. adj. lever - construction - two-piece                      67890123456789
lever cap - logo - none                                    123456789012
lever cap - hole - keyhole-shaped                          123456789012345 x
lever cap - spring - rectangular                            2345678901234567890
lever cap - back - recessed                                  345678901234567890
lever cap - style - rounded edge style                     12345678901
lever cap - lever cam - 1 3/32" long                       12345678901
lever cap - surface - nickle plating                       1234567890123456
frog - back - rounded                                      12 456789012345
frog - screws - flat head                                     45678901234567890
frog - top - flattened arch-shape                              5678901234567890
frog receiver - shaped like letter "I"                     12 456789012345678
frog receiver - broad rectangular area                        45678901234567890
frog receiver - two shallow grooves parallel to sides           678
plane size - cast in toe - in front of knob                    5678      567890
plane size - spaced apart ("No" and plane # spaced 1")           78901234567890
bed - foundry numbers - "73","71" cast in bed                 456789012345
bed - foundry numbers - "S" in frog, lever cap and/or bed        7

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Type 8. Planes made by Stanley 1899-1902.

                                                                Plane Type
                    Plane Feature
                                                                    11111111112
------------------------------------------------------     12345678901234567890
                                                                  |
tote and knob - Rosewood                                   1234567890123456x 9
knob - low style                                           12345678901
depth adjustment nut - composition - brass                 1234567890123456 890
depth adjustment nut - thread - left handed                     678901234567890
depth adjustment nut - size - small (1" dia.")             12345678901     7
depth adjustment nut - knurling - parallel                 12345678901234567 90
iron - stamped - "STANLEY" "PAT. AP'L 19, 92"                   6789 
iron - circular hole - toward cutting edge                      678901234567890
iron - top shape - angular                                 12345678901234567890
lat. adj. lever - stamped - "7-24-88" "STANLEY"                   8
lat. adj. lever - construction - two-piece                      67890123456789
lever cap - logo - none                                    123456789012
lever cap - hole - keyhole-shaped                          123456789012345 x
lever cap - spring - rectangular                            2345678901234567890
lever cap - back - recessed                                  345678901234567890
lever cap - style - rounded edge style                     12345678901
lever cap - lever cam - 1 3/32" long                       12345678901
lever cap - surface - nickle plating                       1234567890123456
frog - back - rounded                                      12 456789012345
frog - screws - flat head                                     45678901234567890
frog - top - flattened arch-shape                              5678901234567890
frog receiver - shaped like letter "I"                     12 456789012345678
frog receiver - broad rectangular area                        45678901234567890
frog receiver - two shallow grooves parallel to sides           678
plane size - cast in toe - in front of knob                    5678      567890
plane size - spaced apart ("No" and plane # spaced 1")           78901234567890
bed - foundry numbers - "73","71" cast in bed                 456789012345
bed - foundry numbers - "B" in frog, lever cap and/or bed         8

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Type 9. Planes made by Stanley 1902-1907.

                                                                Plane Type
                    Plane Feature
                                                                    11111111112
------------------------------------------------------     12345678901234567890
                                                                   |
tote and knob - Rosewood                                   1234567890123456x 9
knob - low style                                           12345678901
depth adjustment nut - composition - brass                 1234567890123456 890
depth adjustment nut - thread - left handed                     678901234567890
depth adjustment nut - size - small (1" dia.")             12345678901     7
depth adjustment nut - knurling - parallel                 12345678901234567 90
iron - stamped - "STANLEY" "PAT. AP'L 19, 92"                   6789 
iron - circular hole - toward cutting edge                      678901234567890
iron - top shape - angular                                 12345678901234567890
lat. adj. lever - stamped - "STANLEY"                              9012345678
lat. adj. lever - construction - two-piece                      67890123456789
lever cap - logo - none                                    123456789012
lever cap - hole - keyhole-shaped                          123456789012345 x
lever cap - spring - rectangular                            2345678901234567890
lever cap - back - recessed                                  345678901234567890
lever cap - style - rounded edge style                     12345678901
lever cap - lever cam - 1 3/32" long                       12345678901
lever cap - surface - nickle plating                       1234567890123456
frog - back - rounded                                      12 456789012345
frog - screws - flat head                                     45678901234567890
frog - top - flattened arch-shape                              5678901234567890
frog receiver - shaped like letter "I"                     12 456789012345678
frog receiver - broad rectangular area                        45678901234567890
frog receiver - smaller bearing surface and rib to mouth           901234567890
plane size - cast in toe - behind knob                             901234 
plane size - spaced apart ("No" and plane # spaced 1")           78901234567890
bed - Bailey marking - cast in toe - in front of knob              901234
bed - foundry numbers - "73","71" cast in bed                 456789012345
bed - patent dates - "MAR-25-02" "AUG-19-02" behind frog           90    

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Type 10. Planes made by Stanley 1907-1909.

                                                                Plane Type
                    Plane Feature
                                                                    11111111112
------------------------------------------------------     12345678901234567890
                                                                    |
tote and knob - Rosewood                                   1234567890123456x 9
knob - low style                                           12345678901
depth adjustment nut - composition - brass                 1234567890123456 890
depth adjustment nut - thread - left handed                     678901234567890
depth adjustment nut - size - small (1" dia.")             12345678901     7
depth adjustment nut - knurling - parallel                 12345678901234567 90
iron - stamped - "STANLEY" "RULE & LEVEL CO."...                    0
iron - circular hole - toward cutting edge                      678901234567890
iron - top shape - angular                                 12345678901234567890
lat. adj. lever - stamped - "STANLEY"                              9012345678
lat. adj. lever - construction - two-piece                      67890123456789
lever cap - logo - none                                    123456789012
lever cap - hole - keyhole-shaped                          123456789012345 x
lever cap - spring - rectangular                            2345678901234567890
lever cap - back - recessed                                  345678901234567890
lever cap - style - rounded edge style                     12345678901
lever cap - lever cam - 1 3/32" long                       12345678901
lever cap - surface - nickle plating                       1234567890123456
frog - back - rounded                                      12 456789012345
frog - screws - flat head                                     45678901234567890
frog - top - flattened arch-shape                              5678901234567890
frog - adjustment screw                                             0123456x890
frog receiver - shaped like letter "I"                     12 456789012345678
frog receiver - broad rectangular area                        45678901234567890
frog receiver - smaller bearing surface and rib to mouth           901234567890
frog receiver - enlarged and arched rib                             01234567890
plane size - cast in toe - behind knob                             901234 
plane size - spaced apart ("No" and plane # spaced 1")           78901234567890
bed - Bailey marking - cast in toe - in front of knob              901234
bed - foundry numbers - "73","71" cast in bed                 456789012345
bed - patent dates - "MAR-25-02" "AUG-19-02" behind frog           90

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Type 11. Planes made by Stanley 1910-1918.

                                                                Plane Type
                    Plane Feature
                                                                    11111111112
------------------------------------------------------     12345678901234567890
                                                                     |
tote and knob - Rosewood                                   1234567890123456x 9
knob - low style                                           12345678901
depth adjustment nut - composition - brass                 1234567890123456 890
depth adjustment nut - thread - left handed                     678901234567890
depth adjustment nut - size - small (1" dia.")             12345678901     7
depth adjustment nut - knurling - parallel                 12345678901234567 90
iron - stamped - "STANLEY" "NEW BRITAIN" "CONN" "USA" in V           1
iron - circular hole - toward cutting edge                      678901234567890
iron - top shape - angular                                 12345678901234567890
lat. adj. lever - stamped - "STANLEY"                              9012345678
lat. adj. lever - construction - two-piece                      67890123456789
lever cap - logo - none                                    123456789012
lever cap - hole - keyhole-shaped                          123456789012345 x
lever cap - spring - rectangular                            2345678901234567890
lever cap - back - recessed                                  345678901234567890
lever cap - style - rounded edge style                     12345678901
lever cap - lever cam - 1 3/32" long                       12345678901
lever cap - surface - nickle plating                       1234567890123456
frog - back - rounded                                      12 456789012345
frog - screws - flat head                                     45678901234567890
frog - top - flattened arch-shape                              5678901234567890
frog - adjustment screw                                             0123456x890
frog receiver - shaped like letter "I"                     12 456789012345678
frog receiver - broad rectangular area                        45678901234567890
frog receiver - smaller bearing surface and rib to mouth           901234567890
frog receiver - enlarged and arched rib                             01234567890
plane size - cast in toe - behind knob                             901234 
plane size - spaced apart ("No" and plane # spaced 1")           78901234567890
bed - Bailey marking - cast in toe - in front of knob              901234
bed - foundry numbers - "73","71" cast in bed                 456789012345
bed - patent dates - "MAR-25-02" "AUG-19-02" "APR-19-10"             12

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Type 12. Planes made by Stanley 1919-1924.

                                                                Plane Type
                    Plane Feature
                                                                    11111111112
------------------------------------------------------     12345678901234567890
                                                                      |
tote and knob - Rosewood                                   1234567890123456x 9
knob - high style                                                     234567890
depth adjustment nut - composition - brass                 1234567890123456 890
depth adjustment nut - thread - left handed                     678901234567890
depth adjustment nut - size - large (1.25" dia.")                     23456x890
depth adjustment nut - knurling - parallel                 12345678901234567 90
iron - stamped - "STANLEY" in notched rect.,"S.W." heart              2345
iron - circular hole - toward cutting edge                      678901234567890
iron - top shape - angular                                 12345678901234567890
lat. adj. lever - stamped - "STANLEY"                              9012345678
lat. adj. lever - construction - two-piece                      67890123456789
lever cap - logo - none                                    123456789012
lever cap - hole - keyhole-shaped                          123456789012345 x
lever cap - spring - rectangular                            2345678901234567890
lever cap - back - recessed                                  345678901234567890
lever cap - style - less-rounded edge style                           234567890
lever cap - lever cam - 1 3/16" long                                  234567890
lever cap - surface - nickle plating                       1234567890123456
frog - back - rounded                                      12 456789012345
frog - screws - flat head                                     45678901234567890
frog - top - flattened arch-shape                              5678901234567890
frog - adjustment screw                                             0123456x890
frog receiver - shaped like letter "I"                     12 456789012345678
frog receiver - broad rectangular area                        45678901234567890
frog receiver - smaller bearing surface and rib to mouth           901234567890
frog receiver - enlarged and arched rib                             01234567890
plane size - cast in toe - behind knob                             901234 
plane size - spaced apart ("No" and plane # spaced 1")           78901234567890
bed - Bailey marking - cast in toe - in front of knob              901234
bed - foundry numbers - "73","71" cast in bed                 456789012345
bed - patent dates - "MAR-25-02" "AUG-19-02" "APR-19-10"             12

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Type 13. Planes made by Stanley 1925-1928.

                                                                Plane Type
                    Plane Feature
                                                                    11111111112
------------------------------------------------------     12345678901234567890
                                                                       |
tote and knob - Rosewood                                   1234567890123456x 9
knob - high style                                                     234567890
depth adjustment nut - composition - brass                 1234567890123456 890
depth adjustment nut - thread - left handed                     678901234567890
depth adjustment nut - size - large (1.25" dia.")                     23456x890
depth adjustment nut - knurling - parallel                 12345678901234567 90
iron - stamped - "STANLEY" in notched rect.,"S.W." heart              2345
iron - circular hole - toward cutting edge                      678901234567890
iron - top shape - angular                                 12345678901234567890
lat. adj. lever - stamped - "STANLEY"                              9012345678
lat. adj. lever - construction - two-piece                      67890123456789
lever cap - logo - "STANLEY" in notched rectangle                      34567890
lever cap - hole - keyhole-shaped                          123456789012345 x
lever cap - spring - rectangular                            2345678901234567890
lever cap - back - recessed                                  345678901234567890
lever cap - style - less-rounded edge style                           234567890
lever cap - lever cam - 1 3/16" long                                  234567890
lever cap - surface - nickle plating                       1234567890123456
frog - back - rounded                                      12 456789012345
frog - screws - flat head                                     45678901234567890
frog - top - flattened arch-shape                              5678901234567890
frog - adjustment screw                                             0123456x890
frog receiver - shaped like letter "I"                     12 456789012345678
frog receiver - broad rectangular area                        45678901234567890
frog receiver - smaller bearing surface and rib to mouth           901234567890
frog receiver - enlarged and arched rib                             01234567890
plane size - cast in toe - behind knob                             901234 
plane size - spaced apart ("No" and plane # spaced 1")           78901234567890
bed - Bailey marking - cast in toe - in front of knob              901234
bed - foundry numbers - "73","71" cast in bed                 456789012345
bed - patent dates - "U.S. PAT. APR-19-10" behind frog                 34

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Type 14. Planes made by Stanley 1929-1930.

                                                                Plane Type
                    Plane Feature
                                                                    11111111112
------------------------------------------------------     12345678901234567890
                                                                        |
tote and knob - Rosewood                                   1234567890123456x 9
knob - high style                                                     234567890
knob - raised ring cast in bed at toe                                   4567890
depth adjustment nut - composition - brass                 1234567890123456 890
depth adjustment nut - thread - left handed                     678901234567890
depth adjustment nut - size - large (1.25" dia.")                     23456x890
depth adjustment nut - knurling - parallel                 12345678901234567 90
iron - stamped - "STANLEY" in notched rect.,"S.W." heart              2345
iron - circular hole - toward cutting edge                      678901234567890
iron - top shape - angular                                 12345678901234567890
lat. adj. lever - stamped - "STANLEY"                              9012345678
lat. adj. lever - construction - two-piece                      67890123456789
lever cap - logo - "STANLEY" in notched rectangle                      34567890
lever cap - hole - keyhole-shaped                          123456789012345 x
lever cap - spring - rectangular                            2345678901234567890
lever cap - back - recessed                                  345678901234567890
lever cap - style - less-rounded edge style                           234567890
lever cap - lever cam - 1 3/16" long                                  234567890
lever cap - surface - nickle plating                       1234567890123456
frog - back - rounded                                      12 456789012345
frog - screws - flat head                                     45678901234567890
frog - top - flattened arch-shape                              5678901234567890
frog - adjustment screw                                             0123456x890
frog receiver - shaped like letter "I"                     12 456789012345678
frog receiver - broad rectangular area                        45678901234567890
frog receiver - smaller bearing surface and rib to mouth           901234567890
frog receiver - enlarged and arched rib                             01234567890
plane size - cast in toe - behind knob                             901234 
plane size - spaced apart ("No" and plane # spaced 1")           78901234567890
bed - Bailey marking - cast in toe - in front of knob              901234
bed - foundry numbers - "73","71" cast in bed                 456789012345
bed - patent dates - "U.S. PAT. APR-19-10" behind frog                 34
bed - "MADE IN U.S.A" - cast into bed at toe                            4

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Type 15. Planes made by Stanley 1931-1932.

                                                                Plane Type
                    Plane Feature
                                                                    11111111112
------------------------------------------------------     12345678901234567890
                                                                         |
tote and knob - Rosewood                                   1234567890123456x 9
knob - high style                                                     234567890
knob - raised ring cast in bed at toe                                   4567890
depth adjustment nut - composition - brass                 1234567890123456 890
depth adjustment nut - thread - left handed                     678901234567890
depth adjustment nut - size - large (1.25" dia.")                     23456x890
depth adjustment nut - knurling - parallel                 12345678901234567 90
iron - stamped - "STANLEY" in notched rect.,"S.W." heart              2345
iron - circular hole - toward cutting edge                      678901234567890
iron - top shape - angular                                 12345678901234567890
lat. adj. lever - stamped - "STANLEY"                              9012345678
lat. adj. lever - construction - two-piece                      67890123456789
lever cap - logo - "STANLEY" in notched rectangle                      34567890
lever cap - hole - keyhole-shaped                          123456789012345 x
lever cap - spring - rectangular                            2345678901234567890
lever cap - back - recessed                                  345678901234567890
lever cap - style - less-rounded edge style                           234567890
lever cap - lever cam - 1 3/16" long                                  234567890
lever cap - surface - nickle plating                       1234567890123456
frog - back - rounded                                      12 456789012345
frog - screws - flat head                                     45678901234567890
frog - top - flattened arch-shape                              5678901234567890
frog - adjustment screw                                             0123456x890
frog receiver - shaped like letter "I"                     12 456789012345678
frog receiver - broad rectangular area                        45678901234567890
frog receiver - smaller bearing surface and rib to mouth           901234567890
frog receiver - enlarged and arched rib                             01234567890
plane size - cast in toe - in front of knob                    5678      567890
plane size - spaced apart ("No" and plane # spaced 1")           78901234567890
bed - Bailey marking - cast in toe - behind knob                         567890
bed - foundry numbers - "73","71" cast in bed                 456789012345
bed - "MADE IN U.S.A" - cast behind frog                                 567890

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Type 16. Planes made by Stanley 1933-1941.

                                                                Plane Type
                    Plane Feature
                                                                    11111111112
------------------------------------------------------     12345678901234567890
                                                                          |
tote and knob - Rosewood                                   1234567890123456x 9
knob - high style                                                     234567890
knob - raised ring cast in bed at toe                                   4567890
depth adjustment nut - composition - brass                 1234567890123456 890
depth adjustment nut - thread - left handed                     678901234567890
depth adjustment nut - size - large (1.25" dia.")                     23456x890
depth adjustment nut - knurling - parallel                 12345678901234567 90
iron - stamped - "STANLEY" in not. rect.,"MADE IN U.S.A."                 67890
iron - circular hole - toward cutting edge                      678901234567890
iron - top shape - angular                                 12345678901234567890
lat. adj. lever - stamped - "STANLEY"                              9012345678
lat. adj. lever - construction - two-piece                      67890123456789
lever cap - logo - "STANLEY" in notched rectangle                      34567890
lever cap - hole - kidney-shaped                                          67890
lever cap - spring - rectangular                            2345678901234567890
lever cap - back - recessed                                  345678901234567890
lever cap - style - less-rounded edge style                           234567890
lever cap - lever cam - 1 3/16" long                                  234567890
lever cap - surface - nickle plating                       1234567890123456
frog - back - ogee-shaped (s-shape) back beside lat. adj.                 67890
frog - screws - flat head                                     45678901234567890
frog - top - flattened arch-shape                              5678901234567890
frog - adjustment screw                                             0123456x890
frog receiver - shaped like letter "I"                     12 456789012345678
frog receiver - broad rectangular area                        45678901234567890
frog receiver - smaller bearing surface and rib to mouth           901234567890
frog receiver - enlarged and arched rib                             01234567890
plane size - cast in toe - in front of knob                    5678      567890
plane size - spaced apart ("No" and plane # spaced 1")           78901234567890
bed - Bailey marking - cast in toe - behind knob                         567890
bed - "MADE IN U.S.A" - cast behind frog                                 567890
bed - broad flat rib around toe and heel                                  67890

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Type 17. Planes made by Stanley 1942-1945.

                                                                Plane Type
                    Plane Feature
                                                                    11111111112
------------------------------------------------------     12345678901234567890
                                                                           |
tote and knob - Rosewood                                   1234567890123456x 9
tote and knob - hardwood - stained red or painted black                    7 
knob - high style                                                     234567890
knob - raised ring cast in bed at toe                                   4567890
depth adjustment nut - composition - steel or hard rubber                  7
depth adjustment nut - thread - left handed                     678901234567890
depth adjustment nut - size - large (1.25" dia.")                     23456x890
depth adjustment nut - knurling - parallel                 12345678901234567 90
iron - stamped - "STANLEY" in not. rect.,"MADE IN U.S.A."                 67890
iron - circular hole - toward cutting edge                      678901234567890
iron - top shape - angular                                 12345678901234567890
lat. adj. lever - stamped - "STANLEY"                              9012345678
lat. adj. lever - construction - two-piece                      67890123456789
lever cap - logo - "STANLEY" in notched rectangle                      34567890
lever cap - hole - keyhole-shaped                          123456789012345 x
lever cap - hole - kidney-shaped                                          67890
lever cap - spring - rectangular                            2345678901234567890
lever cap - back - recessed                                  345678901234567890
lever cap - style - less-rounded edge style                           234567890
lever cap - lever cam - 1 3/16" long                                  234567890
lever cap - surface - coarse machined surface                              7890
frog - back - ogee-shaped (s-shape) back beside lat. adj.                 67890
frog - screws - flat head                                     45678901234567890
frog - top - flattened arch-shape                              5678901234567890
frog - adjustment screw                                             0123456x890
frog receiver - shaped like letter "I"                     12 456789012345678
frog receiver - broad rectangular area                        45678901234567890
frog receiver - smaller bearing surface and rib to mouth           901234567890
frog receiver - enlarged and arched rib                             01234567890
plane size - cast in toe - in front of knob                    5678      567890
plane size - spaced apart ("No" and plane # spaced 1")           78901234567890
bed - Bailey marking - cast in toe - behind knob                         567890
bed - "MADE IN U.S.A" - cast behind frog                                 567890
bed - broad flat rib around toe and heel                                  67890
bed - heavier bottom casting                                               7

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Type 18. Planes made by Stanley 1946-1947.

                                                                Plane Type
                    Plane Feature
                                                                    11111111112
------------------------------------------------------     12345678901234567890
                                                                            |
tote and knob - hardwood - painted black                                    89
knob - high style                                                     234567890
knob - raised ring cast in bed at toe                                   4567890
depth adjustment nut - composition - brass                 1234567890123456 890
depth adjustment nut - thread - left handed                     678901234567890
depth adjustment nut - size - large (1.25" dia.")                     23456x890
depth adjustment nut - knurling - diagonal                                  8
iron - stamped - "STANLEY" in not. rect.,"MADE IN U.S.A."                 67890
iron - circular hole - toward cutting edge                      678901234567890
iron - top shape - angular                                 12345678901234567890
lat. adj. lever - stamped - "STANLEY"                              9012345678
lat. adj. lever - construction - two-piece                      67890123456789
lever cap - logo - "STANLEY" in notched rectangle                      34567890
lever cap - hole - kidney-shaped                                          67890
lever cap - spring - rectangular                            2345678901234567890
lever cap - back - recessed                                  345678901234567890
lever cap - style - less-rounded edge style                           234567890
lever cap - lever cam - 1 3/16" long                                  234567890
lever cap - surface - coarse machined surface                              7890
frog - back - ogee-shaped (s-shape) back beside lat. adj.                 67890
frog - screws - flat head                                     45678901234567890
frog - top - flattened arch-shape                              5678901234567890
frog - adjustment screw                                             0123456x890
frog receiver - shaped like letter "I"                     12 456789012345678
frog receiver - broad rectangular area                        45678901234567890
frog receiver - smaller bearing surface and rib to mouth           901234567890
frog receiver - enlarged and arched rib                             01234567890
plane size - cast in toe - in front of knob                    5678      567890
plane size - spaced apart ("No" and plane # spaced 1")           78901234567890
bed - Bailey marking - cast in toe - behind knob                         567890
bed - "MADE IN U.S.A" - cast behind frog                                 567890
bed - broad flat rib around toe and heel                                  67890

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Type 19. Planes made by Stanley 1948-1961.

                                                                Plane Type
                    Plane Feature
                                                                    11111111112
------------------------------------------------------     12345678901234567890
                                                                             |
tote and knob - Rosewood                                   1234567890123456x 9
tote and knob - hardwood - painted black                                    89
knob - high style                                                     234567890
knob - raised ring cast in bed at toe                                   4567890
depth adjustment nut - composition - brass                 1234567890123456 890
depth adjustment nut - thread - left handed                     678901234567890
depth adjustment nut - size - large (1.25" dia.")                     23456x890
depth adjustment nut - knurling - parallel                 12345678901234567 90
iron - stamped - "STANLEY" in not. rect.,"MADE IN U.S.A."                 67890
iron - circular hole - toward cutting edge                      678901234567890
iron - top shape - angular                                 12345678901234567890
iron - top shape - rounded                                                   90
lat. adj. lever - stamped - "STANLEY" written vertically                     9
lat. adj. lever - construction - two-piece                      67890123456789
lever cap - logo - "STANLEY" in notched rectangle                      34567890
lever cap - hole - kidney-shaped                                          67890
lever cap - spring - rectangular                            2345678901234567890
lever cap - back - recessed                                  345678901234567890
lever cap - style - less-rounded edge style                           234567890
lever cap - lever cam - 1 3/16" long                                  234567890
lever cap - surface - coarse machined surface                              7890
frog - back - ogee-shaped (s-shape) back beside lat. adj.                 67890
frog - screws - flat head                                     45678901234567890
frog - top - flattened arch-shape                              5678901234567890
frog - adjustment screw                                             0123456x890
frog receiver - broad rectangular area                        45678901234567890
frog receiver - smaller bearing surface and rib to mouth           901234567890
frog receiver - enlarged and arched rib                             01234567890
frog receiver - "Y" shaped                                                   90 
plane size - cast in toe - in front of knob                    5678      567890
plane size - spaced apart ("No" and plane # spaced 1")           78901234567890
bed - Bailey marking - cast in toe - behind knob                         567890
bed - "MADE IN U.S.A" - cast behind frog                                 567890
bed - broad flat rib around toe and heel                                  67890

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Type 20. Planes made by Stanley 1962-1967.

                                                                Plane Type
                    Plane Feature
                                                                    11111111112
------------------------------------------------------     12345678901234567890
                                                                              |
tote and knob - hardwood - light color stain                                  0
knob - high style                                                     234567890
knob - raised ring cast in bed at toe                                   4567890
depth adjustment nut - composition - brass                 1234567890123456 890
depth adjustment nut - thread - left handed                     678901234567890
depth adjustment nut - size - large (1.25" dia.")                     23456x890
depth adjustment nut - knurling - parallel                 12345678901234567 90
iron - stamped - "STANLEY" in not. rect.,"MADE IN U.S.A."                 67890
iron - circular hole - toward cutting edge                      678901234567890
iron - top shape - angular                                 12345678901234567890
iron - top shape - rounded                                                   90
lat. adj. lever - construction - one-piece, bent                              0
lever cap - logo - "STANLEY" in notched rectangle                      34567890
lever cap - hole - kidney-shaped                                          67890
lever cap - spring - rectangular                            2345678901234567890
lever cap - back - recessed                                  345678901234567890
lever cap - style - less-rounded edge style                           234567890
lever cap - lever cam - 1 3/16" long                                  234567890
lever cap - surface - coarse machined surface                              7890
frog - back - ogee-shaped (s-shape) back beside lat. adj.                 67890
frog - screws - flat head                                     45678901234567890
frog - top - flattened arch-shape                              5678901234567890
frog - adjustment screw                                             0123456x890
frog receiver - broad rectangular area                        45678901234567890
frog receiver - smaller bearing surface and rib to mouth           901234567890
frog receiver - enlarged and arched rib                             01234567890
frog receiver - "Y" shaped                                                   90 
plane size - cast in toe - in front of knob                    5678      567890
plane size - spaced apart ("No" and plane # spaced 1")           78901234567890
bed - Bailey marking - cast in toe - behind knob                         567890
bed - "MADE IN U.S.A" - cast behind frog                                 567890
bed - broad flat rib around toe and heel                                  67890
bed - painted blue                                                            0

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Last modified: February 13, 1996