Stanley Planes Type 14

Planes made by Stanley 1929-1930.

Distinguishing Features (changes from previous type in bold)

• “MADE IN U.S.A.” is now cast into the bed at the toe.
• A raised ring is cast into the bed to act as a receiver for the knob. This is to stem the splitting of the knob, about its base, which was a very common thing to occur. The high knobs were very prone to this, prior to the introduction of the raised ring, due to the greater leverage capable of being placed on them than could be placed on the low knobs.
• U.S. PAT. APR-19-10 is the only stuff cast behind the frog.
• SW Logo on the iron
• “STANLEY”, in a notched rectangle, on the lever cap
• The knob is much taller than the previous style. This is referred to as a “high knob” in toolie dialect.
• The brass depth adjustment nut is The back of the lever cap is recessed.
• Flat head screws now hold the frog in place.
• The number designation, cast into the toe (“No 4”, etc.)
• The brass adjusting nut has a left-hand thread and is now larger and measures 1.25″ in diameter.
• No patent date is found on the lateral lever.
• “BAILEY” is cast into to toe.
• The rib (the one the frog rides over) is enlarged and arched.
• The brass nuts used to secure the knob and tote to the rods have a waist to them whereas the earlier ones are cylindrical over their length.
• The rib (the one the frog rides over) is enlarged and arched.
• A frog adjustment screw is present.

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