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===Distinguishing Features (changes from previous type in '''bold'''=== | ===Distinguishing Features (changes from previous type in '''bold''')=== | ||
*'''Stupid frog design abandoned, with the old-style re-introduced. | *'''Stupid frog design abandoned, with the old-style re-introduced. | ||
*'''The frog receiver is now a broad, rectangular area, with an arched rear (the portion nearest the tote). It is machined flat. | *'''The frog receiver is now a broad, rectangular area, with an arched rear (the portion nearest the tote). It is machined flat. |
Latest revision as of 00:53, 19 January 2020
Planes made by Stanley 1874-1884.
Distinguishing Features (changes from previous type in bold)
- Stupid frog design abandoned, with the old-style re-introduced.
- The frog receiver is now a broad, rectangular area, with an arched rear (the portion nearest the tote). It is machined flat.
- Many examples have a foundry number (“73”, “71”) cast into the bed, between the frog receiver and the tote.
- Flat head screws now hold the frog in place.
- Rosewood knob is shaped like a hot air balloon, and has a distinct bead turned into its base.
- “L. BAILEY’S” “PATENT” “DEC. 24, 1867” is stamped on the top of the iron and cap iron.
- “STANLEY RULE” (in an arc) “& LEVEL Co.” is now stamped on the iron. The cap iron still has the logo of Type 1 stamped into it.
- The brass adjusting nut in now recessed, with the patent “BAILEY’S PATENT” “AUG. 31, 1858, AUG. 6, 1867” stamped inside.
- The back of the lever cap is recessed.