Stanley Planes Type 5
Planes made by Stanley 1885-1888.
Distinguishing Features (changes from previous type in bold)
- The lateral adjustment lever makes its debut. It has two patent dates, “2-8-76” and “10-21-84”, stamped into it, along with the word “STANLEY”. The lateral lever is a one-piece construction, with its portion that engages the slot in the iron being straight across.
- Top of the frog no longer rounded as before. The top is more a flattened arch-shape.
- The number is now cast into the main casting; i.e. on the smaller planes, at the toe, and on the heel, #5 and up.
- The trademark stamped into the iron is the same as before, except that “STANLEY” is in a straight line, in large letters, and the rest of the logo immediately below, in small letters.
Features Carried Over From Previous Types
- 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.
- 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.
- The frog receiver is now a broad, rectangular area, with an arched rear (the portion nearest the tote). It is machined flat.
- Flat head screws now hold the frog in place.
All commentary comes from the original Stanley Bench Plane Type Study
