Comparing a Bed Rock plane to the standard line of bench planes Stanley offered is like comparing a Cadillac or Corvette to a regular Chevy or Vega. Both were made by Chevrolet and both are cars, but what a difference. Stanley's Bedrock planes had a unique frog design that was milled flat to match the milled bed of the plane. The standard line of Stanley planes have cast recesses where wood 'chips were prone to gather with the real possibility of throwing the plane out of adjustment.
After a short period Stanley flattened the side rails of this line of planes to make them look more distinctive from their regular offerings. First model Bedrocks were numbered 2 thru 8 and only the 3 line Bed Rock Cap and frog design distinguished them from the regular line of bench planes. Stanley soon changed their numbers to the 600 series to set them apart form the standard line of bench planes. A few years later they flattened the sides. Over the years the Bed Rock name on the lever cap changed from a 3 line Bed Rock cap, to a single line Bed Rock, then to a short lived 2 line version. Finally near the end of the production period Stanley simply went to the Stanley inscribed lever cap used on their regular line of planes. Below you will find a nice cross section of these Stanley planes. Enjoy.
Stanley #
604 C Bed Rock Smooth Plane This plane is a
type 6 and dates from the teens. The original japanning is
90% or better. The near full length cutter is nice.
Rosewood tote has tight crack line but is solid. No structural issues, cracks chips or
the like. A very nice plane.
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OAK-S604C
Fine . . . . . $225.00
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Stanley #
605 Bed Rock Jack Plane This plane is a WWII
era type 11. The japanning is
80% or better. The cutter is an earlier sweetheart era.
Handle and knob are proper for type 11 - 12. This was from the final
year or two of production as it was stopped with the beginning of WWII and
they were never offered again. No structural issues, cracks chips or
the like. A great user. Pretty
nice!!
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OAK-S605-T11
Good +. . . . . $175.00
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Stanley #
607 C Bed Rock Jointer Plane This
nice looking Bed Rock Jointer plane is a type
7 dating from 1923 - 1926. The japanning has been redone. It
was well done and looks very nice. The cutter is proper sweetheart era logo, near full
length, and very nice.
Handle and knob are period Rosewood and nice noting a near invisible repair
to the horn of the handle. No structural issues, cracks chips or
the like. Very nice!! A great user.
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OAK-S607-T7
Good +. . . . . $225.00
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Stanley
Bed Rock Type 2 # 608 C Corrugated Bottom Jointer Plane
This is a Stanley Rule & Level Co. Type 2 Bed Rock No. 8 C
(# 608) Jointer Plane. This Stanley 608 C Bed Rock dates from 1898 - 1899.
When Stanley first introduced the Bed Rock line of planes they numbered them 2
thru 8 like their typical line of planes. It was not until the type 3 offered in 1900 that
they started using the 600 series to number the planes and differentiate them
from the regular line of bench planes.Type 1 & type 2 Bedrocks had the new machined & mated frog design but were numbered with just a single number 2 thru 8 as this one is. The other distinguishing feature of these early type Bed Rocks is that there is a milled out area where a patent date in the casting that was in conflict with a competitors patent was ground out. That date was removed after the plane had been japanned. This is a type 2 as it has just one patent date on the lateral. It has a proper and nice 3 line Bed Rock Cap.
This plane has a rich dark patina. There is no major rust or pitting to speak of. A previous owner scratched his SS # on the side with an electric pen. This would easily lap out if desired. There is at least 80% of the of the japanning. The knob and handle are the premium Rosewood of the era and very nice. The cutter is long, proper and OK. Good throat. Overall it is a very nice plane and good enough for the collection, or will be a fine user.
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RB-608C-T1
Good + . . . . . . . $295.00
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Stanley / Bailey Bench Planes
Stanley
"LONG" No. 2 Smooth Plane in Box Dead mint. Looks
to have never met a piece of wood. 99% or better original finish.
The last model No. 2 Stanley put out and longer than the previous models as
the tab under the handle is part of the sole. A hard to find No. 2 and
rarely seen in the box. You are not going to find a nicer example!!
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OAK-S2-BOX
Fine . . . . . . $695.00
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Stanley No. 2C Corrugated Bottom Smooth Plane
Very nice!!! 90% or better original japanned finish. Full length
cutter. Cutter logo dates it from approx. 1907 - 1910. No rust
or pitting. Not overclaened or ever been fiddled with. A few
insignificant tool box dings. A very nice example of a hard to find
Stanley smooth plane.
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TD-S2C
Fine . . . . . . $495.00
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Stanley
Type 2 #3 Smooth Plane A pretty
nice example of a pretty hard to find plane. Made between 1869 and
1872 only. Tote has been glued. Tiny imperfection in throat. Cutter is
proper w/ faint stamp. Cap is proper.
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Good . . . . . $175.00
SBRG-S3-T2
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Stanley #
3 Smooth Plane This # 3 Smooth plane
is a type 16 and dates from pre WWII. A good solid user plane that has
seen some use. Little rust
or pitting. No damage to the plane body. It has a nice
Rosewood handle. The cutter is proper with plenty of life left. It has the external frog
adjusting feature. It will make for a good user!
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MONT-S3-T16
Good + . . . . . $75.00
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Stanley #
3 Smooth Plane This # 3 Smooth plane
is a type 13 and dates from the late 20s. A good solid user plane that has
seen some use. Little rust
or pitting. No damage to the plane body. It has a nice
Rosewood handle and knob. The cutter is an earlier V trademark with plenty of life left. It has the external frog
adjusting feature. It will make for a good user!
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MONT-S3-T13
Good + . . . . . $85.00
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Stanley Type 19 # 3 Smooth Plane in Box Post
WWII American made. Looks to have never been used. Minty nice!
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OAK-S3-B
Fine . . . . . $135.00
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Stanley #
4 Smooth Plane This is a
type 19 and dates from post WWII and before 1958 as it has a Rosewood handle
and knob. The original japanning is
98% or better. The full length cutter is nice w/ original grind.
No issues, no apologies. This plane saw little if any use. A very nice plane and from the end of the era
when Stanley put out a pretty nice tool.
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OAK-S4-T19-2
Fine . . . . . $125.00
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Stanley # A
4 Aluminum Smooth Plane Stanley offered
their line of Aluminum planes less than 15 years and production ended in the mid to late 30s for
all the different size Aluminum planes they made. They made the 4 size
for just 10 years spanning 1925 - 1935. The aluminum was very soft and they are
prone to scratch. This example is pretty clean & nice!! Rosewood handle
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LA-STAN-A4
Good + . . . . . $125.00
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Stanley #
4 1/2 Extra Large Smooth Plane This is a
type 18 and dates from just after WWII. The original japanning is
98% or better. The full length cutter is nice w/ original grind.
No structural issues. This plane saw little if any use. The one
apology is the top of the tote got chewed on by a hungry mouse one day.
I darkened the area with a magic marker. Overall a very nice plane from the end of the era
when Stanley was still putting out a pretty nice tool.
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OAK-S4HF
Fine . . . . . $150.00
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Stanley
# 5 C Corrugated Bottom Jack Plane
This is a nice example of a plane that dates from just after the turn of
the century. No rust, pitting, or other damage. It has a beautiful
Rosewood handle. The cutter is nice, proper, and near full length. A
very nice example!!
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MOA-5C-T9
Fine . . . . . $95.00
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Stanley #5
Jack Plane This # 5 Jack Plane is a type 16 and dates from before WWII. It has a later NOS cutter in it. A good solid user plane that has
seen some use. Little rust or pitting. No damage to the plane body. It has a nice Rosewood handle and knob. It has the external frog
adjusting feature. It will make for a good user!
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MONT-S5-T16
Good + . . . . . $80.00
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Stanley #5
Jack Plane This # 5 Jack Plane is a type 16 and dates from before WWII. A good solid user plane that has
seen some use. Little rust or pitting. No damage to the plane body. It has a nice Rosewood handle and knob. It has the external frog
adjusting feature. It will make for a good user!
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AMN-S5-T16
Good + . . . . . $80.00
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Stanley #5
Jack Plane Minty nice. 98% original
jappaning or better. This # 5 Jack Plane is a type 19 and dates from just
after WWII. It came from the same shelf as the minty # 4 above. A good solid user plane that has
seen little to no use. Lite storage rust - no pitting. No damage, no
issues. It has a nice Rosewood handle and knob. It has the external frog
adjusting feature. It will make for a great user!
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OAK-S5M
Fine . . . . . $125.00
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Stanley # A
5 Aluminum Jack Plane Stanley offered
their line of Aluminum planes less than 15 years and production ended in the mid to late 30s for
all the different size Aluminum planes they made. They made this size
for just 10 years spanning 1925 - 1935. The aluminum was very soft and they are
prone to scratch. This example is pretty clean & nice!! Handle looks good with a nice glue joint
near the bottom.
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LA-STAN-A5
Good + . . . . . $125.00
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Stanley #5
1/4 Junior Jack Plane This # 5 1/4 Junior Jack Plane is a type 19 and dates from
post WWII. It has a long proper era cutter. A good solid user plane that has seen light use.
Spots of rust or pitting. No damage to the plane body. No structural issues.
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TD-S5QTR-T19
Good + . . . . . $95.00
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Stanley # 5 1/2 Extra
Large Jack Plane This No. 5 1/2 Stanley
Extra Large Jack plane is a post WWII model. It is a USA model. Nice wood
with nearly perfect finish. 95% or better of the original black finish. The
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OAK-S5HF
Fine . . . . . $195.00
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Stanley # 5 1/2
C Extra
Large Jack Plane This No. 5 1/2 C
Corrugated Bottom Stanley
Extra Large Jack plane is a Type 16 pre WWII model. Made in USA. Nice wood
with nearly perfect finish. 98% or better of the original black finish.
Shows little to no sign of use. It will make for a great user!
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OAK-S5HFC-T16
Fine . . . . . $225.00
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Stanley
# 6 Fore Plane in Box NOS in
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OAK-S6-BOX
Fine . . . . . $225.00
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Stanley # A6 Aluminum Fore Plane Stanley offered
these for less than 15 years and production ended in the mid to late 30s for
all the different size Aluminum planes they made. The aluminum was very soft and they are
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LA-STAN-A6
Good + . . . . . $150.00
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Stanley #
7 C Corrugated Bottom Jointer Plane This #
7 C is a type 10 / 11 and dates from shortly after the turn of the century.
It has the external frog adjuster. Nice long cutter.
Cutter logo of a type 10, but has 3 patent dates in the bed of a type 11. No damage, no
other issues. It has seen use, but other than the chip in the handle
is pretty nice. It will make for a great user!
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AMN-S7C
Good + . . . . . $150.00
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Stanley #
7 C Corrugated Bottom Jointer Plane This #
7 C is a type 9 and dates from shortly after the turn of the century.
It has a later Sweetheart cutter in it. No structural damage, no other
issues. It has seen use and will be a good user!
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AMN-S7C-2
Good + . . . . . $120.00
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Stanley #
7 Jointer Plane This No. 7 is a Type 10 pre WWI model
that dates from 1907 - 1908. Nice wood. 90% or better of the original black finish.
Has the external frog adjustment feature.
Shows little wear or tear for an over 100 year old plane. It will make for a great user
or is nice enough for the collection!
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OAK-S7-T10
Fine . . . . . $225.00
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Stanley
Type 19 # 7 Jointer Plane This is a type 19 and dates from post WWII and before 1958 as it has a Rosewood handle and knob.
The original japanning is 98% or better. The full length cutter is nice w/ original grind. No issues, no apologies.
This plane saw little if any use. A very nice plane from the end of the era when Stanley put out a pretty nice tool.
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Fine . . . . . $225.00
OAK-S7-T19
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Stanley No. 386 Jointer Plane Fence
Minty nice / NOS in box and appears to have never been used.
OAK-S386-FENCE
Fine. . . . . $225.00
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