03-29-2018, 10:15 AM
(This post was last modified: 03-29-2018, 12:51 PM by Mike Brady.)
From my collection, here are four older-vintage Stanley planes, all in remarkably good condition and fully prepared for use. No cracked wood or castings to be found. All have the correct, near-full length irons except the Bedrock , which has an A-2 Lie-Nielsen (Stanley specific) replacement iron. These planes were obviously kept and used with care by their owners. I honed 25 degree bevels on each and tested them thoroughly on woods like the cherry in the photos. Four of the best planes ever made by Stanley Toolworks:
Stanley Bedrock No.5 SOLD (flattop cheeks), with smooth sole; that has the capability of adjusting the frog with the blade in place. I did refinish the flawless handles on this one using shellac and lacquer like the original. I believe this was possible a school plane. The iron is an A-2 steel version made by Lie-Nielsen specifically to fit this plane. It is a sweet user. $85.00 plus $13.65 for USPS shipping.
![[Image: IMG_0145.jpg]](https://s18.postimg.org/t6s7rmj1l/IMG_0145.jpg)
Stanley No.5, type 15, SOLD corrugated bottom, with most of the Sweetheart handle decal remaining. Japanning 95%, nearly full-length iron (laminated) and the keyhole lever cap in perfect nickel plating. Hard to believe it has survived so well. $60.00 plus $13.65 for Priority USPS shipping.
![[Image: IMG_0142.jpg]](https://s18.postimg.org/mgbqi73ll/IMG_0142.jpg)
Stanley No.4, type 17 (wartime) plane, smooth bottom, but still was made with rosewood knob and tote. This plane is in excellent condition and has the desirable extra- heavy casting. Almost full-length iron does not show a wartime date. Sharp and ready to use. $55.00 plus $13.65 for Priority USPS shipping.
![[Image: IMG_0146.jpg]](https://s18.postimg.org/dmku0klmh/IMG_0146.jpg)
Stanley No. 4, type 11, SOLD corrugated, with full original iron and 99% japanning. Classic low rosewood knob and hand-shaped tote that many consider the zenith of Stanley craftsmanship in plane making. $50.00 plus $13.65 for Priority USPS box shipping
![[Image: IMG_0148.jpg]](https://s18.postimg.org/xh6vmp8jt/IMG_0148.jpg)
Its always best to PM the seller before the item is claimed in the S&S
Here are the above planes in use:
![[Image: IMG_0137.jpg]](https://s18.postimg.org/db3do9061/IMG_0137.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_0138.jpg]](https://s18.postimg.org/g56j1qs2h/IMG_0138.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_0140.jpg]](https://s18.postimg.org/ppq5onc9l/IMG_0140.jpg)
Stanley Bedrock No.5 SOLD (flattop cheeks), with smooth sole; that has the capability of adjusting the frog with the blade in place. I did refinish the flawless handles on this one using shellac and lacquer like the original. I believe this was possible a school plane. The iron is an A-2 steel version made by Lie-Nielsen specifically to fit this plane. It is a sweet user. $85.00 plus $13.65 for USPS shipping.
![[Image: IMG_0145.jpg]](https://s18.postimg.org/t6s7rmj1l/IMG_0145.jpg)
Stanley No.5, type 15, SOLD corrugated bottom, with most of the Sweetheart handle decal remaining. Japanning 95%, nearly full-length iron (laminated) and the keyhole lever cap in perfect nickel plating. Hard to believe it has survived so well. $60.00 plus $13.65 for Priority USPS shipping.
![[Image: IMG_0142.jpg]](https://s18.postimg.org/mgbqi73ll/IMG_0142.jpg)
Stanley No.4, type 17 (wartime) plane, smooth bottom, but still was made with rosewood knob and tote. This plane is in excellent condition and has the desirable extra- heavy casting. Almost full-length iron does not show a wartime date. Sharp and ready to use. $55.00 plus $13.65 for Priority USPS shipping.
![[Image: IMG_0146.jpg]](https://s18.postimg.org/dmku0klmh/IMG_0146.jpg)
Stanley No. 4, type 11, SOLD corrugated, with full original iron and 99% japanning. Classic low rosewood knob and hand-shaped tote that many consider the zenith of Stanley craftsmanship in plane making. $50.00 plus $13.65 for Priority USPS box shipping
![[Image: IMG_0148.jpg]](https://s18.postimg.org/xh6vmp8jt/IMG_0148.jpg)
Its always best to PM the seller before the item is claimed in the S&S
Here are the above planes in use:
![[Image: IMG_0137.jpg]](https://s18.postimg.org/db3do9061/IMG_0137.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_0138.jpg]](https://s18.postimg.org/g56j1qs2h/IMG_0138.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_0140.jpg]](https://s18.postimg.org/ppq5onc9l/IMG_0140.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_0141.jpg]](https://s18.postimg.org/imia92ouh/IMG_0141.jpg)