cam
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I have had a plane in my collection for several years that I have often wondered about..but, until now never bothered to pursue the questions that it presents. ( Sorry for Imperial measurements)...It is the size of a Stanley #5...same length at 14"..width a 2' blade...weighs 4lbs 2oz..(The Stanley/Bailey i am comparing it to is 4lb 8 oz)...it has a Stanley "kidney bean" lever cap..a very nice older blade marked "STANLEY"...the lateral adjustment lever on the frog suggests that they may be from a UNION plane...( Stanlley bought the UNION plane division in 1921 )...
BUT
It is marked on the toe in the usual spot "05 1/4 " and the bed is a rusty red colour. a Stanley 5 1/4 is only 11 1/2 " long ..and 1 1/2 in wide and weighs 3 3/4 lbs.. This appears to be a marriage of parts but I am curious as to whom may have made the base...it obviously deviates from the the North American makers usual numbering process
I am thinking that the base may be from a British maker and would welcome any info
Thanks
Brian
BUT
It is marked on the toe in the usual spot "05 1/4 " and the bed is a rusty red colour. a Stanley 5 1/4 is only 11 1/2 " long ..and 1 1/2 in wide and weighs 3 3/4 lbs.. This appears to be a marriage of parts but I am curious as to whom may have made the base...it obviously deviates from the the North American makers usual numbering process
I am thinking that the base may be from a British maker and would welcome any info
Thanks
Brian