Stanley Bailey No. 5 Jack Plane
Updated October 28, 2026
| Lot number | 89 |
| Auction | Etobicoke Contents & Jewelry Part 6 |
| Date | November 25, 2026 at 8:05 PM EST |
| Auction house | Amber Door Estate Sales Inc. |
| Location | Niagara-on-the-Lake |
A vintage Stanley Bailey No. 5 jack plane featuring a cast iron body, steel cutting iron, and wooden handles. The tool displays several embossed marks including the Stanley name within a notched rectangular border on the lever cap, Bailey at the toe, and No 5 at the heel. The base of the casting behind the front knob is marked MADE IN CAN. indicating Canadian manufacture. The plane comprises a black-painted cast iron sole, a frog with adjustment mechanisms, a steel chip breaker and blade, and a stained wooden front knob and rear tote. Length of sole measured against a tape measure: approx. 35.6 cm (14 inches). Condition: The plane is in unrestored, as-found condition with significant surface oxidation and light rust present across all metal components. The wooden knob and tote show loss of finish and general wear consistent with age and use but remain structurally intact. The sole displays surface rust and minor scratching. The tool is untested for functional use and would require cleaning and sharpening before workshop service.
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