Jack Plane

Object/Artifact

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Lincoln County Historical Association

Name/Title

Jack Plane

Description

Wood and iron jack plane also referred to as a "Stanley Transition Plane." Has a front end knob.

Made/Created

Artist

American, unknown

Manufacturer

Stanley Rule and Level Company

Date made

1865 - 1875

Time Period

19th Century

Place

City

New Britain

State/Province

Connecticut

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Notes

Patented by Leonard Bailey in 1867. A lateral adjustment feature was added around 1885.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Stamp

Transcription

"STANLEY RULE & LEVEL CO. / NEW BRITAIN CONN. /"; "L. Bailey / Patent / Dec. 24, 1867"

Notes

Stamp lettering is in an arc with an Eagle on a shield.

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Width

5.3 cm

Length

37.5 cm

Dimension Notes

Width measures width of cutting blade.

Material

Wood, Metal (iron)

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good