Bailey Plane Chart
The chart below outlines the key specifications of all of Stanley’s Bailey line of bench planes. All dimensions provided are in inches and are approximate.
| Plane No. | Dates Made | Iron Width | Length | Weight | |
| No. | 1 | 1869-1943 | 1 1/4 | 5 1/2 | 1 lb 2 oz |
| No. | 2 | 1869-1961 | 1 5/8 | 7 | 2 lb 4 oz |
| No. | 2C | 1898-1943 | 1 5/8 | 7 | 2 lb 4 oz |
| No. | 3 | 1869-1984 | 1 3/4 | 8 | 3 lb 2 oz |
| No. | 3C | 1898-1970 | 1 3/4 | 8 | 3 lb 2 oz |
| No. | 4 | 1869-1984 | 2 | 9 | 3 lb 12 oz |
| No. | 4C | 1898-1970 | 2 | 9 | 3 lb 12 oz |
| No. | 4S | 1926-1942 | 2 | 9 | 3 lb 0 oz |
| No. | 4 1/2 | 1884-1961 | 2 3/8 | 10 | 4 lb 12 oz |
| No. | 4 1/2C | 1898-1961 | 2 3/8 | 10 | 4 lb 12 oz |
| No. | 5 | 1869-1984 | 2 | 14 | 4 lb 12 oz |
| No. | 5C | 1898-1970 | 2 | 14 | 4 lb 12 oz |
| No. | 5S | 1926-1942 | 2 | 14 | 3 lb 12 oz |
| No. | 5 1/4 | 1921-1983 | 1 3/4 | 11 1/2 | 3 lb 12 oz |
| No. | 5 1/4C | 1921-1942 | 1 3/4 | 11 1/2 | 3 lb 12 oz |
| No. | 5 1/2 | 1898-1962 | 2 1/4 | 15 | 6 lb 12 oz |
| No. | 5 1/2C | 1898-1958 | 2 1/4 | 15 | 6 lb 12 oz |
| No. | 6 | 1869-1970 | 2 3/8 | 18 | 7 lb 12 oz |
| No. | 6C | 1898-1970 | 2 3/8 | 18 | 7 lb 12 oz |
| No. | 7 | 1869-1970 | 2 3/8 | 22 | 8 lb 2 oz |
| No. | 7C | 1898-1964 | 2 3/8 | 22 | 8 lb 2 oz |
| No. | 8 | 1869-1961 | 2 5/8 | 24 | 9 lb 12 oz |
| No. | 8C | 1898-1961 | 2 5/8 | 24 | 9 lb 12 oz |
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Do you have a electronic version of the Stanley bailey chart or a hard copy of the chart?
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There’s a link to a PDF at the bottom of the post.
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No 5 stanley 2 1/2 wide 14 long worth?
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Depends on condition. eBay sold listings will give you the most accurate current value.
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Thanks for providing the chart. Don’t forget that the 5 1/2 switched to a 2 3/8″ iron in 1938.
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My 4:1/2 bailey is 2:7/8 inch wide, how is that possible
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The plane width references the width of the iron, not the plane body. The iron width should be 2-3/8″
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I have a Stanley plane – 9.25 in long body and a plane iron 1.75 in wide. I don,t see it referenced in your chart. Is that possible?
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It’s possible it’s one of their non-Bailey planes.
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I just bought Stanley rule company Baily plane which is 22″ long. There is some data on the wood block but I can’t decipher it. Is it early model No 7?
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If by wood block you mean the body of the plane, then no, it’s not a No. 7. It’s a transitional plane.
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Thank you for the answer. Just one more question:
Is there any way to figure the model N0? I can see there words “Stanley rule and level co” and “No …” Something is there but I unable to say what exactly.
Plane is 22″ long, 3″ wide, iron is 2-11/16″ wide.
p.s. Yes, by wood block I meant body of the plane.
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I’m not at all familiar with the transitional planes or their model numbers. This site should help you, though. http://www.supertool.com/StanleyBG
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Thank you for posting this chart, very handy!
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My plane is a Stanley No. A5 with Pat. Apr 19-10. What does the A mean and how might this differ from the Stanley N. 5?
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The A stands for aluminum. The Stanley aluminum planes are far less common and more valuable than the standard steel planes.
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