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Below is a file to a 10 page 1898 catalog scanned in Adobe form it is rather large so it may take awhile.  It is the complete catalog so enjoy! You will need Adobe reader to view this file. 

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This page has information on Stanley block, bench, steel and aluminum planes. 

Stanley Bailey Block Planes

 

Features:
The cutters are adjustable endwise and sidewise and rest on their seats at an angle of  20 degrees. The throats are adjustable for coarse or fine work. Fitted with hand-y feature.

9 1/2

Japan Trimmings
9 1/2 length 6 inches cutter width 1 5/8 inches
15 length 7 inches cutter width 1 5/8 inch

Nickel Trimmings
16 Length 6 inches width cutter 1 5/8 inch 
17 Length 7 inches width cutter 1 5/8 inch

9 3/4

 
Handled
These planes have an iron handle with rosewood knob extending from the rear making it convenient to work the plane with both hands.
9 3/4 Length 6 inches cutter width 1 5/8 inch
15 1/2 Length 7 inches cutter width 1 5/8 inch

18

Knuckle Joint
Fitted with a patented lever or cap called knuckle joint which being entirely of steel is pratically indestructible.
18 Length 6 inches cutter width 1 5/8 inch
19 Lenght 7 inches cutter width 1 5/8 inch

S18

Steel
Similar in design to the regular no. 18 block plane, but the bottom and adjustable front are made of steel, making the plane practically indestructible.
S18 Length 6 inches cutter width 1 5/8 inch

A18

Aluminum
Similar in construction to the regular no. 18 block plane, but the bottom and adjustable front are made of aluminum, making it extremely light in weight and rust proof.
A18  Length 6 inches cutter width 1 5/8 inches

Low angle block planes

The cutters are adjustable endwise by means of the adjusting wheel at the rear of the plane. In these planes the cutter rests on its seat at an angle of only 12 degrees, which permits of great ease in owrking across the grain on hard woods. All numbers except no. 62 have the Hand-y feature.

60

Adjustable throat Nickel Trimming
60 Length 6 inches cutter width 1 3/8 inches

60 1/2
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Adjustable throat Japan Trimming
60 1/2 Length 6 inches cutter width 1 3/8 inch
65 1/2 Length 7 inches cutter width 1 5/8 inch

65

Adjustable throat Knuckle Joint
65 Length 7 inches cutter width 1 5/8 inch

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Non-Adjustable Throat
Nickel trimming with Rosewood knob
61 Length 6 inches cutter width 1 3/8 inch
63 Length 7 inches cutter width 1 5/8 inch

Adjustable Throat
 

Especially adapted for use in cutting across the grain on heavy work, where more power is required than can be obtained by the use of the ordinary block plane. It is fitted with a rosewood handle and knob, and is designed to be operated with both hands. No. 164 has an overhead adjustment. It is short in length, making it an ideal plane for working into small places.

62
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62 Length 14 inches cutter width 2 inches
Nickel Trimming

164

164 Length 9 inches cutter width 2 inch

Stanley Block Planes

103

Adjustable
The no. 103 is for light work. The cutter is adjustable endwise. The bottom is ground true and the sides neatly Japanned.
103 Length 5 1/2 inches cutter width 1 3/8 inch
with lever adjustment

120

The no. 120 is similar to design to the no. 103, having the same form of cutter adjustment and cutter fastening device. However, in this plane the sides are ground.
120 Length 7 inches cutter width 1 5/8 inch
Lever adjustment and Rosewood knob

220

The no. 220 is in many ways better adapted for average use than any of the cheaper block planes made. It is ground on both bottom and sides. The cutter is fastened by a lever and cam, and is adjustable endwise.
220 Length 7 inches cutter width 1 5/8 inch
Screw adjustment and Rosewood knob

Non-Adjustable

The nos. 100 and 101 are very handy little planes for household use and many mechanics carry one in their kits for odds and ends of light work. No. 100 has an iron handle.

100
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100 Length 3 1/2 inches width cutter 1 inch and handled

101 Length 3 1/2 inches cutter width 1 inch

102

The no. 102 is a light serviceable plane. The bottom is ground and the sides are Japanned.
 102 Length 5 1/2 inches cutter width 1 3/8 inch 

110

The no. 110 is the most popular of all the non-adjustable block planes. Both the bottoms and sides are ground and in place of the boss on the front for a finger rest, it has a Rosewood knob.
110 Length 7 inches cutter width 1 5/8 inch

140

Block and Rabbet Plane
A detachable slide will easily change it from a block plane to a rabbet plane, and vice-versa. The cutter is adjustable endwise and set on a skew.
140 Length 7 inches cutter width 1 3/4 inch  
Japan Trimming and Rosewood Knob

131

Double End Adjustable
A combination block and bull nose plane. It has two slots and a movable cutter seat. Use center cutter seat and slot for ordinary block plane work. For use as a bull nose plane, reverse the cutter seat by throwing over the adjusting wheel. It is fitted with the Hand-y feature, and the cutter is adjustable endwise.
131 Length 8 inches cutter width 1 5/8 inch
Japan trimming with Rosewood knob

203

Adjustable Block
Designed especially for manual traing use. It is fitted with the Hand-y feature. The cutter is secured in its place by a lever fastened with a cam. Cutter adjustable endwise.
203 Length 5  1/2 inches cutter width 1 3/8 inch
Rosewood Knob

95

Edge Trimming Block
For trimming or smoothing the edge of boards for a square or close fit. The cutter works on a skew. Wood blocks of various bevels may be attached, enabling the user to make a slanting cut.
95 Length 6 inches cutter width 7/8 inch
Japanned

130

Double End Non-Adjustable
It has two slots and tow cutter seats. The center seat and slot to be used for ordinary block plane work, the other slot and seat for use when it is desired to work same as a bull nose plane.
130 Length 8 inches cutter width 1 5/8 inch
Hardwood knob

75

Bull Nose Rabbet
This plane will be found very useful for working close up into corners or other difficult places. The mouth can be adjusted for different widths by means of the set screw on top of the plane.
75 Length 4 inches cutter width 1 inch
Japanned 

Stanley Bailey Iron Bench Planes

 

Adjustable Iron Planes
These planes have Rosewood handles and knobs. The cutters are adjustable endwise and sidewise.

Smooth Bottoms

1

1 Smooth Length 5 1/2 inches cutter 1 1/4 inch

             2 Smooth Length 7 inches cutter 1 5/8 inch

3 Smooth Length 8 inches cutter 1 3/4 inch

4 Smooth Length 9 inches cutter 2 inches

4 1/2 Smooth Length 10 inches cutter 2 3/8 inches

5

5 Jack Length 14 inches cutter 2 inches
5 1/4 Juinor Jack Length 11 1/2 inches cutter 1 3/4 inches
5 1/2 Jack Length 15 inches cutter 2 1/4 inches

6

6 Fore Length 18 inches cutter 2 3/8 inches
7 Jointer Length 22 inches cutter 2 3/8 inches
8 Jointer Length 24 inches cutter 2 5/8 inches

Corrugated Bottoms

2C

 2C smooth Length 7 inches cutter 1 5/8 inches

3C smooth Length 8 inches cutter 1 3/4 inches

4C smooth Length 9 inches cutter 2 inches

4 1/2C smooth Length 10 inches cutter 2 3/8 inches

5C

5C Jack Length 14 inches cutter 2 inches
5 1/4C Juinor Jack Length 11 1/2 inches cutter  1 3/4 inches
5 1/2C Jack Length 15 inches cutter 2 1/4 inches

6C

6C Fore Length 18 inches cutter 2 3/8 inches
7C Jointer Length 22 inches cutter 2 3/8 inches
8C Jointer Length 24 inches cutter 2 5/8 inches

Stanley Aluminum Bench Planes

 

Features:
The aluminum planes shown below are of the same general degihn and construction as teh regular line of Stanley Bailey planes.
 
This includes the well know Bailey adjustments of both frogs and cutters. The bottoms and frogs, however, are made of aluminum, which provides a tool that is highly recommended on account of its light weigh and the fact that it will no rust.
 
The handles and knobs are made of  Rosewood.

A4

A4 smooth length 9 inches cutter width 2 inches

A5

A5 Jack Length 14 inches cutter width 2 inches

A6

A6 Fore Length 18 inches cutter width 2 3/8 inches

Stanley Steel Bench Planes

 

Features:
These steel planes of the regular Stanley Bailey type of bench planes have a mallable iron frog and lever cap and a steel base.
Knobs and handles are of selected Rosewood.

S4

S4 Steel smooth length 9 inches cutter width 2 inches

S5

S5 Steel Jack length 14 inches cutter width 2 inches

Information obtained from various Stanley catalogs with permission from Stanley Tools