Got a question for you Stanley Bailey plane guys…. I am quite familiar with the earlier plane types up to Type 14. I am not as familiar with the later types. I occasionally see No 5 plane bottoms that are described as Type 16. These examples have:
· Bailey cast in front of then knob
· “Made in USA “ cast just behind the knob
· The plane size is at the heel and the “No” and # are close together
· There are broad flat ribs around the toe and heel
· The knob receiving area is raised
According to most references I have found, the Type 16 is supposed to have:
· Bailey cast in the toe behind the knob
· “Made in USA is cast behind the frog
· The plane size is at the toe and the “No” and # are spaced at 1”
· The broad flat rib around the toe and heel are present
· The knob receiving area is raised
What’s going on here?