Overview
The No. 605 is the Bedrock jack, the 14-inch counterpart to the Bailey No. 5. It is the most commonly encountered plane in the Bedrock line.
Gallery
Click any photo to view it larger. Photographs courtesy of Jim Bode Tools.
Specifications & Variants
The #605 base size and its factory variants, with the sole length, cutter width, weight, and years of production for each.
The standard cast-iron version that the variants below are based on.
Corrugated sole version of the Bedrock jack.
A modest premium over the smooth-soled 605.
Dimensions are nominal factory figures; casting tolerances vary slightly across types.
Identifying Features
- BED ROCK casting: The body is cast BED ROCK, with the 605 number on the bed.
- Frog seat: A full-width flat frog seat distinguishes it from a Bailey No. 5.
Dating is shared across all Bedrock sizes. Use the Bedrock type study to pin down your plane's type.
History & Design
History
Produced from 1898 to 1942. As the most-made Bedrock, it is the easiest to find in user grade.
Design
A 14-inch jack on the premium frame, with the full-width Bedrock frog seat. The 2-inch iron matches the No. 604.
For Collectors
The most affordable way into the Bedrock line, though still above Bailey No. 5 prices. Condition drives the value.
As a User Plane
It anchors a Bedrock bench set the same way the Bailey No. 5 does, working with a No. 604 smoother and a No. 607 jointer.
Market Value
Realized sale prices for the #605, based on ~50 recorded sales, with a median of $195.
| Condition / grade | Typical range |
|---|---|
| User | $89 – $165 |
| Good / Fine | $175 – $265 |
| Extra Fine / Sweetheart | $265 – $345 |
The most affordable larger Bedrock, with user-grade examples within reach of working woodworkers.
These are past sale prices gathered from Jim Bode's Value Guide to Antique Tools, not a current appraisal. What any given plane is worth depends mostly on its condition and type.
Sources & Credits
Patrick's Blood & Gore
Primary reference for plane history, dimensions, and collector notes.
supertool.com/StanleyBG