Overview
The No. 605¼ is the Bedrock junior jack, an 11½-inch plane with a 1¾-inch iron. It is the only junior jack in the Bedrock line and one of the scarcest planes in the series.
Gallery
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Specifications & Variants
The #605¼ 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.
Dimensions are nominal factory figures; casting tolerances vary slightly across types.
Identifying Features
- Only flat-sided junior: The 605¼ was made only as a flat-sided Bedrock, so all examples have flat sides.
- BED ROCK casting: The body is cast BED ROCK, with the 605¼ number on the bed.
Dating is shared across all Bedrock sizes. Use the Bedrock type study to pin down your plane's type.
History & Design
History
Made from 1925 to 1943, only as a flat-sided type. A cache of more than 200 turned up in closed Milwaukee trade schools, which accounts for many of the survivors.
Design
A short, light jack on the Bedrock frame, built for the same school market as the Bailey No. 5¼.
For Collectors
Genuinely scarce and sought-after. Many known examples trace back to the trade-school cache.
Sources & Credits
Patrick's Blood & Gore
Primary reference for plane history, dimensions, and collector notes.
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