Overview
The No. 606 is the Bedrock fore plane, the 18-inch counterpart to the Bailey No. 6. It bridges the jack and the jointers on the premium frame.
Gallery
Click any photo to view it larger. Photographs courtesy of Jim Bode Tools.
Specifications & Variants
The #606 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 fore plane.
Scarcer than the smooth 606, with a collector premium.
Dimensions are nominal factory figures; casting tolerances vary slightly across types.
Identifying Features
- BED ROCK casting: The body is cast BED ROCK, with the 606 number on the bed.
- Frog seat: A full-width flat frog seat distinguishes it from a Bailey No. 6.
Dating is shared across all Bedrock sizes. Use the Bedrock type study to pin down your plane's type.
History & Design
History
Made from 1898 to 1941. Like the rest of the line, later examples have flat sides and the rear-adjustable frog.
Design
At 18 inches with a 2⅜-inch iron it works as a short jointer, with the Bedrock frog keeping the long iron firmly seated.
For Collectors
Moderately scarce and priced above the Bailey No. 6.
Market Value
Realized sale prices for the #606, based on ~18 recorded sales, with a median of $225.
| Condition / grade | Typical range |
|---|---|
| User | $125 – $165 |
| Good / Fine | $165 – $265 |
| Extra Fine | $265 – $295 |
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