Overview
The No. 607 is the Bedrock jointer, the 22-inch counterpart to the Bailey No. 7. It is the workhorse jointer of the premium line.
Gallery
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Specifications & Variants
The #607 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 jointer.
A modest premium over the smooth-soled 607.
Dimensions are nominal factory figures; casting tolerances vary slightly across types.
Identifying Features
- BED ROCK casting: The body is cast BED ROCK, with the 607 number on the bed.
- Frog seat: A full-width flat frog seat distinguishes it from a Bailey No. 7.
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 1943. The flat-sided later types let you tune the frog without removing the iron.
Design
A 22-inch jointer with the full-width Bedrock frog seat under a 2⅜-inch iron, for flattening and edge-jointing long stock.
For Collectors
One of the more available Bedrock jointers, though still a premium over the Bailey No. 7.
Market Value
Realized sale prices for the #607, based on ~41 recorded sales, with a median of $325.
| Condition / grade | Typical range |
|---|---|
| User | $150 – $265 |
| Good / Fine | $295 – $345 |
| Extra Fine / Sweetheart | $365 – $425 |
Consistent demand from woodworkers and collectors. Corrugated 607C examples command a modest premium.
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