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   _mj_ | Jan 21, 2022 07:43pm | #1

   11 1/2 x 2 3/16? Stanley 5 1/4.

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   Geppetto65 | Jan 21, 2022 08:08pm | #2

   Yes of course, forgot to add the size. I measured 11 1/2 by 2 1/4, which can easily be 2 3/16.
   However, the 5 1/4 is listed as having 1 3/4 wide body. This one is wider. Also, no number on the body as found in an early body. Or perhaps on a lesser quality offering?

   Thanks

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   user-3395150 | Jan 21, 2022 08:16pm | #3

   Pretty large for a scrub plane. I would setup as a super smoother or try plane. Get something smaller for a scrub.

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   Geppetto65 | Jan 21, 2022 08:20pm | #4

   Sound advice, but my smaller planes are in good nick. Not to be molested. This is the one I found for little cash. Or, the best scrub plane is the one you have.

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   john_c2 | Jan 21, 2022 08:31pm | #6

   The 5-1/4 uses a 1-3/4 iron, same as a number 3. It's really just a long 3, just as a 5 is a long 4 -- both have 2" blades.

   I can't recall the width of a 5-1/4 body right now.

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   _mj_ | Jan 21, 2022 08:28pm | #5

   I measured my 5 1/4 to get those numbers. No model # on it either.

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   john_c2 | Jan 21, 2022 08:34pm | #7

   That may not be a Stanley frog. Either that, or the lateral adjustment lever has been replaced with a non-Stanley part.

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   Geppetto65 | Jan 21, 2022 08:59pm | #8

   MJ, y0u make the sounder case, especially as you have one like it.
   John C2, I agree that the frog looks suspicious, but it fits perfectly and the lever seems to be too well mounted to be an aftermarket bit. Then again those old timers were pretty crafty.
   here are a couple more photos. Check out the wonky lever cap.

   
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   _mj_ | Jan 21, 2022 09:41pm | #9

   Pics below. At some point I went through the type tree, because the fridge magnet protecting the iron says "1873"

   Frog looks the same except for my new washers.

   
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   Geppetto65 | Jan 22, 2022 04:12pm | #10

   I agree, same plane. Thanks for the tip. Mine has been messed with, I think the iron is not original as well as the cap.
   I have re-assembled it and it works well. I like the size and weight. A good scrubber for 5 bucks and some work bringing it back to life. Not a bad deal.