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   BG | May 21, 2005 07:19pm | #1

   Jim,
   I suspect not, but you won't be able to determine the value either way without some more research. Knowing the type of #6 is important. I've attached a list of characteristics that distinguish the various 'Types' of planes. There is a lot more out on the web to read but I hope the attached list helps a bit.

    

   
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   user-142178 | May 21, 2005 07:33pm | #2

   BG,

   thanks- I think I have a combo here - it is closest to a type 9

   Jim

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   user-343246 | May 21, 2005 11:03pm | #3

   You have a stanley plane. They embossed "Bailey" on the front and had "Stanley" on the lateral adjuster and blade. It's worth $40, maybe. The 4 1/2 size is 'hot' right now. No one is buying the 6's, since a certain expert on Stanley tools bashed the no. 6 on his website as a useless tool. I love my #6, and it is great for a lot of work. Put a Hock blade and chipbreaker in it, and use it for making shavings, not collecting dust.

   -Matt

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   highfigh | May 21, 2005 11:30pm | #4

   Stanley bought Bailey's company after he became successful, with the stipulation that the Bailey name stayed. This happened close to the turn of the 20th century. It was his design that Stanley Tool Works wanted, but Bailey was a really bad businessman. The Bailey planes made by Stanley are still good planes. Set up properly, they work fine. Hock does make replacement blades and they're supposed to be very good.
   "I cut this piece four times and it's still too short."

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   JeffHeath | May 22, 2005 08:35am | #5

   highfigh

   How's it going?  Haven't seen ya around these parts in a while!

   Anyway, I replaced the blades in my old bedrock planes with Hock's, and am very satisfied.  Much better than the 'tinfoil' that originally came with em.  I use my 604, 6041/2, and 603 mostly, and the hock made quite a difference.  I did have to move the frog WAY back to allow for the extra thickness of the blade.  In my 607, oddly enough, the blade wouldn't fit, even with the frog all the way back.  The blade still hits the mouth without clearing it.  I'm taking it next week to a machine shop near by to open that puppy up about an 1/8". 

   I'm still working with that maple, and it doesn't look good for leftovers, but if there is, I'll let you know for sure.

   I'll also send you a picture of the project I'm STILL working on, if I ever finish it! LOL

   Jeff

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   EdHarrison | May 22, 2005 06:05pm | #6

   I love my no. 6 too. It's a WWII extra heavy model - also has "Bailey" on the toe. Same deal as you recommend - Hock blade and Hock chipbreaker but any sharp 2 3/8" iron works fine in this plane. A little more portable in a toolbox than the jointers, IMO, but some of the same "mass-in-motion" effectiveness.