Stanley 12-905 Bailey Bench Jack Plane 2.5x14 in

Product Description

The STANLEY 12-905 is a Bailey-pattern bench jack plane designed for flattening, straightening, and dimensioning rough lumber. At 14 inches in length with a 2.5-inch blade width, it covers enough surface area to efficiently joint board faces and edges before finer finishing work. The cast-iron body and frog assembly provide the mass and rigidity needed for stable, chatter-free cuts across a wide range of wood species and grain directions. This is a general-purpose hand plane suited for rough stock removal and surface prep in woodworking, carpentry, and millwork applications.

The 12-905 is a jack plane, which sits between a scrub plane and a try plane in the bench plane hierarchy. It is well suited for initial stock removal on rough-sawn lumber, flattening glued-up panels, and truing edges before jointing. Carpenters, finish carpenters, cabinetmakers, and millwork installers commonly reach for this size when fast material removal is the priority before moving to a smoother or jointer plane for final surface prep.

Key Features

• Bailey-pattern design with adjustable frog for precise blade seating and mouth opening control
• 14-inch sole length provides stability across board faces for effective stock removal
• 2.5-inch blade width covers broad surface area per pass
• Cast-iron body construction delivers the mass required to reduce chatter during heavy cuts
• Depth-of-cut and lateral adjustment mechanisms allow quick field tuning without tools

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or direct-use bench jack plane compatible with standard Bailey-pattern replacement blades and irons sized for 2.5-inch jack plane applications.

Installation Notes

Setup and blade adjustment should be performed by a qualified carpenter or woodworker familiar with bench plane tuning. Before inserting or removing the blade assembly, retract the depth adjuster fully and ensure the lever cap is released to avoid contact with the cutting edge. Blade honing and back flattening are typically required before first use to achieve optimal cutting performance. Always secure the workpiece in a vise or with bench dogs before planing to prevent movement during cuts.

Technical Specifications

• Sole Length: 14 inches
• Blade Width: 2.5 inches
• Weight: 5.29 pounds
• Pattern: Bailey Bench Jack
• Unit of Measure: Each
• UPC: 76174129052

Standard Information

• Brand: STANLEY
• Manufacturer Part Number: 12-905