Stanley #7 jointer plane, type unknown

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The “type unknown” is there because, while this has all the other characteristics of a type 3, the frog has a lateral adjuster, which was not added until type 5.  I suspect somebody switched out the frog, likely because it was missing or broken.

Stanley #7 jointer plane in overall very good condition.  Rosewood knob and tote are in excellent condition, with only some minor chipping on the horn of the tote.  There’s a glue drip and some small spatters of paint on the tote.  The japanning in the bed is likewise in very good condition, again with some paint drips.  Unfortunately, somebody drilled a hang hole in the bed near the heel and, as usual, it’s off-center.   There’s a small crater in the sole about 3″ from the toe — it appears to me to be a casting flaw and will not affect use.  The cutter’s a little short,  with about 2″ left, but that should not pose any kind of problem.   This thing’s in great condition for something that is a century-and-a-half old. Recommended.