The picture of the jack plane I am using is of one from my collection. It is a Bailey No. 5C by Stanley. From the variations in markings and features I know that it was made in either 1929 or 1930. It is in beautiful condition and features an exceptional rosewood tote and knob, a corrugated bottom, and the "Sweet-Heart" markings. The corrugated bottom reduces friction and eases use when working resinous woods such as white pine. The "Sweet-Heart" labels or markings feature the notched
rectangular Stanley logo much as it is today with the addition of a small slightly overlapping heart with "S.W." inside for "Stanley Works". The heart is in honour of William H. Hart who joined Stanley in 1854 at the age of 19. He was elected Director at age 21 and retired as the Chairman 61 years later with much of the credit for the building of the company. The markings appeared on the Bailey planes from 1920-1935. No. 5's have been in production since 1867 and have been copied and imitated by many companies around the world, so it is little wonder that they have become such an enduring symbol of our trade. Bailey Planes range from
smooth planes, to
jack planes, to
fore planes and to
jointer planes and vary from about 5" for a No. 1
smooth plane to 24" for a No. 8
jointer plane. Although they are still made today, the current production can not compare with the classics. Their plastic totes and knobs are pale shadows of the heft, life and beauty of the originals.
The picture of the jack plane I am using is of one from my collection. It is a Bailey No. 5C by Stanley. From the variations in markings and features I know that it was made in either 1929 or 1930. It is in beautiful condition and features an exceptional rosewood tote and knob, a corrugated bottom, and the "Sweet-Heart" markings. The corrugated bottom reduces friction and eases use when working resinous woods such as white pine. The "Sweet-Heart" labels or markings feature the notched 
rectangular Stanley logo much as it is today with the addition of a small slightly overlapping heart with "S.W." inside for "Stanley Works". The heart is in honour of William H. Hart who joined Stanley in 1854 at the age of 19. He was elected Director at age 21 and retired as the Chairman 61 years later with much of the credit for the building of the company. The markings appeared on the Bailey planes from 1920-1935. No. 5's have been in production since 1867 and have been copied and imitated by many companies around the world, so it is little wonder that they have become such an enduring symbol of our trade. Bailey Planes range from smooth planes, to jack planes, to fore planes and to jointer planes and vary from about 5" for a No. 1 smooth plane to 24" for a No. 8 jointer plane. Although they are still made today, the current production can not compare with the classics. Their plastic totes and knobs are pale shadows of the heft, life and beauty of the originals.
