Vintage Stanley Handyman H1205 No. 5 Jack Plane 14\" Made in USA Woodworking Tool For Sale

Item Identification

• Model Line: Handyman / 12-205 Series (equivalent to a No. 5 Jack Plane size)

• Blade / Iron: Stamped with notched Stanley logo [STANLEY] / H1205 (12-205E) / MADE IN U.S.A.

• Bed Casting: Raised cast lettering MADE IN USA behind front knob; C559 B-O and 4X inside bed ribbing

• Lever Cap: Stamped casting code C-424 on reverse

Vintage Stanley H1205 (12-205E) 14\" Jack Plane – Smooth Sole Woodworking Hand Plane – Made in USA

Up for sale is a clean, vintage Stanley H1205 (12-205E) jack plane, equivalent in length and capacity to the classic Stanley No. 5.

Featuring a 14-inch heavy cast iron bed finished in signature Stanley blue enamel, this American-made workhorse is ideal for stock removal, leveling rough lumber, or flattening broad surfaces.

Key Details & Features:

• Brand: Stanley Tools (Made in U.S.A.).

• Model / Iron Stamp: Stamped [STANLEY] H1205 (12-205E) MADE IN U.S.A..

• Bed Casting Marks: Raised cast MADE IN USA and C559 B-O / 4X.

A dependable user plane for carpenters, furniture makers, and traditional hand tool woodworkers. Please inspect all photos for exact condition.

Condition: Very Good pre-owned vintage condition. The cast iron bed is sound with no cracks, breaks, or repairs; the sole and cheeks are clean and flat with light, honest handling marks and faint age oxidation. The original blue bed and frog enamel is predominantly intact. The 2\" cutter retains plenty of usable blade length with a square edge ready for your preferred honing angle. The front knob and rear tote are tight and solid without structural cracks. All mechanical components, depth adjustment thumb-wheel, and lateral lever function as intended.