What is this Stanley Bailey N°5 plane used for?

This jack plane is used for rapid stock removal, truing timber, and preparing rough wood surfaces.

What is the width of the cutter blade?

The cutter blade has a width of 50 mm.

What material is the body made of?

The body and sole are made from precision-cast and ground grey iron for stability and wear resistance.

Can the depth of cut be adjusted?

Yes, you can adjust both the depth of cut and lateral cutter alignment using the adjustment wheel and lever.

Is the frog adjustable?

Yes, the frog is fully adjustable to set the mouth opening for different wood types and tasks.

STANLEY 1-12-005 precursor Bailey n°5 - 350mm x 50mm

Name: STANLEY 1-12-005 precursor Bailey n°5 - 350mm x 50mm
Brand: STANLEY
SKU: 02310310
Price: 81.95 EUR
Availability: PreOrder

Supplier number: STANLEY 1-12-005 | EAN 5000366120058

Recommended Retail Price €130.24

81.95 tax incl.

€67.73 excl. VAT (incl. all environmental contributions)

On order: delivered from 23/10/2026

Delivery by DHL

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Smooth timber preparation with the Stanley Bailey N°5

Practical benefits

Precision cast iron base: You achieve flat, uniform surfaces across long boards thanks to the stable and wear-resistant machined sole.
Durable carbon steel iron: The hardened 50 mm cutter retains a keen cutting edge for consistent and clean shaving removal.
Accurate fingertip adjustment: You easily fine-tune cutting depth and cutter alignment to match any wood type or task.

In a nutshell

The right choise for

With the Stanley Bailey N°5 jack plane, you quickly flatten rough-sawn timber and remove surface unevenness, warp, and saw marks with ease. Thanks to the precision-ground grey iron sole, you bridge low spots without dipping into hollows, achieving flat and uniform results when leveling panels or fitting wooden doors and frames. The hardened 50 mm carbon steel cutter retains a keen edge for consistent and clean shaving removal. Using the fingertip adjustment wheel and lateral lever, you fine-tune the cutting depth and blade alignment directly, while the fully adjustable frog ensures optimal control across all wood types.

Product information FAQ

€81.95

tax incl.

Key features according to our expert

Width: 50 mm

Product description

Front runner Bailey n°5, 5 1/2 - 334mm x 50mm

Features

General use
For quick chip removal prior to construction work
Smooth soleplate

All Features

Width: 50 mm
Packaging depth: 6,50 cm
Iron length: 355 mm
Packaging width: 36,20 cm
Packaging height: 20,50 cm
Iron width: 50 mm
Packaging weight: 2.350,00 g
Outer box quantity: 15
Carded: X
Abcn: A
Inner box quantity: 1

Brand STANLEY
02310310
EAN 5000366120058
Supplier number STANLEY 1-12-005

Frequently asked questions about this product

Answered by specialists

What is this Stanley Bailey N°5 plane used for?: This jack plane is used for rapid stock removal, truing timber, and preparing rough wood surfaces.
What is the width of the cutter blade?: The cutter blade has a width of 50 mm.
What material is the body made of?: The body and sole are made from precision-cast and ground grey iron for stability and wear resistance.
Can the depth of cut be adjusted?: Yes, you can adjust both the depth of cut and lateral cutter alignment using the adjustment wheel and lever.
Is the frog adjustable?: Yes, the frog is fully adjustable to set the mouth opening for different wood types and tasks.