Union Bailey No. 7C Wood Bottom Jointer Plane – 15"

Description :
This Union Bailey No. 7C jointer plane features a wood bottom and cast iron frame with a corrugated sole, designed for truing long boards and jointing edges. Measuring 15" long, 2 ¾" wide, and 6" tall, this classic tool retains its original hardwood front knob and rear handle, both showing a worn but intact patina. The casting is marked “BAILEY” at the front and “UNION” behind the frog, indicating manufacture during the Union Manufacturing Co.'s ownership of the Bailey design—prior to Stanley Works acquiring full rights.

Era:
Early 1900s–1920s

Style:
Early American Industrial

Technique:
Cast iron body with wood sole and wooden handles, mechanically milled frog and corrugated base

Tools Used:
Foundry casting tools, milling machine, lathe, wood lathe, hand-finishing tools

History:
Bailey-pattern planes revolutionized woodworking in the 19th and early 20th centuries. This model represents a transitional era between independent toolmakers and industrial mass production.

Manufacturer / Maker:
Union Manufacturing Co. (Bailey design, pre-Stanley acquisition)

Measurements:
15" L x 2 ¾" W x 6" T

Suggested Weight:
6–7 lbs

Item Number : P13710

Category : Antique Tools

Brand : Union Manufacturing Co. (Bailey design, pre-Stanley acquisition)