Leonard Bailey produced the Victor line of planes after he left Stanley and struck out on his own. He produced this line of planes for approx 18 years beginning in 1875. The history of that endeavor and his interactions with Stanley during this period are documented in Roger Smiths books.
Leonard Bailey's
Victor # 00 Block Plane
The numbering of Victor planes can be confusing. The
collector has this one identified as a 00 which would mean it has flared
sides, is 7" long, has a 1 3/4" cutter and nickel trim. The cap and
cap knob are nonmagnetic, and I assume recasts in brass. The adjuster is
nice, as is the cutter. The body is nice and not damaged or cracked. A
nice looking plane. . It is ready to display as an example of a hard to find Bailey Victor block plane.
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CYN-VIC-00
Good . . . . . $195.00
Leonard Bailey's # 0 Victor Block
Plane
The number 0 Victor Block plane was the base model of this style
block plane that Leonard Bailey introduced after he left Stanley. It is the same as the 0 1/2 but has
no cutter adjustment. These were first introduced in 1875. The
patent for the adjuster was issued a year later in 1876, but the 0 1/2 w/ an
adjuster was not offered until 1883 according to John Walters book / price guide. . This is a nice condition plane. Note the cap is the earlier screw tightened type as opposed to the cam style that was later as seen on the plane below. It is ready for the bench or shelf.
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CYN-VIC-0
Good + . . . . . $295.00
Leonard Bailey's # 0 1/2 Victor Block
Plane
The 0 1/2 block plane is 7" long and has a 1 3/4" wide cutter.
The # 0 1/2 Victor Block Planes distinctive features are that it has
the blade adjuster, a nonadjustable throat and flared sides.
Other Victor planes with the 0 thru 000 designation differ in having, or not having, a
cutter adjustment, and the finish being japanned or nickeledThis is a nice looking example. The japanning appears to have been redone. Oftentimes the adjusters are stripped or non functioning for one reason or another. This ones is OK. The cutter is proper and marked although short and hard to read.
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CYN-VIC-0HF
Good . . . . . $295.00
Leonard Bailey's # 0 1/2 Victor Block
Plane
The 0 1/2 block plane is 7" long and has a 1 3/4" wide cutter.
The # 0 1/2 Victor Block Planes distinctive features are that it has
the blade adjuster, a nonadjustable throat and the flared sides.
Other Victor planes with the 0 thru 000 designation differ in having, or not having, a
cutter adjustment, and the finish being japanned or nickeledThis is a nice looking example. The japanning is original. The adjusters is functioning and the cutter pretty long. Note that this is an earlier screw tightened cap as opposed to the cam lever style
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CYN-VIC-0HF-2
Good + . . . . . $395.00
Leonard Bailey & Co # 1 Victor Block
Plane
The Victor #1 & #2 had flat sides, adjustable throats and the cutter adjustment.
The sides were flat & excelsior style. These could be had in different
finishes as the 1 3/4 or the 2 3/4. The bodies are drilled to
accept a rear handle which would change it to a 1 1/4 w/ rear handle or 1 1/2 with handle and nickel trim. The same with the 7" #2 becoming a 2 1/4 or 2
1/2. Walters dates all of them as 1875 thru 1888. If you find that confusing you need a copy of Walters book and
some reprints of old catalogs to confirm. This example is all correct and nice. The cutter has lots of life left and the adjuster performs as it should. These are getting difficult to find.
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CYN-VIC-1
Good . . . . . $395.00
Leonard Bailey's #6 1/2 Victor Fore
Plane
As with other categories, when the collector got into buying and
collecting Victor planes he did so with a relish and reckless abandon.
He would appear at tool shows and buy nearly everything or anything that was there in
the category that he was currently focused on. He liked some dealers /
collectors, and would buy things he should not from them just because.
This plane is an example of that attitude and he did not get it from me. The nickel has been redone on the rear handle that has a broken tab. The cap is recast and brass that has been plated. The blade adjuster is brass and cobbled up. It hardly functions The front knob cap is recast brass. The body is very nice. The cutter and cap are nice.
It is ready for the next collector to display it as an example of a hard to find plane. Displayed where it will not be examined too closely. .
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CYN-VIC-6H
Good - . . . . . $175.00 HOLD!!
Leonard Bailey's #7 1/2 Victor Fore
Plane
Here is another example of a cobbled up plane the collector bought to
fill a missing hole in the collection. This and the previous example
look to be the work of another now dead CA collector who specialized in
Victor stuff, and sold the extras and lesser off to fund his collecting. He
has since died, and no more of his work / creations will be appearing on the
market. This example has a few good parts. The cutter is very nice, and full length. The front knob is very nice. The rear handle looks ok and has a new coat of nickel . The caps inner piece is a remake. The blade adjuster is cobbled up and hardly functions The body has been welded on one cheek as pictured. From a distance it looks OK. It is ready for the next collector to display it as an example of a hard to find plane. Displayed where it will not be examined too closely.
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CYN-VIC-7H
Good - . . . . . $175.00 HOLD!!
Leonard Bailey's
Victor #4 1/2 Fore
Plane
The tag on the side of this one indicates I sold it to the collector
years ago.
I remember it as it was one of the first Victor planes I ever found back in
the late 80's. Even then they were pretty hard to find out in the
bush. There are traces of nickel left on some of the
parts and so it would qualify as a 4 1/2 instead of a #4. There is one
minor apology, that being the small hole drilled in the side, probably by the
original owner to allow a fence or depth stop to be used. Other than
that, this plane is all right, and nice. It is ready for the next collector to display it as an example of a hard to find plane. .
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CYN-VIC-4H
Good + . . . . . $495.00
Leonard Bailey's
Victor # 3 Fore
Plane
The tag on the side of this one indicates I first sold it to the collector
20 some years ago. The overall condition is very nice noting
that it appears the black finish or japanning has been enhanced with paint
added to the adjuster in places I do not think is proper. It looks
all original, just repainted. Other than
that, this plane is all right, and nice.It is ready for the next collector to display it as an example of a hard to find historically significant plane. Recommended!!.
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CYN-VIC-3
Good + . . . . . $495.00
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