The "BR" Series Hand Planes are modeled after the legendary Stanley Bedrock planes, produced from 1895 to 1945. Renowned as the "top of the line" in Stanley’s lineup, Bedrock planes remain highly sought after by woodworkers and collectors. These planes are distinguished by their robust construction, increased weight, enhanced rigidity, and signature flat-top side design. Another key feature is the innovative frog adjustment mechanism, which allows precise mouth adjustments without removing the iron. 

This #5 Jack Plane is the ideal tool for smoothing, jointing, flattening and trimming parts to final size.  The  #5 is a "jack of all trades," meaning it can handle a variety of planing tasks. It’s particularly useful for removing material quickly and efficiently in a range of woodworking projects. 

The body and frog are made from ductile cast iron. The sole and sides are precision-lapped flat across the entire length of the plane. Measuring 14" long, 2-1/2" wide, and weighing 5 pounds, this plane strikes the perfect balance of size and mass for tackling a variety of bench tasks. 

The knob and tote are crafted from Sapele wood, then finished and hand-rubbed to provide a surface that feels as good as it looks. The 0.120"-thick, 2"-wide cryogenically treated O1 steel iron is hardened and tempered to 54-58 HRc, will take a keen edge and offers easy sharpening and superior edge retention. 

The frog and its seating are designed based on the early Stanley Bedrock planes. This approach provides fully machined, full-surface contact between the frog and the body, ensuring maximum stability for the cutting iron. Paired with a robust 1/8" thick iron and cap iron, this setup significantly minimizes chatter and tearout, resulting in one of the most rigid and efficient frog clamping systems available in any bench plane. 

This design also allows the cutting iron to advance for an almost "zero-clearance" mouth opening, enabling the creation of exceptionally fine shavings, even on dense or challenging woods. Furthermore, the mouth opening can be adjusted without disassembling the frog and iron assembly. To adjust, simply loosen the two outer screws at the back of the frog seating pad, then turn the central screw clockwise to reduce the mouth size or counterclockwise to enlarge it.