Stanley Defiance # 1244 Bench Plane #4 size Video

Stanley Defiance Bench Plane, I think it's #1244. It's a #4 size and was Stanleys more economical line of planes. It does not have a lateral adjuster, you adjust it like the old wooden planes, with a hammer. Oh the frog is fixed on these Defiance Planes.

I lapped the sole, it still has some hollow spots under the frog and tote. I got tired, it was pretty uneven, but should work just fine now, or finish up if you want it prefect flat.

I also flattened the back of the iron and sharpened it free handed, it's nice and sharp, but you can't shave frog hairs with it.

I fixed this plane up just as I would my user planes, I get the sole flat enough, the iron flat and sharp enough and I have no issues for what I do.

This would make someone a good starter plane if you wanted to dabble in the world of lateral-less planes. Or if you wanted to start a collection of the lesser known Stanley planes.

Keep watch I have about 20 more planes to fix up and list. I think I have a #3 and #5 sized Defiance also, I don't remember now..