Got this on ebay the other day:

took things apart:
discovered a chip in the lever cap
not sure how original all the parts are, but it seems like a serviceable tool.
the rear is marked #5, the front is marked Bailey.
the Patent dates behind the frog are shown as:
- MAR-25-02
- AUG-19-02
- APR-19-10
well…off to work!
-- Joe - - - something witty should go here - - -

















7 comments so far
ShaneA
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#1 posted 273 days ago
It is a good candidate. The wood looks excellent. A little evaporust, sandpaper, wire wheel action, sharpening/tuning, and flattening…it will be a good user. Enjoy.
joewilliams
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#2 posted 273 days ago
Think I’ll be using electrolysis for rust removal….allready got the wire going on some of the amaller parts!
The wood does look good…won’t take much to look really good!
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joewilliams
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#3 posted 271 days ago
OK…here are the parts after electrolysis and a little brushing:


Now it’s time to get busy with the brushes, wirewheel, sandpaper and buffing!
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Don W
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#4 posted 271 days ago
that looks like a type 11 Joe. Its my favorite type for bailey’s. I don’t see any parts that are obviously out of place. It will be a great user for sure.
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Joe Lyddon
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#5 posted 271 days ago
Hey Joe!
You are doing a GREAT job in restoring that plane!
Thank you for the blow-by-blow…
Super cool!
Buddy!
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joewilliams
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#6 posted 250 days ago
And now a little paint…

and a little sanding…

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Don W
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#7 posted 250 days ago
you’re close now!!
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