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Stanley Sweetheart No.4 Bench Plane (Brass)
$128.60
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Amazon Global Store UK has Stanley Sweetheart No.4 Bench Plane (Brass, 112136) on sale for $128.33 > now $128.62. Shipping is free.
Thanks to Community Member EfficientSwing330 for finding this deal.
Key Features:
Thanks to Community Member EfficientSwing330 for finding this deal.
Key Features:
- Iron is made from extra-thick 1/8" (3.18 mm) A2 steel for excellent edge retention
- One-piece base and frog virtually eliminate chatter
- Cherry wood handle and knob for comfort
- Norris-type adjuster with lateral locking feature
- Adjustable throat plate for different types of wood
- Replacement Blade 12-141
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Edited January 26, 2023
at 04:40 PM
Nice discount on an essential woodworking tool. The modern Stanley Sweetheart line is often recommended as a best value bench plane and competitive in quality with planes twice the cost.
For price comparison, the list price for this is currently $240, and is on sale at Rockler for $180.
Amazon global store listings include customs, taxes and shipping in the price and are priced in dollars so there are no foreign transaction fees
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002LTUOI6 Now $128.62
For price comparison, the list price for this is currently $240, and is on sale at Rockler for $180.
Amazon global store listings include customs, taxes and shipping in the price and are priced in dollars so there are no foreign transaction fees
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002LTUOI6 Now $128.62
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This is a tool that should work out of the box. But to use it for what it is intended, and for it to do a good job, requires quite a bit of work and know-how. Nothing extreme. But enough to deter most from learning and performing the steps to do things like flatten the sole, file down any bits with slight imperfections, and perform initial and regular sharpening.
It's a bench plane. It's intended to be used on a sturdy bench with the wood secured properly. And it's intended to be used for finer woodworking tasks like making nice furniture. It can be used to flatten and smooth any wood. But ergonomically, it's not ideal typical carpentry types of tasks where you are either on the move or not focused on butter-smooth perfection.
If woodworking in a shop is a hobby or your profession, then learning about and using bench planes could be a great addition. If not, I'd recommend you start out with a block plane for normal homeowner tasks.
A block plane is a much smaller investment. It's also much smaller all around. That means it is much easier to store, transport, and even carry in a pocket or apron. It also takes less time to flatten and setup if you'd like to try that out.
(Source: I picked up hand tool woodworking as a Pandemic hobby. I'm still very much a novice on the subject. But I'm hoping to provide realistic advice where I can.
I actually own this exact Stanley plane. While I can answer some hands-on question about it, I haven't used any Veritas, Lee Neilson, or vintage Stanleys to compare with.)
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That said, I use most of my planes very little. A block plane is pretty much the only one I use, and that's to quickly knock off edges.
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That said, I use most of my planes very little. A block plane is pretty much the only one I use, and that's to quickly knock off edges.
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Veritas blows both of these out of the water though, only planes I buy, they make some really awesome tools
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I'm not convinced that even a high dollar plane performs better than a clean and sharp vintage one, but even so I don't see much reason to settle "in the middle" on one like this. If it turns out hand tool woodworking isn't for you or you want to trade up, both the vintage and higher dollar models will be much more desirable- LNs seem to get 85-90% of retail on the secondary market.