Stanley 12-136 No. 4 Smoothing Bench Plane $94.99
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They called the planes with grooves in the bottom corrugated planes. My understanding is that Stanley and manufacturers marketed those as having less friction (metal against wood) than the flat sole...
Stanley 12-136 No. 4 Smoothing Bench Plane $94.99
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Thanks! That’s a remarkably helpful (and thorough) answer.
I found a No 5 plane from a family member. The base has raised channels. Would you know why this one has the channels but the one you...
Stanley 12-136 No. 4 Smoothing Bench Plane $94.99
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Feel he passion. If you don’t understand then you shouldn’t be in thus thread not working with wood.
Stanley 12-136 No. 4 Smoothing Bench Plane $94.99
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I used to buy old hand planes from eBay and refurbish them. The old hand planes are generally much higher quality than modern offerings at the DIY/journeyman grade level. These were tools crafted...
Stanley 12-136 No. 4 Smoothing Bench Plane $94.99
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You would be better off spending a few bucks more on one from Woodcraft if you want brand new. Otherwise get yourself an old Stanley from 100 years ago....
Stanley 12-136 No. 4 Smoothing Bench Plane $94.99
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Are you a lawyer when you're not working with wood? ;-)
Stanley 12-136 No. 4 Smoothing Bench Plane $94.99
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You really want a posting with lots of pictures showing sides, bottom, blade, cap iron. Avoid deep pitting and anything with cracks in the metal. As a first plane, you also want to get one with a...
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Would you mind linking to ones from eBay you’d buy yourself? Would love to get one but don’t know what to look for...
Stanley 12-136 No. 4 Smoothing Bench Plane $94.99
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My no 4 touches every piece of wood that goes through my shop. That’s more than the cabinet saw, band saw, or the miter saw. A plane (not “planer”) is very useful when you know how to use it. If you...
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Would you feel plane ridiculous?
Stanley 12-136 No. 4 Smoothing Bench Plane $94.99
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i agree, but something tells me if someone is still using manual tools they would know better.
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Stanley 12-136 No. 4 Smoothing Bench Plane $94.99
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Made in Mexico? ...Sigh
Stanley 12-136 No. 4 Smoothing Bench Plane $94.99
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Seriously, talk about a tool that's pretty much designed for one specific purpose/need. I finally dusted off my $30 Stanley planer this weekend when making a farmhouse table after 4 years of not...
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Over $100 for a hand tool? it is made with nano metal ? I think it only worth $20!
Stanley 12-136 No. 4 Smoothing Bench Plane $94.99
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I wish I was cool enough to use this thing.
Stanley 12-136 No. 4 Smoothing Bench Plane $94.99
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Just pony up and get a nicer one. You'll be disappointed you didn't.
Stanley 12-136 No. 4 Smoothing Bench Plane $94.99
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Don’t buy a new one the quality is pretty poor. Buy a used one off eBay for 30-50 bud and replace the blade with a new blade from Lee valley. Just make sure the bootom is flat that’s really important
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Stanley 12-136 No. 4 Smoothing Bench Plane
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The #4 is probably the first hand plane you should have, versatile.
It's no Lee Valley or Lie Nielsen, but it's half the price.
$123 at Home...
