Stanley 4 Smooth Plane 2 Inch 1-12-004

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Norris-style” adjuster, with lateral locking feature, adjusts both the planing depth and its lateral angle for a perfectly level cut without slant.

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As you examine the plane, look for a raised ring that works as a receiver of the knob cast into the bed. The chances of splitting are high due to the raised ring and greater leverage capable of being placed on them than on the low knobs. I'm finding that I used to have a lot of unfair bad opinions about plane manufacturers that I've had no actual experience with.To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. It has the same trademark stamped into the iron, except that “STANLEY” is in a straight line, in large letters. If you’re too steep, the heel can get in the way and actually hang up on the back edge of the throat of the plane. I'm enjoying your objective look at the planes and agree with your statement that sharpness is number one for determining performance. I’ve attached some photos to try and explain my point – the lever cap is pretty much touching the side of the plane on one side, but it’s a good 3mm off the other side.

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The original blade and chipbreaker were in nearly new condition, so they weren't messed up and I didn't need to replace them. Howard, I’m using 240, 600 and 1200 grit sandpaper taped to a flat tile and trying to follow the technique on Paul’s sharpening video. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development.are important to the quality of cut and jamming, but I don’t think they will cause skipping over the wood. If you're a woodworker, finding \na Sweetheart™ tool is like finding a treasure, and many still consider Sweetheart™ to be the best of the best. CLASSIC CHERRY WOOD HANDLES: Made from Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified cherry wood, the handle and knob are shaped to fit the hand naturally and comfortably, providing comfort in extended or repetitive use. I try for 25 degrees only because that’s what Stanley has been recommending for a couple of hundred years now.

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Each type has features that distinguish it from the others, with parts and markings cast into the metal.plane from Tooltique and it has been working great on my workbench build (first ever woodworking project). You need to press down on the front of the plane when starting the stoke, balance the pressure through the stroke and put pressure on the rear of the plane at the end. If you're a woodworker, finding a Sweetheart™ tool is like finding a treasure, and many still consider Sweetheart™ to be the best of the best. The only difference with Type 1 is that it does not have Bailey’s name on its early model on the adjusting nut.