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Stanley 12-920 6-1/4-Inch Contractor Grade Block Plane

Stanley 12-920 6-1/4-Inch Contractor Grade Block Plane
Brand: Stanley
Category: Home Improvement

List Price: $54.58
Buy New: $30.59
You Save: $23.99 (44%)



Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars 11 reviews

Media: Tools & Hardware
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.5
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 3.1 x 2.6

MPN: 12-920
Model: 12-920
UPC: 076174129205
EAN: 0076174129205
ASIN: B0000223QY

Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 4 to 6 weeks

Features:
  • 6-1/4-inch contractor grade block plane with a 1-5/8-inch cutter
  • Fully adjustable cutter rests at 21 degrees
  • Gray, cast-iron base with precision-ground sides and bottom; durable epoxy coating provides long-lasting protection
  • Quick-release cam-lock makes iron removal easy
  • 6-1/4 inches long; 1-5/8-inch cutter; limited lifetime warranty

Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
* Cast iron bottom and sides are ground perfectly flat and true * Fully adjustable cutter rests at 21 degrees * Adjustable mouth opening for course or fine work * Comfortable finger grips on sides * 6" length

Amazon.com Product Description
This Stanley 6-1/4-inch Contractor Grade Block Plane is ideal for planing end grain and plastic materials. Designed with a gray, cast-iron base that has precision-ground sides and bottom, this plane will work quickly and efficiently to smooth and remove debris from any work piece on your bench.



Versatile, durable, and designed to accomplish tasks efficiently.


Works efficiently and easily with your bench-top projects. View larger.
The block plane has a fully adjustable cutter that rests at 21 degrees and adjusts to 13-1/2 degrees, for less vibration, more control, and a finer finish. Its hardened, tempered steel construction gives you a precision-ground cutter edge that's durable and reliable, and a cutter mechanism that moves with your needs for complete manageability. This block plane boasts a quick-release cam lock that makes iron removal easy, and there are finger grips machined into the sides, making single-handed use unbelievably easy. It's even topped off with a durable epoxy coating so you can enjoy years of heavy-duty use. This block plane is 6-1/4 inches long with a 1-5/8-inch cutter.



Customer Reviews:   Read 6 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars For the money it is great with some tuning   August 6, 2008
STOAK (Anchorage, AK United States)
Mine came without a flat bottom (so did my expensive Veritas). Flatten the bottom and sharpen and this is a fine block plane. Don't get me wrong - my Veritas is a much nicer tool with a much nicer blade but I keep this one adjusted differently and use it almost as much. In soft woods with a sharp blade the difference is not noticeable.


4 out of 5 stars Bang for the Buck   December 31, 2007
ABF (NC)
With a little tuning this plane performs nicely. Sure you can buy much more expensive planes that will perform better out of the box but for the moderate user this plane is a great value. Trueing your plane only takes a little time and is well worth the effort. I'm sure those who have rated this tool poorly do not know how to tune a plane. The mechanism is not quite up to par with really expensive planes but with a little work can be made to perform within good limits. Microns do not necessarily good woodwork/furniture make...


4 out of 5 stars Hand Plane   May 7, 2007
G. Ford (Eagle Mountain, Utah)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful

It works very well. I sometimes expect a smoother adjustment on hand planes.


4 out of 5 stars Stanley 12-920 Contractor Grade Block Plane   August 10, 2005
Dennis J. Floyd (San Diego, CA USA)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful

This is a solidly made plane at a reasonable price. Stanley has been making planes for many decades, and this, which is their latest version of a block plane is well made with the features most pros look for in a day to day plane. The construction is solid and it stands up well to work on the job site. It's not up to the highest standards of say, a Lie-Nielsen bronze plane, but if you are looking for a well ctafted plane that will stand up to the rigors of every day use by a professional carpenter...this is the plane for you.


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