Top 8 Best Smoothing Planes

of July 2024
1
Best ChoiceBest Choice
STANLEY Hand Planer, No.4, Smoothing (12-136)
Stanley
Stanley

10
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Taytools 469607 Jack Smoothing Bench Hand Plane #5, 14-1/4 Inch Sole, Ductile Cast Body, Lapped Sides and Bottom, Blade RHC 55-60, Sapele Handle and Tote
Taytools
Taytools

9.9
Exceptional
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WoodRiver #4-1/2 Smoothing Plane
WOODRIVER
WOODRIVER

9.8
Exceptional
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Spear & Jackson CSP4 No. 4 Smoothing Plane
Spear & Jackson
Spear & Jackson

9.7
Exceptional
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Taytools 469614 Smoothing Bench Hand Plane #4, 9-3/4 Inch Sole, Ductile Cast Body, Lapped Sides and Bottom, Blade RHC 55-60, Sapele Handle and Tote
Taytools
Taytools

9.6
Exceptional
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Stanley 1-12-137 62-Low Angle Sweetheart Jack Plane
Stanley
Stanley

9.5
Excellent
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ECE #711 Primus Improved Smoothing Plane
EC Emmerich
EC Emmerich

9.4
Excellent
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Grizzly H7566 14-Inch Smoothing Plane
Grizzly
Grizzly

9.3
Excellent
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WoodRiver #5 Bench Plane, V3
WOODRIVER
WOODRIVER

9.2
Excellent
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Grizzly H7568 22-Inch Smoothing Plane
Grizzly
Grizzly

9.1
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STANLEY Hand Planer, No.4, Smoothing (12-136)

Iron of the hand planer for woodworking is made from extra-thick 18-inch 3.18 mm A2 steel for excellent edge retention. One-piece base and frog of the wood plane virtually eliminate chatter. The bench plane has a 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.

Taytools 469607 Jack Smoothing Bench Hand Plane #5, 14-1/4 Inch Sole, Ductile Cast Body, Lapped Sides and Bottom, Blade RHC 55-60, Sapele Handle and Tote

Body and frog made from nearly indestructible ductile cast iron. Tote and knob are made from premium grade oiled and hand-rubbed Sapele. Iron is 0.120 thick and 2 wide and made from tool steel hardened and tempered to 55-60. Sole precision ground to within the British Standard of 0.003 over the entire length. Overall length 14-14 and 2-12 wide, overall weight 5.45 pounds.

WoodRiver #4-1/2 Smoothing Plane

2-78 wide x 10-38 long with a 2-38 wide blade. Modeled after the Bedrocks, Stanley Tools very best line. Features fine-grained ductile iron castings and fully machined frogs. Soles and sides machined flat and square - Tools require minimal tune-up prior to use. WoodRiver is proudly made by Woodcraft, Americas leading supplier of saws, planes, power tools, hand tools, wood stain and paint, routers, sanding, wood, kits, dust collection and more. Our award winning family of brands includes WoodRiver, Highpoint, Woodcraft and Woodcraft Magazine as well as the greatest selection of woodworking books, videos, and plans..

Spear & Jackson CSP4 No. 4 Smoothing Plane

Ideal for cabinet work and general joinery. Cast iron body. Precision milled base and faces. 2 inch 50mm wide, high carbon steel blade. Brass adjusting screw. Base Length 248.0 2mm. Base Width and Depth 63 x 42 1mm. Spare blades are available to fit this plane CSP4BLADE.

Taytools 469614 Smoothing Bench Hand Plane #4, 9-3/4 Inch Sole, Ductile Cast Body, Lapped Sides and Bottom, Blade RHC 55-60, Sapele Handle and Tote

Body and frog made from nearly indestructible ductile cast iron. Tote and knob are made from premium grade oiled and hand-rubbed Sapele. Iron is 0.120 thick and 2 wide and made from tool steel hardened and tempered to 55-60. Sole precision ground to within the British Standard of 0.003 over the entire length. Overall length 9-34 inches and 2-12 inches wide, overall weight 4.11 pounds.

Stanley 1-12-137 62-Low Angle Sweetheart Jack Plane

One-piece base and frog virtually eliminate chatter and increased accuracy. Patented lateral adjustment locking feature. Ductile iron castings for weight and durability.

ECE #711 Primus Improved Smoothing Plane

The Ultimate Wood Body Smoothing Plane. Adjustable mouth minimizes tear-outs. Shavings flow freely since there is no wedge. Lignum Vitae Ironwood sole is self lubricating. Backlash-free Primus mechanism is unbeatable.

Grizzly H7566 14-Inch Smoothing Plane

Used for final finishing work. Package dimensions 6.14 x 14.56 x 2.91. Approximate weight 5.5 lbs.

WoodRiver #5 Bench Plane, V3

Modeled after the Bedrocks, Stanley Tool's very best line. 2-7-16 W x 13-78L with 2W blade. WoodRiver planes feature the same heavy castings 5 lbs and fully machined frogs. Lightly finished Bubinga handles provide comfort and control - Soles and sides are machined flat and square within tightly held tolerances. WoodRiver is proudly made by Woodcraft, Americas leading supplier of saws, planes, power tools, hand tools, wood stain and paint, routers, sanding, wood, kits, dust collection and more. Our award winning family of brands includes WoodRiver, Highpoint, Woodcraft and Woodcraft Magazine as well as the greatest selection of woodworking books, videos, and plans..

Grizzly H7568 22-Inch Smoothing Plane

Used for final finishing work. Package dimensions 6 x 22.4 x 3.5. Approximate weight 8.55 lbs.