Brand | Stanley |
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Material | Blend |
Color | Multi |
Item Weight | 1 Pounds |
Style | Modern |
Included Components | STANLEY - 12-139 |
Manufacturer | Stanley |
Part Number | 12-139 |
Item Weight | 1 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 8.5 x 8.7 x 3.5 inches |
Item model number | 12-139 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Size | One Size |
Item Package Quantity | 1 |
Batteries Included? | No |
Batteries Required? | No |
Warranty Description | Limited lifetime |
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Material | Blend |
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Item Weight | 1 Pounds |
Style | Modern |
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Easy to use | 4.3 | — | 3.9 | 3.8 | 4.2 | 4.4 |
Value for money | 4.1 | — | 4.3 | 4.0 | 3.6 | 4.2 |
Sheerness | 3.7 | — | 4.3 | 4.7 | — | 4.2 |
Accuracy | 4.4 | — | — | 3.6 | 3.8 | — |
Sold By | 1TopTools | UE Direct | GLOBAL AGENCY GP | Off The Map Sales | Rockler Woodworking and Hardware | Woodcraft |
power source | — | Manual | ✗ | Corded Electric | — | — |
style | Modern | — | Woodworking | Adjustable,Protection | Woodworking,Adjustable | Low Angle |
material | Blend, Blend, Blend, Blend, Blend | Iron | High Carbon Steel | Blend, Blend, Blend, Blend, Blend | Cast Iron, Brass | — |
weight | 1 pounds | — | 0.25 kilograms | 1.9 pounds | 0.01 ounces | 2.04 pounds |
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ASIN | B002B56CVI |
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4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #95,944 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement) #4 in Block Planes |
Date First Available | June 22, 2008 |
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Low angle block plane with thicker blade made of A2 steel for increased edge retention. Solid brass knobs for smooth operation. Patent pending with a limited lifetime warranty.
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Low angle block plane with thicker blade made of A2 steel for increased edge retention. Solid brass knobs for smooth operation. Patent pending with a limited lifetime warranty
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Customers like the quality, performance, sharpness, and ease of use of the planer. For example, they mention it's a solid tool, works well with only moderate pressure on the blade, and the blade is super sharp right out of the box. That said, opinions are mixed on adjustability.
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Customers like the quality of the plane. They say it's well-made, solid, and accurate. They also appreciate the A2 steel on the blade and the iron was in good shape from the beginning. The plane is robust for its size and holds up reasonably well during test cuts. Customers also mention that the toe piece is very thick and substantial, as is the blade. Overall, customers are happy with the quality and functionality of the tool.
"...Casting and toe piece are very thick and substantial, as is the blade. The lever cap fits the hand better than the Bailey style...." Read more
"...edge on Sigma waterstones and 3M diamond lapping film, and held up reasonably well during test cuts...." Read more
"...It's a lot more comfortable now.Otherwise- The iron was in good shape from the beginning and holds its edge very well, but adjust that..." Read more
"...Fit and finish is pretty good. It is not fully fettled like a high dollar unit...." Read more
Customers like the performance of the tool. They mention it works well with only moderate pressure on the blade, it works great right out of the box, and it's efficient. It's a high quality hand tool that can work wonders in a shop. It works great on end grain and has no issues with it at all. Overall, customers are happy with the performance and functionality of this block plane.
"...It only chattered after the blade was way too dull. It works very well on a shooting board, where its mass really comes in handy...." Read more
"...It works great ... now. But this Stanley No. 60-1/2? Great right out of the box...." Read more
"...The sole was pretty flat and performed well before I decided to go flatten it further. Take a look though...." Read more
"...Workss well and shaves smoothly, but not so expensive you have to worry about it much. A good medium between cost and quality." Read more
Customers like the sharpness of the plane. For example, they mention the blade is super sharp, the iron is quite sharp, and it quickly gets incredibly sharp. Some say the blade and iron are excellent and easy to sharpen. Overall, most are happy with the sharpiness and performance of this hand tool.
"...The A2 blade takes a good edge on Sigma waterstones and 3M diamond lapping film, and held up reasonably well during test cuts...." Read more
"...The blade edge is square to the shoulder of the blade. It is sharp enough, out of the box, to make pigtail shavings on red oak that was milled by..." Read more
"...The iron came quite sharp and the back was acceptably flat. It is just shy oh 1/8th inch thick...." Read more
"...The blade came with second bevel - unusual - and it was square, sharp and the back of the blade was polished flat...." Read more
Customers find the planer easy to use. They mention it's easy to setup, and is a good hand tool to start with. The manual is easy to understand, and the plane is ready to use straight out of the box. Customers also say it'll be easy to dial in and is great right out of box.
"...For the record, I am an hobbyist woodworker and this thing is a joy to use." Read more
"...It works great ... now. But this Stanley No. 60-1/2? Great right out of the box...." Read more
"...The PM-V11 Veritas blades are better across the board (easier to hone, similarly sharp initial edge, much longer life)..." Read more
"...and dont mind putting in a little work for great results and a fun tool to work with. Then this will be a great little block plane for you...." Read more
Customers are happy with the quality and price of the plane. They say it's well worth the price. Customers also mention that the knife is decent out of the box and is a tool worth having.
"...I'm really impressed with it at that price. It's heavy, 5 oz more than my Stanley Bailey 9 1/2...." Read more
"...work if I didn't already have a better plane, and is definitely worth its price. In particular:..." Read more
"...Workss well and shaves smoothly, but not so expensive you have to worry about it much. A good medium between cost and quality." Read more
"...a new mid level plane such as this one are completely normal and well worth it...." Read more
Customers like the flatness of the plane. They say the sole is flat and perfectly square to the sides. The blade was very flat, surprisingly sharp, and had an impressive heft. The back of the blade was ground flat, and it was easy to sharpen.
"...It holds an edge like A2 should. The back of the blade was ground flat...." Read more
"...The sole was pretty flat and performed well before I decided to go flatten it further. Take a look though...." Read more
"...The blade is flat. The soul is dead flat. The shoulders are perfectly square to the soul as checked with a Starrett machinist square...." Read more
"...The cast body is quite easy to grind and polish (great - the sole was not flat, 1 hour work +, frog was skewed, another hour of work)...." Read more
Customers like the weight of the tools. For example, they say it's very heavy, has a nice weight balance, and is stout in hand. Some mention that the body is beefy and heavier than the contractor grade version, and that the mass really comes in handy. Overall, most are happy with the weight and find it good for light use.
"...It works very well on a shooting board, where its mass really comes in handy. Its mass is a bit much for light trimming/touch up...." Read more
"Love this low angle block. Very stout in hand but also very comfortable...." Read more
"...60-1/2? Great right out of the box.The body is beefy and heavier than the contractor grade version; same goes for the iron - you'd think..." Read more
"...with a very low center of mass...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the adjustability of the tool. Some mention that the adjustments are easy, controllable, and a pleasure to use. However, others say that the lateral adjustment could not compensate, the Norris adjustment mechanism was frustrating, and the iron adjustment is a little different than they're used to.
"...The blade's bedding is extensive with larger mating surface than the Veritas, probably to the point of being overkill in a block plane...." Read more
"...The Norris adjustment mechanism was a bit frustrating for a while. Many times blade skew would move when I only wanted to change blade projection...." Read more
"...All parts fit together snugly as they should and all adjustments are easily done with no slop. The blade is flat. The soul is dead flat...." Read more
"...brass locking nut and adjust it by hand, because the lever will NOT move the adjustable mouth...." Read more
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Finish - looks great to me. I buy tools to use, not look at. Butt ugly that works very well and costs substantially less gets my $. Flaky paint doesn't bother me (didn't have it here) since use will take a lot off anyway. I don't mind spending an hour or 2 cleaning up edges/tool marks for a tool I will use for years and save $50 or more over the major league stuff.
Machining - everything is pretty square and straight, just lots of burrs/sharp edges left. Light filing and stoning with a soft Ark stone to beburr had all surfaces and edges in order. I did need to flatten the sole. I'm guessing .003", no big deal. It looks like Stanley corrected a lot of the previous QC issues. The blade requires just a bit of skew to take even shavings, probably .005-.007" across the width of the blade. This is only an issue if the toe/mouth plate is adjusted very small. The toe plate easily closes to the blade and adjusts very smoothly.
Norris Adjuster - A bit strange at first, but I'm getting used to it. My plane had about 1-1/4 turn backlash for blade advance, and was fairly loose side to side. I have tightend this up by using aluminum foil duct tape around the pin that fits into the blade.
Lever Cap - I've read a lot of fretting about the aluminum lever cap. I don't think it will be an issue. The cap just needs to be snugged down and you are not able to move the blade with the adjuster. Quite a bit of leverage and friction is developed by the design. The typical amount of cap tightening will damage the cap, I'm sure, but isn't needed.
Blade - Excellent. 1/8" thick, plenty for a block plane. The factory edge was honed and would take whisper thin shavings on red oak. I have used it enough to require honing, and can say the blade is indeed good hard A2 steel. It holds an edge like A2 should. The back of the blade was ground flat.
Performance - It takes thin, full width shavings with or across the grain. It only chattered after the blade was way too dull. It works very well on a shooting board, where its mass really comes in handy. Its mass is a bit much for light trimming/touch up. Blade projection adjustment is very good. Being a low angle plane (12°), more turns are required than a std block (20°) providing more resolution. The Norris adjustment mechanism was a bit frustrating for a while. Many times blade skew would move when I only wanted to change blade projection. I finally developed a feel for how much to back off the lever cap for projection changes vs skew changes. Keep in mind this is an issue with any plane having the Norris style adjuster, not just Stanleys. Using a small brass hammer to make lateral adjustments alleviates a lot of the frustration.
Overall I'm very pleased with the performance of the plane. I do believe it is a tool I will be able to hand down to my son and grandson when I'm too old to work wood(a lot of years yet). For $57, it's one of the best hand plane deals I've come across. At ~$75 it's still a good buy, especially if you value function over looks or name.
For me, this didn't require a lot of honing out of box for me. And for anyone who does not have a block plane... You will find yourself finding reasons to use the plane. It is very versatile. For the record, I am an hobbyist woodworker and this thing is a joy to use.
The body is beefy and heavier than the contractor grade version; same goes for the iron - you'd think someone threw an aftermarket iron in it. Others have reported problems getting the blade to advance far enough and stuff like that - I dunno, maybe I got lucky, but I spent maybe 20 minutes playing with the adjustments and got this baby slicing gossamer shavings on a variety of wood. I'm giving it 5 stars for pure value: I bought this one when Amazon had listed for $61.99 at the same time Stanley was having their "$10 off $50 purchase" sale. Considering I [over]paid about $36.00 for the 12-960, the additional $16.00 for the Bailey 60-1/2 is incredibly little for the huge added value you get. I've had my share of regretted tool purchases - this is not one them.
Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2016
The body is beefy and heavier than the contractor grade version; same goes for the iron - you'd think someone threw an aftermarket iron in it. Others have reported problems getting the blade to advance far enough and stuff like that - I dunno, maybe I got lucky, but I spent maybe 20 minutes playing with the adjustments and got this baby slicing gossamer shavings on a variety of wood. I'm giving it 5 stars for pure value: I bought this one when Amazon had listed for $61.99 at the same time Stanley was having their "$10 off $50 purchase" sale. Considering I [over]paid about $36.00 for the 12-960, the additional $16.00 for the Bailey 60-1/2 is incredibly little for the huge added value you get. I've had my share of regretted tool purchases - this is not one them.