Types of Hand Planes

Time was, a hand plane was an indispensable tool, used to smooth, shape, and straighten just about every piece of wood in a house. The typical carpenter lugged around a whole chestful of planes, each with its own special function.

Hand planes are designated by number, the higher the number, the longer the sole of the plane. Jack planes are typically #4 or #5, and are excellent general use planes. The Jack plane can perform most planing chores.

The Perfect Tool for Flattening and Jointing a Workpiece! The Jointer Plane is a long plane (approx. 24"), the body made of beech with a hornbeam sole.

Product Description. Includes No. 4 Sweetheart Smoothing Bench Plane - 12-136. Stanley Hand Tools is a brand of hand tools. It is a division of Stanley Black & Decker, following the 2010 merger of The Stanley Works with Black & Decker