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STANLEY® “No. 4” Sweetheart™ Smoothing Bench Plane

OWN A LITTLE PIECE OF HISTORY: Making great quality hand tools has been a STANLEY® tradition since 1843, but in the 1920s STANLEY’s Sweetheart™ range, named to honour long-time company president, William Hart (1884-1915), quickly became synonymous with some of the most sought after and cherished woodworking tools on the market.

A MODERN CLASSIC: Today’s modernised Sweetheart™ series, updated to meet the latest needs of modern-day craftspeople, boasts a range of premium woodworking tools based on their original 1920s designs, including the iconic “No. 4” Smoothing Bench Plane itself. 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.

SMOOTHER PLANING: Solid brass adjustments enable effortless planning, while a one-piece base and frog virtually eliminate chatter, delivering exceptional accuracy and a smooth finish.

Own a little piece of history, with a modern classic from STANLEY® - the STANLEY® “No. 4” Sweetheart™ Smoothing Bench Plane. Making great \nquality hand tools has been a STANLEY® tradition since 1843, but in the 1920s STANLEY’s Sweetheart™ range, named to honour long-time company \npresident, William Hart (1884-1915), quickly became synonymous with some of the most sought after and cherished woodworking tools on the \nmarket. Today’s modernised Sweetheart™ series, updated to meet the latest needs of modern-day craftspeople, boasts a range of premium \nwoodworking tools based on their original 1920s designs, including the iconic “No. 4” Smoothing Bench Plane itself. 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. Suitable for removing very fine shavings \nfrom a variety of wood types to leave a smooth finish, when used effectively, the “No. 4” Sweetheart™ Smoothing Bench Plane from STANLEY® can \nproduce a finish that equals or surpasses that made by conventional sandpaper.

SUITABLE FOR: Removing very fine shavings from a variety of wood types to leave a smooth finish. When used effectively, the “No. 4” Sweetheart™ Smoothing Bench Plane from STANLEY® can produce a finish that equals or surpasses that made by conventional sandpaper.

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.

BUILT TO LAST: Manufactured from extra-thick, 3.18mm A2 steel, providing excellent edge retention. The ductile iron base and casting add weight and durability.

REPLACEMENT PLANE IRON AVAILABLE: Sold separately as SKU# 0-12-141.Adjustable mouth controls the thickness of shavings. Thicker shavings for heavy cuts, or thinner shavings for finer cuts.“Norris-style” adjuster, with lateral locking feature, adjusts both the planing depth and its lateral angle for a perfectly level cut without slant.Easy-to-use solid, brass adjustments for smooth adjustments.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.Suitable for removing very fine shavings from a variety of wood types to leave a smooth finish, when used effectively, the “No. 4” Sweetheart™ Smoothing Bench Plane can produce a finish that equals or surpasses that made by conventional sandpaper.A great choice for woodworking projects of all types and sizes.Replacement plane iron available as SKU# 0-12-141