Stanley 12-220 Block Plane

by Stanley

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Both the 12-247 and 12-220 have machined sides. Cutter rests at a 21° angle, ideal for cross-grain planing. Cutter is fully adjustable for depth of cut and alignment. Gray, cast-iron base with precision-ground sides and bottom. Durable epoxy coating provides long-lasting protection. Finger-rest at front of plane adds comfort and control.

Product Description

7" Block Plane, The Cutter Is Endwise & Sideways & Rests On Its Seat At A 21 Degree Angle, Bottom & Sides Are Milled & Ground, Front Knob Is Integral Cast Piece Of The Base.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6.4 x 8 x 8.3 inches ; 1.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00002X1Z8
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 12-220
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,413 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #1 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Hand Tools > Hand Planes
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

33 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Does what it's made for, and more!, February 16, 2004

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JGGarr (Illinois) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Stanley 12-220 Block Plane (Tools & Home Improvement)

I bought this plane simply for trimming edges to fit when I screwed up a cut. It does this fantastically...And much more than it was ever made to do.

I recently found a sawmill that sells rough white oak for $2 a boardfoot. Nifty price, big pain, as I have no large hand plane or electric planer. I picked up 50 bdft in widths of around 24".

I planed all 50 feet using this little plane. Took some time (about 30 hours with tons of sweat and some very sore hands), but with the proper edge on the blade, I didn't even need to sand the wood after building. It was all done. ;)

To get the perfect edge to make this tiny plane a perfect finishing machine (throw away your power sanders!), visit http://www.shavings.net/SCARY.HTM.

As for construction of this plane...It's solid. I've dropped it many times onto a concrete floor with no damage at all. It's a trooper of a plane.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars nice little plane, February 27, 2007

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Rice-a-roni - The San Francisco Treat (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Stanley 12-220 Block Plane (Tools & Home Improvement)

I worked it so that I can see my reflection in the bottom and it does a remarkably good job for such an inexpensive plane. I was able to plane both across and even with the grain of some Cherry to the point that it didn't even need to be sanded. Good weight on it too for such a little thing. I liked that.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Stanley Block Plane, April 1, 2010

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wingman50 (Chicagoland) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Stanley 12-220 Block Plane (Tools & Home Improvement)

A really nice moderately priced block plane. Once set up the fine edge preforms in a really excellent manner and is a good value. Had to true the sole, file the mouth adjustment to allow closer tolerance, and of course, sharpen the iron. When complete, this plane works quite well. The 1/8" iron and approximately 2lb overall weight makes this plane a rock-solid performer.
Don't let the pre-use adjustments discourage you. It is a necessity for all but the most expensive of planes.
Great job, Stanley. Keep 'em coming!