Best Stanley
Stanley Sweetheart No. 4 Smoothing Bench Plane
Stanley
Stanley Sweetheart line is the improved version over budget Stanley -- better iron and casting
- Stanley Sweetheart line
- Better than budget Stanley
- Chrome casting
- No. 4 size
Pros
- Stanley Sweetheart line is the improved version over budget Stanley -- better iron and casting
- The original Stanley No. 4 form factor -- the most successful bench plane design in history
- Lower price than WoodRiver and Veritas
- The correct choice for woodworkers who want to learn on a Stanley before committing to a premium plane
Cons
- Still requires flattening the sole and back of the iron before first use
- Chrome casting is more brittle than ductile iron (Lie-Nielsen)
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