Smoothing Planes of 2025
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YOGEONMini Wood Planer,Block Hand Plane,Wood plane, Woodcraft Hand Tool, Perfect for Woodworking, Trimming, Surface Smoothing
8.9 Sheerness8.0 Craftsmanship8.0 worth the moneyWhy we love it
1. Accurate: Precision ground for flatness.
2. Versatile: For cutting, polishing, and deburring.
3. Comfortable: Contoured handle fits small hands.
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WOODRIVERWOODRIVER #4-1/2 Smoothing Plane
Main highlights- WoodRiver is proudly made by Woodcraft, America’s leading supplier of high-quality woodworking hand tools, power tools, domestic and exotic wood, shop supplies, project plans and kits, plus so much more! Offering first-rate products for all your woodworking needs and designed to help you make wood work. Our family of brands include Woodcraft tools and supplies, Highpoint professional-grade fasteners and hardware, Pinnacle precision-engineered tools and Woodcraft Magazine.
- Soles and sides machined flat and square - Tools require minimal tune-up prior to use
- Modeled after the Bedrocks, Stanley Tool’s very best line
- Features fine-grained ductile iron castings and fully machined frogs
- 2-7/8" wide x 10-3/8" long with a 2-3/8" wide blade
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WOODRIVERWOODRIVER #4 Bench Plane, V3
Main highlights- WoodRiver planes feature the same heavy castings (5 lbs) and fully machined frogs
- WoodRiver is proudly made by Woodcraft, America’s leading supplier of high-quality woodworking hand tools, power tools, domestic and exotic wood, shop supplies, project plans and kits, plus so much more! Offering first-rate products for all your woodworking needs and designed to help you make wood work. Our family of brands include Woodcraft tools and supplies, Highpoint professional-grade fasteners and hardware, Pinnacle precision-engineered tools and Woodcraft Magazine.
- Modeled after the Bedrocks, Stanley Tool's very best line
- Lightly finished Bubinga handles provide comfort and control - Soles and sides are machined flat and square within tightly held tolerances
- 2-7/16” W x 9-7/8”L with 2”W blade
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GrizzlyGrizzly H7566 14-Inch Smoothing Plane
8.2 Sheerness8.0 worth the money8.0 Simple to useWhy we love it
Easy to carry 5.5lbs
Perfect for finishing work
Compact size 6.14 x 14.56 x 2.91
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TaytoolsTaytools 469614 Smoothing Bench Hand Plane #4, 9-3/4 Inch Sole, Ductile Cast Body, Lapped Sides and Bottom, Blade RHC 55-60, Sapele Handle and Tote
Main highlights- Tote and knob are made from premium grade oiled and hand-rubbed Sapele
- Sole precision ground to within the British Standard of 0.003” over the entire length
- Overall length 9-3/4 inches and 2-1/2 inches wide, overall weight 4.11 pounds
- Iron is 0.120” thick and 2” wide and made from tool steel hardened and tempered to 55-60
- Body and frog made from nearly indestructible ductile cast iron
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KAKURIKAKURI Japanese Block Plane Large 60mm for Woodworking, KANNA Japanese Smoothing Plane Manual Hand Planer Tool for Finishing Wood, 10.2 x 3.0 x 2.8 inches, White Oak Body (Oil Finished), Made in JAPAN
Main highlights- RAZOR-SHARP BLADE: This plane features Japanese steel, laminated with soft iron and hand-sharpened by skilled craftsmen. It delivers an incredibly smooth finish on wood and is ready to use right out of the box. The soft iron lamination increases blade durability and makes sharpening easier, ensuring long-lasting performance. With a two-blade structure that includes a chipbreaker, it minimizes wood splitting compared to single-blade planes, offering a safer, more reliable planing experience.
- PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS: Made in Japan / Blade Material: Japanese high carbon steel (laminated steel) / Body Material: White oak (oil finished) / Size: 10.2 x 3.0 x 2.8 inches / Blade Width: 60 mm (2.36") / Cutting Width; 50 mm (1.97") / Instruction: English
- LARGE SIZE FOR EFFICIENT SMOOTHING: This is a large-sized plane designed to be gripped firmly with both hands. Its balanced weight provides stability, making it easy to pull smoothly while efficiently covering larger surfaces in a single pass.
- JAPANESE MANUAL WOOD PLANE "KANNA": This is a traditional Japanese woodworking plane, perfect for smoothing wood surfaces. Unlike Western planes, Japanese planes are pulled towards you, allowing for more consistent, controlled cuts with less effort. They require fine-tuning of the blade with a hammer before use. KAKURI's plane is trusted by both beginners and professional woodworkers.
- DURABLE OIL FINISHED WOOD BODY: The body is made from natural Japanese oak, known for its durability and ability to provide a smooth planing experience. It is finished with oil, providing better glide when smoothing wood. This treatment also minimizes warping due to moisture and humidity.
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Bench DogBench Dog No. 1 Smoothing Plane
Main highlights- Rear handle and front tote allow one- or two-handed use
- Based on the Stanley No. 1 plane—loosely equivalent to a block plane in size
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TaytoolsTaytools #3 Premium Bedrock Style Flattop Smoothing Plane Bench Plane - 9-1/4" Long Sole, 1-3/4" Wide Blade Cryo O1 Steel
Main highlights- Premium Ductile Cast Iron Body & Frog – Provides maximum stability and longevity, with a precision-lapped sole for perfectly flat, accurate planing.
- Perfectly Balanced for Finishing Tasks – Weighs 4 lbs and measures 9-1/4" long by 2-1/4" wide, ideal for fine finishing on softwoods, hardwoods, and figured grain.
- Inspired by Stanley Bedrock Planes – Designed for superior rigidity, precision, and durability, ensuring high-performance smoothing with minimal chatter and tearout.
- High-Quality Blade for Superior Edge Retention – 0.120"-thick, 2"-wide cryogenically treated O1 steel iron, hardened to 54-58 HRc for long-lasting sharpness and easy sharpening.
- Advanced Frog Adjustment System – Inspired by the Stanley Bedrock design, allowing precise mouth adjustments without removing the iron for optimal shaving thickness and reduced tearout.
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JorgensenJORGENSEN No.4 10" Wood Planer, Hand Planer for Woodworking, Hand Plane, Wood Plane, Jack Plane for Trimming, Wood Planing, Craft - Smoothing Plane with Ductile Iron Body, Adjustable Cutting Depth
Main highlights- Professional Level Blade: The blade is made of 9CrWMn, which is a professional level O1 tool steel, improving cutting efficiency while minimizing blade wear, finely sharpened for efficient wood planing and ideal for woodworking. Besides, the blade can be repeatedly utilized, sharpened and adjusted for a long service life
- Multiple Use: JORGENSEN hand plane is perfect for trimming, polishing, deburring, cutting and other woodworking surface processing tasks. The professional and efficient wood plane can help you improve the shape and size of wood, removing large amounts of wood quickly, which is an indispensable choice for wood projects
- Ergonomic Handle & Flat Bottom: The handle is made of beech wood, high density and strength, strong resistance to stamping. After polished, the surface is smooth and burr-free, feels very comfortable in your hand. In addition, professionally and meticulously polished flat bottom provides smooth operation
- Advanced Materials: The body is made of ductile iron to withstand heavy-duty use and is drop-tested for rugged durability. The lever cap is made of aluminum alloy, all of which are high-quality materials, ensuring that will not be easily damaged during use
- Adjustable Design: The cutting depth of this wood planer is adjustable, just turn the knob, you can easily adjust the length of the blade and fix it easily, then effortlessly plane different depths of wood, the hand planer can meet various needs
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TaytoolsTaytools 469607 Jack Smoothing Bench Hand Plane #5, 14-1/4 Inch Sole, Ductile Cast Body, Lapped Sides and Bottom, Blade RHC 55-60, Sapele Handle and Tote
Main highlights- Tote and knob are made from premium grade oiled and hand-rubbed Sapele
- Sole precision ground to within the British Standard of 0.003” over the entire length
- Overall length 14-1/4" and 2-1/2" wide, overall weight 5.45 pounds
- Iron is 0.120” thick and 2” wide and made from tool steel hardened and tempered to 55-60
- Body and frog made from nearly indestructible ductile cast iron