Stanley 12-905 14-Inch No.5 Contractor Grade Smooth Bottom Bench Plane

Stanley 12-905 14-Inch No.5 Contractor Grade Smooth Bottom Bench Plane

Stanley 12-905 14-Inch No.5 Contractor Grade Smooth Bottom Bench Plane
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Manufacturer: Stanley Hand Tools
Model: 12-905
Product features:
  • Smooth bottom bench plane with a 2-Inch cutter
  • Hardened, tempered steel gives precision-ground cutter edge durability
  • Gray, cast-iron base with precision-ground sides and bottom; durable epoxy coating provides long-lasting protection
  • Solid brass cutter-adjustment knob; high-impact polymer handles and knobs are contoured and polished
  • 14-Inch long; 2-Inch cutter; limited lifetime warranty
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Stanley 12-905 14-Inch No.5 Contractor Grade Smooth Bottom Bench Plane

Customer Review: Does the job...
Summary: 4 Stars

I like planes...have quite a few..including wooden planes, which I love. I use them all frequently...nice change from power tools.
This jack plane is an ok plane. Nothing special though. It will take and hold an edge on the blade, it is a little tempermental to adjust, but will stay adjusted once you get it there. The plastic handles do detract from the overall look of the plane, but they are comfortable to hold and seem very rugged. The whole plane has a rugged look and feel, but also looks and feels unfinished. It is also much lighter than my other two jack planes of similiar design, but from another manufacturer.
The sole or foot had to be flattened when I recieved it ..not much, couple minutes on the plate with some aggresive paper and then lapping compound. Had some rough edges on the iron and some flash left on the rear handle, easy to clean up with a flat file and some fine paper. A little more fine tuning here and there and it was ready for use.
It does a fairly good job on soft woods, doesn't load up and has a long enough foot to give you good results on long pieces. Hard woods, especially the exotics give it some problems...unless you maintain a good amount of down pressure while making your stroke it will "chatter" and doesn't want to track well. I have tried taking shallower cuts...doesn't seem to help much and the whole idea is to take the board down to flat quickly. I think the overall weight of the plane has a lot to do with this problem.
All things considered this isn't a bad plane..especially when you consider the price..less than half of one of the high end boys, and it will do the job...it just takes a little more time and effort. I keep it set up for "rough" smoothing and use one of the others for final finish. I wouldn't recommend this plane as a first one or a one and only. Buy one of the more refined one's first...get this as a second jack plane.
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Description of Stanley 12-905 14-Inch No.5 Contractor Grade Smooth Bottom Bench Plane

Contoured and polished high impact polymer handles and knobs. Durable epoxy coating for long-lasting protection. Frog seat is machined for precise mouth adjustment. Fully machined and polished double iron cutter and lever. Grey cast iron base with side and bottom precision ground. Hardened, tempered, and precision ground tool steel cutter for cutting edge durability. Kidney shaped hole in lever cap prevents accidental slippage of cutter. Precise shaving control provided by exact depth and lateral cutter adjustment. Quick release cam-lock for easy iron removal. Solid brass cutter adjustment knob for accuracy and durability.
The Stanley 14-inch No. 5 Contractor Grade Smooth Bottom Bench Plane has a gray, cast-iron base with precision-ground sides and a bottom that's machined to be smooth and true. Created to work efficiently and easily with your bench-top projects, this plane has all the extra features you need to trim and fine-tune your work piece.



Versatile, durable, and designed to accomplish tasks efficiently.


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The plane features hardened, tempered-steel construction for precision-ground cutter edge durability that lasts long and true. Its fully machined and polished double-iron cutter and lever give you precise control over the piece at hand -- no matter how hard or uneven the material may be, and the solid brass cutter-adjustment knob is rugged and durable. The frog seat is machined for precise mouth adjustment, and the kidney-shaped hole in the lever cap helps secure the cutter in place so it won't budge, regardless of how rough you handle it. This professional-grade plane also boasts a quick-release cam lock that makes iron removal easy, plus high-impact polymer handles and knobs that are contoured and polished to give you a great grip that permits true accuracy and long use without fatigue. Top it all off with a durable epoxy coating, and you'll enjoy heavy-duty use from this plane for years to come.

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