Budget-minded buyers who want a cast iron Stanley block plane without spending much.
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You want the highest-rated plane in this group, since several here score above 4.0 stars.
Material Cast Iron
Weight 1 Pounds
Priced 28% below the category median ($33.31 across 19 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.0/5overall
Owner rating4.0/5
4.0 average across 281 owner ratings
Popularity2.4/5
281 owner reviews, fewer than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other hand tools and workshop hand tools we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
The Stanley 12-247 is a cast iron block plane weighing 1 pound. At 23.83 dollars it is one of the cheapest cast iron planes in this group.
The rating is a flat 4.0 stars across 281 reviews, which signals acceptable rather than standout satisfaction. The price is the main draw here.
No blade width or cutter angle is listed, so confirm those details if they matter. For light trimming on a budget, the cast iron build and low price make it a reasonable entry point.
Pros
Low 23.83 dollar price for a cast iron plane
Cast iron body at a manageable 1 pound
Backed by 281 reviews
Cons
Flat 4.0-star rating trails several planes in this group
No blade width or cutter angle spec is listed
Specifications
Material
Cast Iron
Weight
1 Pounds
Performance notes
A 1-pound cast iron body keeps it light and usable. The 4.0-star average across 281 reviews places it at the lower end of this group on satisfaction.
What buyers say
Across 281 reviews the average is 4.0 stars, which suggests owners find it serviceable rather than excellent.
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