Woodworkers who want a compact, light block plane for fine one-hand trimming and small jobs.
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Material Cast Iron
Weight 150 Grams
Priced 48% above the category median ($33.31 across 19 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.2/5overall
Owner rating4.2/5
4.2 average across 471 owner ratings
Popularity3.4/5
471 owner reviews, more 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 1-12-102 is a cast iron block plane that weighs just 150 grams, making it the lightest plane in this group by a wide margin. That points to a small, palm-sized tool for one-hand control.
It sells for 49.24 dollars and carries a 4.2-star rating across 471 reviews. The price is on the high side for such a small plane, so you are paying partly for the compact, light cast iron build.
No blade width or cutter angle is listed. For delicate trimming and easing edges where a full-size plane is awkward, the light weight is the appeal.
Pros
Very light at 150 grams for one-hand control
Cast iron body
Backed by 471 reviews at 4.2 stars
Cons
Pricey at 49.24 dollars for such a small plane
No blade width or cutter angle spec is listed
Specifications
Material
Cast Iron
Weight
150 Grams
Performance notes
At 150 grams this is a compact, light plane best for fine one-hand work rather than heavy stock removal. The 4.2-star average across 471 reviews indicates steady satisfaction.
What buyers say
With 471 reviews at 4.2 stars, owners generally rate it well, fitting its role as a small precision plane.
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