Buyers who want WORKPRO build quality and the best rating in the line, with a bit more heft than the cheaper W052002.
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You want the lowest price, since the WORKPRO W052002 costs less than half as much with a similar rating.
Material Cast Iron
Weight 1.79 Pounds
Our scorecard
4.1/5overall
Owner rating4.2/5
4.2 average across 128 owner ratings
Popularity0.8/5
128 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 WORKPRO W052001 is a cast iron block plane listed at $33.31, with a stated weight of 1.79 pounds. As with its sibling, the listing reports material and weight only, leaving blade and mouth detail undocumented.
At 4.2 stars across 128 reviews it carries the highest rating of the WORKPRO planes in this group, though on a smaller review base than the $15.45 W052002. The trade is a higher price and more heft for a slightly better score.
No monthly buyer figure is listed. If you prefer the heavier WORKPRO and want its top rating, it fits; bargain hunters may still prefer the cheaper model.
Pros
Highest rating of the WORKPRO planes here at 4.2 stars
Cast iron build with a listed 1.79 pound weight
Mid range $33.31 price
Cons
Smaller 128 review sample than the cheaper W052002
No blade width or mouth specs in the listing
No monthly buyer data to gauge demand
Specifications
Material
Cast Iron
Weight
1.79 Pounds
Performance notes
Its 1.79 pound cast iron body gives more mass than the lighter W052002, which can help keep the plane steady through a cut, but the listing offers no blade or mouth figures to judge fineness.
What buyers say
128 reviews averaging 4.2 stars indicate satisfied owners and the best score in the WORKPRO pair, though the smaller sample makes it slightly less settled than higher volume listings.
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