Woodworkers who want a No.5 jack plane from a known clamp-and-tool brand for flattening and general stock preparation.
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You want documented blade steel and sole material before paying $103.99, or you can get by with a cheaper No.5.
Priced 22% below the category median ($132.67 across 8 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.0/5overall
Owner rating4.0/5
4.0 average across 41 owner ratings
Popularity3.1/5
41 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 JORGENSEN No.5 is a hand planer sold as a jack plane, priced at $103.99. The No.5 size handles flattening and general stock prep, the jobs a jack plane is built for.
It holds a 4.0-star rating from 41 reviews, and the listing records 50 buyers in the last month, so it sees steady if modest demand. The listing does not publish blade steel, sole material, or weight.
At $103.99 it sits above the budget No.5 options but well below the premium Woodriver. The JORGENSEN name is better known for clamps, and the recorded monthly sales suggest buyers are giving the plane a try. ToolHandle is an Amazon Associate and earns from qualifying purchases, which does not influence our rankings.
Pros
Recorded 50 buyers in the last month
4.0-star rating from 41 reviews
No.5 size suits flattening and general stock prep
Backed by the established JORGENSEN brand
Cons
No blade steel, sole material, or weight is listed
Costs more than budget No.5 planes here
Performance notes
A No.5 jack plane is the all-rounder for flattening rough boards and general bench work. With no body material or sole flatness spec published, expect the usual setup of flattening the sole and honing the iron to get a clean cut.
What buyers say
Owners average 4.0 stars across 41 reviews, and 50 bought in the last month, pointing to steady ongoing interest rather than a one-off spike.
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