Stanley No. 4 Smoothing Plane

⚡ FIELD SPECIFICATION SUMMARY

The No. 4 smoother is the quintessential final-finish bench plane, producing glass-smooth surfaces without sandpaper tear-out.

Audited Engineering & Performance Metrics

STEEL TYPEO1 High-Carbon Steel / A2

PRIMARY BEVEL25 Degrees

MICRO BEVEL30 Degrees

SOLE LENGTH9 Inches

CUTTER WIDTH2.0 Inches

JANKA SUITABILITYOak, Cherry, Walnut, Maple

SHAVING THICKNESS0.001 - 0.002 inches (Tissue Thin)

HONING PROGRESSION1000 Grit -> 4000 Grit -> 8000 Grit Waterstone

📋Specialist Advisory: Tom Vance (Master Traditional Joiner & Vintage Tool Restorer)

Close the chipbreaker within 1/64 inch of the cutting edge to eliminate grain tear-out on curly or figured hardwoods.