Stanley 12-101 Small Trimming Plane
November 27, 2009 · Posted in Popular Hand Tools
- Small, lightweight plane comes in handy for modeling, sculpture and other light work
- Nickel-plated, black-finish bottom assures durability
- Limited Lifetime Warranty
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3-1/2″ Trimming Plane, Small, Light, For Modeling, Sculpture & Light Work, Nickel Plated Level, Black Finish Bottom, Cutter Width Is 1″, Carded…. More >>
Stanley 12-101 Small Trimming Plane
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I’m a hobbyist and started a scratch build radio control boat project. Its required lots of sanding to get the parts just right. After turning my shop into a practical dust pile I decided to get one of these small planners. Turns out this one is just right. A few minor adjustments and its became one of the most used tools for getting the peices to fit just right. I’ve read other reviews saying it can handle larger chores and will have to agree. For now, it serves its intended purpose quite well.
Rating: 4 / 5
I am an amateur luthier and I was looking for a small plane to use in tight spaces where a large block plane would not fit. I was looking for a small plane to carve the braces on guitars but I was only finding 6 and 7 inch planes at my local stores.The small planes I found online at popular woodworking websites were ridiculously expensive, in the $60 plus range for a 3 inch plane!! I found this plane and figured for the price, if it was garbage, I had not lost much. Well it is not garbage. It is an excellent plane! I have used it to shape and smooth guitar braces with excellent precision. The blade has remained sharp as the day I bought it. Normally new tools require a sharpening before use, but this one did not. The blade has kept its edge through several jobs now. I would highly recommend this plane to any luthier or hobbyist looking for a small plane. Great tool at a great price, like the title says.
Rating: 5 / 5
I bought this to plane down the top of a door so I could use an over-door hanger. Because I did not want to have to rehang the door, I worked on a ladder. It took awhile to get the height where I wanted it (took off almost 1/4″), but it did the job and the blade stayed sharp. I would recommend it for smaller jobs, though. It would be great for small woodworking projects and crafts. It is surprisingly small–you can close your hand around it. It may be difficult to keep a grip on if you have large hands. It does seem slightly overpriced, considering the size.
Rating: 4 / 5
[...], I found this plane to be just dandy for occasional surface planing, but a bit small for my big mitts.
For comparison, I have also used the similar, but larger, Veritas Razor Blade Block Plane # 19P1600 ($21). It is a little bigger (2″W x 5″L x 2″H) than the Stanley (1″W x 3.25″L x 1″H), uses replaceable Rc60 razor blades ($2/pkg.), and, with three different blade positions, is a bit more versatile. Personally, I prefer the larger size & versatility of the Veritas model, but it is not as easy to tuck in your pocket as the Stanley.
FYI the razor blade in the Veritas plane can be installed in one of three different positions: (1) at mid-body for surface planing, like the Stanley; (2) at the toe for flush trimming or for use as a knife; and (3) at the heel for smoothing/scraping concave surfaces in thin material.
Unfortunately the Razor Blade Plane isn’t available at Amazon, but can be seen at Lee Valley Veritas:
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Rating: 4 / 5
For trimming or finish work this little plane does the job I wanted. Not complicated or cumberson. It does the job I need at a reasonable price. Thanks Stanley and Amazon.
Rating: 4 / 5