Description
Price: $27.35
(as of Oct 18, 2024 10:31:50 UTC – Details)
Amazon Basics No.4 Adjustable Universal Bench Hand Plane with 2-Inch Blade for Precision Woodworking
Professional quality: Durable cast iron body provides stability and strength;
Excellent control: Impact-resistant plastic handle with contoured grip;
Durable steel blade: Durable steel alloy blade makes quality cuts;
Easy adjustments: Adjustable gear that allows you to achieve precise results;
Notes: Do not use it directly without adjusting the “factory setting” after receiving the item, please follow the Point 5. Assembly/Disassembly of the user manual.
Customers say
Customers like the functionality and value of the hardware planer. They mention it works well, provides accurate and consistent results every time, and is the best value for the money. Some are satisfied with its weight. However, some customers are disappointed with the product quality. Opinions are mixed on the build quality, blade adjustment, ease of use, and sharpness.
AI-generated from the text of customer reviews
Mary –
Comfortable to hold and easy to use.
We had a very old small planer that was hard to use. This new one is sturdy and works so well. It is a convenient size and is comfortable to hold with the grip ball and handle. Have used it a lot already on our DIY project of finishing out the inside of our barndominium. It is comfortable to use and works well shaving studs level, whether taking off a little bit or even up to 1/2″ in one spot. The adjustment wheels are a little sloppy loose and it was a bit difficult to get the blade adjusted at first but once set up it works great!UPDATE: Though I am still very pleased with this planer, I wanted to update my review to let you know that currently the replacement blade for this item is not available on Amazon, which is very surprising to me for an Amazon Basics product (https://www.amazon.com/Stanley-1-12-134-Replacement-Cutter-12-404/dp/B07MFBVZJ6).
Amazon Customer –
Easier than sanding
My doors were touching the frame and would not close.I tried sanding the door but it would make the room full of dust.By using the hand plane, I can do the job with so much less dust and less noise.The knife inside is sharp enough and it does the job.
Sergeant Wayne –
It’s A Good Plane For Those Who Do No Woodworking
I know nothing about woodworking, other than to know I needed to plane down a couple of planks for a gate I was building. This plane was at a good price, and it did what was intended; it planed.
Ms. George D. Schultz –
Nicely made hand plane
This hand plane is more quality than I expected. Very easy to adjust, and has ultra sharp blade for all the edges that need surfacing.
Babblefish –
Solid construction but not quite ready.
Overall, this Amazon Basics No. 4 bench plane is well constructed and feels solid in your hand. The cast iron body is thick and nicely designed. There was no rust anywhere and the tool wasn’t packed in cramolin. The three main issues I had with mine are, the sole is not anywhere near flat, the mouth or opening for the blade is too wide, and the sharpness of the blade out of the box was mediocre. I can sharpen the blade and flatten the sole, but I’ll have to live with the too wide mouth. All of this can be forgiven given the price of this tool and it’s intended usage (not fine carpentry). I bought this as something I can throw in my tool bag/box for onsite jobs and not have to worry about it.
Amazon Customer –
As expected
Received from an Amazon prime day. Looks like it will work fine. Only used for testing purposes.
Concerned Customer –
Finicky – not beginner friendly
Do not trust the blade out of the box. Mine has a dip in the middle meaning it takes more depth on the edges of the passGood tool for someone familiar with planes.The dept adjustment is just bad. I like the idea of using the nuts to do depth. However they needed to use something like a nylon nut. Too much slack in the system to be of any meaningful use
Kristina Nadine –
Fixed sticking doors
I was able to fix 2 stocking doors quick. I should’ve tried this sooner.
Frank –
It needs a lot of work to make it work well (flatten the base, sharpen the edge, etc), but once done it works really well. For the price and the time to make it good, it’s worth it. If you expect it to be like a $200 plane out of the box, than look elsewhere.
Cliente Amazon –
Facile da usare e molto robusto
SJG –
Très surprise par ce petit rabot plus que abordable. Très solide, fait très bien le travail. Très comfortable à utiliser, surtout pour quelquâun qui nâa jamais toucher un rabot auparavant ! Très contente de cette achat
Amazon Customer –
Very easy to set up. I didn’t need to read the instructions. Good quality. Did the job perfectly and I am very basic DIY person. Would recommend! Great price also. The secret is not to set the blade too deep and do long strokes until you get thr thickness you want. I used to flatten the surface of a picnic table as the wood had warped.
Frank Dettmer –
Das Hobelmesser ist scharf und er lässt sich ganz gut einstellen. Einziger Nachteil ist, dass die Sohle nicht plan ist. Es steht sogar in der Bedienungsanleitung, dass die Sohle erst abgerichtet werden muss und es wird auch erklärt, wie man vorgehen soll.Ich hatte zwar auf eine plane Sohle gehofft, war aber nicht überrascht, dass dem nicht so war. Da darauf hingewiesen wurde, sehe ich das nicht als Mangel. Das Abrichten hat mir sogar Spaà gemacht. 5 Sterne.