Stanley - Sweetheart 12-139 No. 60 1/2 Block Plane (Rating: 4)

I have been trying you use hand tools more in the shop. I have to admit, I'm all about the power tools. I have a bunch of friends on here that use and talk about hand-planes in great detail. I have had these 3 for a while now and feel comfortable enough to comment on them.

Reading past posts from fellow Lumberjocks I knew about planes needing a quick sharpening out of box being required. I tested all 3 of these first before sharpening. I sharpened up to 6000 grit after that. I have to say they work really well, so much better than the cheaper ones I have.

Once I had then set up properly the cut like a dream. I know that there are some better ones out there like, Lee Valley or Veritas. So I gave it 4 stars, being part of it might be operator error as well.

Rockler sent me a coupon for 15% off. Being the tool addict I am I bought all three @ $89.00 - 15% = $75.65 ea. So I save 40 bucks on all 3… Good deal I'm thinking. One day I'll try A Lee Valley or Veritas. But for now I'm Happy with the Sweethearts.

Thx for reading.