--- product_id: 82281440 title: "Hand Planer, No.4, Adjustable, 2-Inch Cutter (12-404)" brand: "stanley" price: "€ 168.18" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.com.cy/products/82281440-hand-planer-no-4-adjustable-2-inch-cutter-12-404 store_origin: CY region: Cyprus --- # cast-iron base, epoxy coated adjustable depth & alignment 2-inch precision cutter Hand Planer, No.4, Adjustable, 2-Inch Cutter (12-404) **Brand:** stanley **Price:** € 168.18 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🪚 Elevate your craft with precision and power in every stroke! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Hand Planer, No.4, Adjustable, 2-Inch Cutter (12-404) by stanley - **How much does it cost?** € 168.18 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.cy](https://www.desertcart.com.cy/products/82281440-hand-planer-no-4-adjustable-2-inch-cutter-12-404) ## Best For - stanley enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted stanley brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Customizable Control:** Manual depth and alignment adjustment lets you tailor every cut with unmatched accuracy. - • **Rock-Solid Durability:** Epoxy-coated cast-iron base ensures stability and longevity, built to withstand years of heavy use. - • **Effortless Maintenance:** Quick-release cam-lock enables fast iron removal, minimizing downtime and maximizing productivity. - • **Ergonomic Comfort Grip:** Polished, contoured high-impact polymer handles reduce fatigue for all-day woodworking mastery. - • **Precision-Crafted Cutting Edge:** Hardened, tempered steel cutter delivers razor-sharp, long-lasting performance for flawless finishes. ## Overview The STANLEY No.4 Adjustable Hand Planer features a durable 2-inch hardened steel cutter and a precision-ground cast-iron base with epoxy coating for long-lasting stability. Designed for professional-grade woodworking, it offers manual depth and alignment adjustments plus a quick-release cam-lock for easy blade changes. Ergonomically shaped polymer handles ensure comfort during extended use, making it a versatile and reliable tool for fine-tuning wood projects. ## Description Product Description The No. 4 adjustable bench woodworking planer is precise and durable. Its high-impact polymer handles and knobs are contoured and polished for comfort and control. With case-iron base, epoxy coating, hardened, tempered steel cutter edge, quick release cam-lock and a cutter that manually adjusts, this wood planer hand tool was built to deliver clean, precise cuts and to last for several generations. From the Manufacturer The Stanley No. 4 Adjustable Bench Plane with a 2-inch Cutter has a gray, cast-iron base with precision-ground sides and a bottom that's machined to be smooth and true. Created to work efficiently and easily with your bench-top projects, this plane has all the extra features you need to trim and fine-tune your work piece. Versatile, durable, and designed to accomplish tasks efficiently. Works efficiently and easily with your bench-top projects. View larger. The plane features hardened, tempered-steel construction for precision-ground cutter edge durability that lasts long and true, through years of use. The cutter adjusts easily for depth and alignment, so you always have precise control over the piece at hand -- no matter how hard or uneven the material may be. Its quick-release cam lock makes iron removal easy, and the high-impact polymer handles and knobs are contoured and polished to give you a great grip that permits true accuracy and long use without fatigue. Review: Filled with Plane-y Goodness - Many of the reviews here say you have to do a lot of work to make this plane functional. You have to grind the heal, machine the manifold, steam the iron with rhubarb, run the screws through the flux capacitor and send it through a trash compactor to get it to work. As My Cousin Vinny said, everything that guy just said is bullsh... I have to say that mine worked great right out of the box. I didn't even sharpen the iron. However, I did sharpen it after about an hour of use and it again worked great, possibly slightly more so than new. Since this is a lower end, entry level plane, I think it may be shipped with a decently sharp blade, ie, not everybody has a nice Arkansas stone sitting around. The instructions for the plane are abysmal. Do you run the plane straight ahead or at a slight bias? How much is a "hair" of blade? What is the "adjustable" part and what is the effect? None of these things are covered adequately. The solution is simple - pull out the plane and practice on some sacrificial wood. Pros: * $15 at the moment for a very versatile, all around plane * Works right out of the box * Adjusting will make it work even better Cons: * Handle is too small for my sasquatch hands. Have to pretend you're a kid in the '70s playing cops and robbers and form a gun with your hand to handle the tote handle. No "criss-cross applesauce" up in this joint. * No chipbreaker * Horrible instructions Who is this plane intended for? I needed to plane some boards for a specific reason - a butcher block. I could have bought a full on thickness planer, an electric planer, or a wood planer. I wasn't sure how much I'd use an electric job so another tool sitting idle sounded like a bad idea. This and possibly the larger jack plane are supposed to be the most versatile, all around planes, so I went for it. Now that I know I like planes, I can't wait to try out a nicer plane, maybe a block plane and a jack. Could this be my only plane? Probably. I am no New Yankee Workshop. But it has opened my eyes to what it can do. I've now generated about 4 small baskets of wood shavings and it was way easier than I ever imagined, and downright fun. It's much funner than stealing the remote from the wife or hiding the kid's cell phone so get one now. Review: it's great bench plane and you'd be hard pressed to find ... - This plane is not for everyone. If you have sharpening tools and time, it's great bench plane and you'd be hard pressed to find a better one for the price. Just know, it's going to take time to flatten the sole and sharpen the blade. It took me about 6 hours to get the sole nearly flat and about 2 hours to get the blade flat and tune the bevel to a razor's edge. That's no small time investment and if I didn't have the time, I would have happily bought a $150 to $200 plane and 8 hours of hard work easily translates into that much money. That said, I was able get this hand plane tuned and cutting smooth. And - as of now - and it's cutting better than my untuned $110 Stanely Sweetheart Smoothing Bench plane. There's no doubt that I'll be able to get the Sweetheart running better with less time investment - and the craftsmanship and details are far nicer - but if money is the factor and time is not - and if you have the sharpening tools around - this bench plane is a super solid option. Now that I've sunken the initial investment to get it running well, I'll put in an hour here and there to continue flattening the sole and polishing the blade - it can only get better over time. Pictured are some shavings from the rough edge of some pine. Overall, I'm very happy with the plane. Part of that is that I wanted to take on the challenge of flattening and tuning an inexpensive hand plane. Another part is that I'm more connected with the tool now that I've put so much time into it. But the near glassy edge that I managed to get on the side of the piece of pine I was working with also tells me that I'm going to be happy with the projects that I build with it. ## Features - The hand planer for woodworking has a cast-iron base with precision-ground sides and bottom - The wood plane has an epoxy coating for durability and long life - The bench plane comes with a hardened, tempered steel cutter edge for durability - Cutter manually adjusts for precise control of depth and alignment - Quick-release cam-lock for easy removal of iron - High-impact polymer handles and knobs are contoured and polished for comfortable hold ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B000FK3WI2 | | Base Material | Cast Iron | | Best Sellers Rank | #735,066 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #10 in Jack Planes | | Brand Name | STANLEY | | Color | Multi | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (967) | | Cutting Depth | 2 Inches | | Cutting width | 2 Inches | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00076174124040 | | Included Components | STANLEY - 12-404 | | Item Type Name | STANLEY Hand Planer, No.4, Adjustable, 2-Inch Cutter (12-404) | | Item Weight | 2.75 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Stanley | | Material Type | Cast Iron, epoxy coating | | Model Number | 12-404 | | Power Source | manual | | Style Name | Tool,Woodworking,Adjustable | | UPC | 724137883618 078433295126 076174124040 757073229936 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** STANLEY - **Color:** Multi - **Item Weight:** 2.75 Pounds - **Material:** Cast Iron, epoxy coating - **Style:** Tool,Woodworking,Adjustable ## Images ![Hand Planer, No.4, Adjustable, 2-Inch Cutter (12-404) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/519P8QSHuPS.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Is this a good starter/beginner plane to use? Looking for inexpensive plane for shelves, tabletops and some other jointed surfaces.** A: I think it is. Others might not like it but I do. It does not have a chip breaker, which is something that is very helpful when dealing with certain types of woods and grain patterns. It struggles with those. I've used it, and was careful, and it does pretty well on pine and "whitewood" (whatever that is). Occasional problems with tear out but just planed in the opposite direction in those spots. When I started using it, I was struggling to get the edge on the iron squared off. The two adjustment nuts made it easy to adjust for the off square edge. Even if/when you graduate to other planes, it makes a good scrub plane. Sharpen and hone a cambered edge on the iron and you can take off a lot of material in a hurry.As far as doing jointing, again, not the best plane for that but take your time, use straight edges and squares to check progress frequently and you can accomplish what you want to do. If you look at jointer planes you'll see prices 6 - 8 times what this plane will cost.All in all, I'd call it a good buy for the money. Probably not a plane you'd want to use for everything but you can get the job done if you take your time. It is handy to have. **Q: Just looking for something to trim doors to close properly. Will I need to prepare it first or can I just use it as is?** A: Mine worked out of the box. All I did was set the iron depth. I use it about every other day on mostly pine and red oak. Three months later and I haven't sharpened it yet. I've been woodworking for over 30 years and using hand planes almost from day one. On my bench, I have a vintage bailey pattern type number 4 set as a smoothing plane and this sits next to it as an all purpose bench plane. With S4S lumber, you rarely need a scrub plane - just something for flattening - getting material tried and true. This fits the bill straight out of the box. **Q: Can this work to help flatten out warped/twisted [reclaimed] wood planks?** A: Yes. However, I suggest a plane with a Bailey style adjuster rather this plane. The two thumbscrews that control depth of cut are finicky. I would probably steer you toward a Stanley No. 5 with a longer sole. As with any reclaimed wood project; make sure your work is clear of nails and other embedded metal. **Q: This plane has "plastic" handles, not "resin", correct? I only want it for a cheap set of non-resin/non-wood handles..** A: It has a resin handle. It is highly recommended that you get a machine shop to re machine bottom of the plane. And also if you are not familiar with how to correctly sharpen the blades have somebody do it who is. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Filled with Plane-y Goodness *by B***T on July 11, 2015* Many of the reviews here say you have to do a lot of work to make this plane functional. You have to grind the heal, machine the manifold, steam the iron with rhubarb, run the screws through the flux capacitor and send it through a trash compactor to get it to work. As My Cousin Vinny said, everything that guy just said is bullsh... I have to say that mine worked great right out of the box. I didn't even sharpen the iron. However, I did sharpen it after about an hour of use and it again worked great, possibly slightly more so than new. Since this is a lower end, entry level plane, I think it may be shipped with a decently sharp blade, ie, not everybody has a nice Arkansas stone sitting around. The instructions for the plane are abysmal. Do you run the plane straight ahead or at a slight bias? How much is a "hair" of blade? What is the "adjustable" part and what is the effect? None of these things are covered adequately. The solution is simple - pull out the plane and practice on some sacrificial wood. Pros: * $15 at the moment for a very versatile, all around plane * Works right out of the box * Adjusting will make it work even better Cons: * Handle is too small for my sasquatch hands. Have to pretend you're a kid in the '70s playing cops and robbers and form a gun with your hand to handle the tote handle. No "criss-cross applesauce" up in this joint. * No chipbreaker * Horrible instructions Who is this plane intended for? I needed to plane some boards for a specific reason - a butcher block. I could have bought a full on thickness planer, an electric planer, or a wood planer. I wasn't sure how much I'd use an electric job so another tool sitting idle sounded like a bad idea. This and possibly the larger jack plane are supposed to be the most versatile, all around planes, so I went for it. Now that I know I like planes, I can't wait to try out a nicer plane, maybe a block plane and a jack. Could this be my only plane? Probably. I am no New Yankee Workshop. But it has opened my eyes to what it can do. I've now generated about 4 small baskets of wood shavings and it was way easier than I ever imagined, and downright fun. It's much funner than stealing the remote from the wife or hiding the kid's cell phone so get one now. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ it's great bench plane and you'd be hard pressed to find ... *by R***N on August 3, 2018* This plane is not for everyone. If you have sharpening tools and time, it's great bench plane and you'd be hard pressed to find a better one for the price. Just know, it's going to take time to flatten the sole and sharpen the blade. It took me about 6 hours to get the sole nearly flat and about 2 hours to get the blade flat and tune the bevel to a razor's edge. That's no small time investment and if I didn't have the time, I would have happily bought a $150 to $200 plane and 8 hours of hard work easily translates into that much money. That said, I was able get this hand plane tuned and cutting smooth. And - as of now - and it's cutting better than my untuned $110 Stanely Sweetheart Smoothing Bench plane. There's no doubt that I'll be able to get the Sweetheart running better with less time investment - and the craftsmanship and details are far nicer - but if money is the factor and time is not - and if you have the sharpening tools around - this bench plane is a super solid option. Now that I've sunken the initial investment to get it running well, I'll put in an hour here and there to continue flattening the sole and polishing the blade - it can only get better over time. Pictured are some shavings from the rough edge of some pine. Overall, I'm very happy with the plane. Part of that is that I wanted to take on the challenge of flattening and tuning an inexpensive hand plane. Another part is that I'm more connected with the tool now that I've put so much time into it. But the near glassy edge that I managed to get on the side of the piece of pine I was working with also tells me that I'm going to be happy with the projects that I build with it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My new favorite tool! *by O***. on January 16, 2019* As a new woodworker, I underestimated the usefulness of a bench plane - it just didn't seem as versatile as some of the other gadgets. Bench planes are listed in almost all the beginners' wood working resources as a necessity, so I figured I'd give it a try - the price was fair. Boy I am glad I did! It's such an easily controlled precision instrument. Using it is easy once you get the general sense of it, and it has a zen-like quality to use well. This one has good fine adjustments, a decent blade, and can pull very thin layers of the top of the wood. I'll probably also build up some good forearm muscles with the amount I am using it though, a bonus from a workout perspective I suppose! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.cy/products/82281440-hand-planer-no-4-adjustable-2-inch-cutter-12-404](https://www.desertcart.com.cy/products/82281440-hand-planer-no-4-adjustable-2-inch-cutter-12-404) --- *Product available on Desertcart Cyprus* *Store origin: CY* *Last updated: 2026-04-25*