No. 102 Low Angle Block Plane

Based on the Stanley No. 102, this small plane fits perfectly in the hand, slips easily into the pocket, and is destined to become the most useful tool in your workshop.

The blade is 1/8″ thick for chatter-free cuts and the unobtrusive Stainless Steel adjuster offers blade control of micrometer ease and precision with minimum backlash.

5¼” long
Blade is 1¼” wide x 1/8″ thick
Blade is bedded at 12° for fine cuts and end grain
Bronze body, 15.2 oz.

The No. 102 Bronze rated

“BEST OVERALL BLOCK PLANE”
& “BEST VALUE BLOCK PLANE”
– Fine Woodworking Tool Guide

Materials:

We use Manganese Bronze the bodies. Castings are fully stress-relieved, a process
that removes inherent stresses and ensures that the tool will
remain flat and true. The cap is also Manganese Bronze;
other parts are Brass and Stainless Steel.

The blade is A2 Tool Steel hardened to Rockwell 60-62,
cryogenically treated and double tempered. Our heat-treating
technique ensures that the blade will take and hold a very fine
edge for a long time. After heat treating, the blade is fully
surface ground on the top, back, and cutting edge, giving a
smooth, flat surface that will take a mirror finish very quickly.
The 1/8″ thickness provides solid, chatter-free cutting.

Maintenance:

The body casting is ground flat and true (to
.0015″). Occasional hand lapping with fine wet/dry sandpaper
(320 grit or higher) on a flat surface will help remove dings and
keep it true. The cap iron can be polished with any good brass
polish, or allowed to patina with age and use. Occasionally, the
tool should be disassembled, cleaned, and moving parts oiled.
The blade should be kept lightly oiled to prevent rust, especially
when the tool is not in use. We recommend Jojoba Oil, a plant based oil product that is non-toxic, odor-free and easy to use. Also, in our shop, we use a fine abrasive handblock to remove any light surface oxide from tool bodies and blades. Jojoba Oil and abrasive handblocks are available from us.

Find everything you need for tool care.

Guarantee:

Materials and workmanship are guaranteed for the life of your tool. Call for repairs or replacement parts. We are available for advice if you ever have a problem using your tool.

Proposition 65 Notice:

Bronze and brass alloys contain lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.