Best Jack
Stanley No. 5 Jack Plane
Stanley
5 (jack plane) is the most useful single size for stock preparation, jointing smaller work, and rough smoothing
- No. 5 jack plane
- Cast iron body
- Rosewood-style handle and knob
- 14-inch length
Pros
- 5 (jack plane) is the most useful single size for stock preparation, jointing smaller work, and rough smoothing
- Classic Stanley Bailey-pattern body -- widely understood, easy to find parts and upgrades for
- 14-inch length bridges the gap between a No.
- Lower price than premium jack planes, a reasonable second plane after a No.
Cons
- Requires the standard new-plane tuning before it performs well -- flatten the sole, flatten the iron back, sharpen the iron
- Stock iron is thinner and softer than premium A2 irons -- needs more frequent resharpening
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