
#2 Premium Bedrock Style Flat top Smoothing Plane Bench Plane - 7-1/2" Long Sole, 1-5/8" Wide Blade Cryo O1 Steel
Check out Yoav Liberman's review and guidance on fine-tuning these planes, featured in a Fine Woodworking article. The "BR" Series Hand Planes are modeled after the legendary Stanley Bedrock planes, produced from 1898 to 1945. Renowned as the "top of the line" in Stanley’s lineup, Bedrock planes remain highly sought after by woodworkers and collectors. These planes are distinguished by their robust construction, increased weight, enhanced rigidity, and signature flat-top side design. Another key feature is the innovative frog adjustment mechanism, which allows precise mouth adjustments without removing the iron. This #2 Smoothing Plane is the smallest in the Bedrock series, making it perfect for fine detail work where larger planes would be cumbersome. Ideal for tasks like smoothing small surfaces, edges, or intricate areas on furniture and joinery, the compact size of the #2 allows it to excel in tight spaces. It’s particularly useful for refining small joints such as dovetails a