#3 Premium Bedrock Style Flattop Smoothing Plane Bench Plane - 9-1/4" Long Sole, 1-3/4" 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 #3 Smoothing Plane, slightly smaller than the #4, is perfect for removing minor imperfections, tool marks, and chatter left by other planes or machinery. Its compact size offers excellent control, making it ideal for smoothing smaller areas, edges, and intricate joinery. When finely tuned, it takes thin, precise shavings to create a smooth, polished surface ready for