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Customer Reviews for Stanley Sweetheart No. 62, 14 in. Low Angle Jack Plane

Internet #203714081

Model #12-137

Store SKU #1000237612

  • Bevel Up Wood Plane
  • Replacement Blade 12-142
  • Ideal for shaping, flattening, or reducing thickness on lumber

Customer Reviews

  • 4.6
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  • 85% recommend this product
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It worked quite nicely, right out of the box....
It worked quite nicely, right out of the box.
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    Website is incorrect, a 2" blade will not work
    I had read such good reviews about this plane and was excited to add it to my collection. However I was disappointed to see that the plane wouldn't take any of my 2" blades, despite what the website claims. I did a warranty claim on my first one only to get a replacement that wouldn't take a 2" blade either.
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    Response from STANLEY® TOOLS SupportMar 31, 2022
    We appreciate your feedback on the 12-137 and are sorry to hear about the issue you are having with your product. This is not the kind of performance we expect from our products and would like to speak to you about this issue so we can assist you in resolving this to your satisfaction. Please email us at wecare@sbdinc.com and reference ticket # 4128511. We look forward to hearing from you.
      Working well straight out of the box, decently sharp. It...
      Working well straight out of the box, decently sharp. It took me a minute to figure out how to adjust the blade forward enough as I haven't seen this type of blade advancement mechanism. Once I got that, it was nice full width, full length shavings.
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      Very nice addition to my planes. Sharp enough to use...
      Very nice addition to my planes. Sharp enough to use out of the box. Nice thick blade. I would buy again.
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      Sole was flat. Took clean even shavings out of the...
      Sole was flat. Took clean even shavings out of the box. It will need a bit of fettling but better than I expected. I thought I went cheap and was prepared to return it and go to a Woodriver as Woodcraft was having a sale but have decided this is a keeper. The depth adjustment is a little on the sloppy slide but nothing I can't deal with.
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      This is a good plane, I'm still getting the hang...
      This is a good plane, I'm still getting the hang of mine, but so far it is easy to set up and use.
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      Really nice plane for a fair price....
      Really nice plane for a fair price.
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      Excellent hand plane....
      Excellent hand plane.
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      With a little tuning this has been a great plane....
      With a little tuning this has been a great plane.
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      Beautiful made plane blade needed a little sharpening. Planes easy...
      Beautiful made plane blade needed a little sharpening. Planes easy nice shavings even thru curly maple
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      Lots of people online whine about this plane --- for example -- it isn't flat, the sides are not ...
      Lots of people online whine about this plane --- for example -- it isn't flat, the sides are not square to the bottom, the blade clamp is cheap and doesn't hold the blade. Well mine is square on the bottom and to the sides and the clamp seems to be up to the task (time will tell). When comparing the price to the others out there like Veritas, Lie Nielsen, Woodcraft and others, some at more than double the price, I am very satisfied with this plane in my shop. I have about 10 planes, some jack, some smoothing and other various ones (block, rabbit, etc).
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        Looks decent, like all planes you get today the cutting...
        Looks decent, like all planes you get today the cutting iron needs honing out of the box. Sole is pretty flat, not perfect, won't take much time to fix. Cap iron is a little disappointing, feels like cast aluminum.
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        It’s not excellent, but it is good. Had it machined...
        It’s not excellent, but it is good. Had it machined to get the sides at 90 for a shooting board. Sharpened the blade. Works good. Like the weight.
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        As close as you can get to premium without the pricetag, but it doesn't take much to make it work...
        As close as you can get to premium without the pricetag, but it doesn't take much to make it work the same. Some lapping of the blade and sole, and a quick hone, then after about 45 minutes (including a coffee break) you've got unbelievable results. I've spent hours trying to lap the sole of cheaper planes, then more hours trying to get those irons proper sharp. This plane was really close out of the box, close enough really that it'll leave a good surface. Spend that time and these will leave a finish ready surface. The Norris adjuster takes a little getting used to, but once you learn the finesse it stays put. All in all, this is a good price to quality purchase, a nice middle ground. You can go cheaper and spend hours to days trying to get the performance level. Likewise, you can go premium for twice this price and get the performance out if the box. With this and just a little elbow grease, you've got top quality that doesn't break the bank.
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        Using it as a shooting plane. Only is it is...
        Using it as a shooting plane. Only is it is tough to grab and push it from the side. Other than that it is definitely a premium plane.
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        Sharp and ready to go right out of the box....
        Sharp and ready to go right out of the box.
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        Great planer. Sharp out of the box and really has...
        Great planer. Sharp out of the box and really has weight to it
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        I am going with "good" so far. This is my...
        I am going with "good" so far. This is my first plane, so I have nothing to compare it to. A lot will come down to the manufacturing. If the sole isn't flat it isn't going to work well. This is claimed to be "ready to use" out of the box, but I think that you will have poor performance if you do not do a full prep on the blade. Rob Cosman has good tutorial on YT about preparing a blade. I suggest a honing guide and the tertiary bevel method. You will almost certainly need to flatten the back. For the price, you get decent machining quality, but not the best, so be prepared to do some prep work. Also, get some plane wax or oil. You will need it to reduce friction between the sole and the wood. Take light passes, don't put the blade out more than a hair, and you will have a good time.
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        Came boxed and ready to be cleaned of manufacturing oil....
        Came boxed and ready to be cleaned of manufacturing oil. Once done and adjusted it makes great shavings. Remarkable tool.
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        Good: Sole flatness, throat tolerances. Bad: iron bed not level...
        Good: Sole flatness, throat tolerances. Bad: iron bed not level + cheap adjustment mechanisms means a lot of very careful filing and sanding to get a plane that cuts straight. Price is good if willing to put in a fair amount of work and you have the knowhow.
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        Sharp out of the box - long thin shavings...
        Sharp out of the box - long thin shavings
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        Blade has back flattened, and polished. I shaved my arm,...
        Blade has back flattened, and polished. I shaved my arm, right out of the box. Very good plane.
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        You cant go wrong with this plane period . Fast...
        You cant go wrong with this plane period . Fast shipping as well
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        Works great right out of the box....
        Works great right out of the box.
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        excellent
        This plane is amazing quality, just as good as my wood river, mouth closes up all the way to the blade. After hoining the blade takes flawless shavings, sides are perfectly square to the sole, plane is straight and flat ! Beautiful !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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          • Recommended
          This was a gift to my husband. He seemed to...
          This was a gift to my husband. He seemed to really like it.
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          Words good.takes nice shavings.quality and finish seem good.use on my shooting board.shoots much ...
          Words good.takes nice shavings.quality and finish seem good.use on my shooting board.shoots much better than my old wards jack.
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