Stanley 12-960 Block Plane 1.375 X 6 Inches

Product Description

The STANLEY 12-960 is a compact block plane designed for fine woodworking tasks including trimming end grain, chamfering edges, and fitting joints. Block planes are single-handed tools used to shave thin material from wood surfaces with precision. The 12-960 features a body footprint of 1.375 inches wide by 6 inches long, making it a short-bodied plane suited for close-quarters work and one-handed operation. At 1.78 pounds, it carries enough mass for controlled cutting without causing hand fatigue during extended use. Carpenters, finish trim installers, and millwork professionals rely on block planes for detail work that larger bench planes cannot access.

This block plane fits into residential and light commercial finish carpentry workflows. It is well suited for trimming door sticking, fitting cabinet components, cleaning up routed profiles, and general joinery tasks where material removal needs to be controlled and minimal. The compact 6-inch sole length allows the tool to work effectively on shorter stock and in confined spaces where a standard bench plane would be impractical.

Key Features

• Compact 6-inch sole length suited for short-stock trimming and end-grain work
• 1.375-inch cutting width for precise, narrow passes
• 1.78-pound weight provides cutting control without excessive fatigue
• Single-handed operation for versatile positioning on the workpiece
• Designed for trimming end grain, chamfering, and edge fitting tasks

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement and standard block plane for general finish carpentry and woodworking applications.

Installation Notes

Block planes are hand tools requiring no power source or special installation. Blade depth and mouth opening should be adjusted before use according to the material and cut thickness required. Always keep the blade sharp and properly seated against the frog before engaging the workpiece. Blade replacement or sharpening should be performed with the plane body secured and away from other personnel.

Technical Specifications

• Width: 1.375 inches
• Length: 6 inches
• Weight: 1.78 pounds
• UPC: 76174129601

Standard Information

• Brand: STANLEY
• Manufacturer Part Number: 12-960