Stanley 12-978 Bullnose Rabbet Plane 1.5x10 Inches

Product Description

The STANLEY 12-978 is a bullnose rabbet plane designed for cutting rabbets, trimming shoulders, and working into tight corners where standard bench planes cannot reach. The bullnose configuration positions the blade near the front of the body, allowing the tool to plane flush into stopped dadoes and closed corners. At 1.5 inches wide and 10 inches in length, this plane suits both rough stock removal and fine trimming tasks on wood joinery. It is a hand-tool staple for carpenters, finish carpenters, cabinetmakers, and millwork professionals who require precise shoulder and rabbet work.

This plane is suited for residential and commercial woodworking and finish carpentry applications. It performs well on door and window casing work, furniture joinery, built-in cabinet construction, and any application requiring a clean, square rabbet or shoulder cut. The compact body length and narrow cutting width make it effective in situations where clearance is limited and a standard-length rabbet plane would be impractical.

Key Features

• Bullnose blade position allows planing flush into stopped and blind rabbets
• 1.5-inch cutting width suited for standard rabbet and shoulder trimming
• 10-inch body length provides control without sacrificing access in tight spaces
• Sold individually as a single unit

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose bullnose rabbet plane suitable for use in hand-tool woodworking, finish carpentry, and cabinetry applications requiring a narrow-body rabbet plane.

Installation Notes

This tool requires no power source and is operated by hand. Before use, verify the blade is properly seated, square, and honed to a sharp edge for clean cuts. Adjust blade depth incrementally to avoid tearout, especially when working across or against grain direction. Follow all applicable shop safety practices when handling and sharpening the blade.

Technical Specifications

• Cutting Width: 1.5 inches
• Body Length: 10 inches
• Weight: 3.34 pounds
• UPC: 76174129786
• Sold As: Each

Standard Information

• Brand: STANLEY
• Manufacturer Part Number: 12-978