What is this Stanley Bailey N°4 smoothing plane used for?

It is designed for fine finishing, smoothing wood surfaces, cabinetmaking, and general joinery.

What are the dimensions of the body and cutter?

The plane has a sole length of 245 mm and is equipped with a 50 mm wide cutter iron.

Can you adjust the cutting depth and blade alignment?

Yes, fingertip depth adjustment and a lateral lever allow precise control over cut depth and alignment.

Which replacement blade fits this plane?

It accepts standard 50 mm Stanley replacement plane irons, such as part number 0-12-313.

Does the blade require sharpening before first use?

The blade comes factory ground, but honing it to a razor-sharp edge is recommended for optimal performance.

STANLEY 1-12-004 block plane Bailey n°4 - 245mm x 50mm

Name: STANLEY 1-12-004 block plane Bailey n°4 - 245mm x 50mm
Brand: STANLEY
SKU: 41991172
Price: 68.4 EUR
Availability: InStock

Supplier number: STANLEY 1-12-004 | EAN 5000366120041

Recommended Retail Price €108.55

68.40 tax incl.

€56.53 excl. VAT (incl. all environmental contributions)

On stock - immediately available | we have 2 products in stock.

Ordered before 20:00 - delivered tomorrow 10/10/2026
Shipping costs €11.99 VAT included | Free shipping for orders over a total amount of 125 euros
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Delivered from Belgium

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Smooth timber finishing with Stanley

Practical benefits

Precision ground iron base: The machined grey iron sole glides smoothly across timber to deliver flat and even surfaces.
Accurate cutting depth control: The fine adjustment mechanism lets you easily set the exact shaving thickness and cutter alignment.
Durable chrome carbon blade: The hardened 50 mm cutter maintains a keen edge throughout demanding woodworking and joinery tasks.

In a nutshell

The right choise for

Achieve an ultra-smooth finish on your woodwork with the Stanley Bailey N°4 smoothing plane. Featuring a precision-ground 245 mm grey iron base, it glides smoothly across timber to flatten high spots, remove saw marks, and level glued joints. The hardened 50 mm chrome carbon steel cutter stays sharp through demanding cabinetmaking and joinery tasks in both softwoods and hardwoods. With its fingertip depth adjustment and adjustable frog, you can easily set the exact shaving thickness to fine-tune doors, drawers, and timber panels with complete control.

Product information FAQ

€68.40

In stock - tax incl.

Key features according to our expert

Width: 50 mm
Length: 245 mm

Product description

Block planer Bailey n°3, 4, 4 1/2 - 245mm x 50mm

Features

For general use
Lacquered, black steel version with smooth ground sole and sides
With adjustable frog and fine adjustment

All Features

Width: 50 mm
Length: 245 mm
Iron length: 250 mm
Packaging width: 25,00 cm
Packaging height: 20,00 cm
Iron width: 50 mm
Packaging weight: 1.895,00 g
Outer box quantity: 12
Packaging depth: 6,90 cm
Carded: X
Abcn: A
Inner box quantity: 1

Brand STANLEY
41991172
EAN 5000366120041
Supplier number STANLEY 1-12-004

Frequently asked questions about this product

Answered by specialists

What is this Stanley Bailey N°4 smoothing plane used for?: It is designed for fine finishing, smoothing wood surfaces, cabinetmaking, and general joinery.
What are the dimensions of the body and cutter?: The plane has a sole length of 245 mm and is equipped with a 50 mm wide cutter iron.
Can you adjust the cutting depth and blade alignment?: Yes, fingertip depth adjustment and a lateral lever allow precise control over cut depth and alignment.
Which replacement blade fits this plane?: It accepts standard 50 mm Stanley replacement plane irons, such as part number 0-12-313.
Does the blade require sharpening before first use?: The blade comes factory ground, but honing it to a razor-sharp edge is recommended for optimal performance.