Sorry, our agreement with Woodcraft restricts us from shipping WoodRiver Planes to the U.S.

I own and recommend WoodRiver V3 planes. These planes are based on the reliable Stanley Bedrock design, are very well made, and have an excellent price point making them a "BEST VALUE."

Traditionally, a smoothing plane is the last plane used on a wood surface. When sharpened and used properly, it produces a finish that surpasses that made by sandpaper.  

Because I keep my jack plane freshly sharpened I normally don’t need to use a smoother, but on those occasions when I do, I reach for my WoodRiver No. 4-1/2.   

I think the No. 4 is useful for folks with very small hands and low body weight that would find a No. 4-1/2 too big or heavy to use.

• No. 4 Plane size: 2-7/16” wide x 9-7/8”long with 2”wide blade.

• Orders outside of Canada MUST include preparation service in order to ensure the plane is perfect before we ship it overseas.

• Heavy, stress-relieved ductile iron castings.

• Fully machined adjustable frogs bedded at a 45 degree angle.

• Thick steel blade and chipbreaker dampens vibration making solid planing.

• Lightly finished Bubinga handles provide comfort and control.

• Soles and sides are machined flat and square within tightly held tolerances.

• Sorry, our agreement with Woodcraft restricts us from shipping WoodRiver Planes to the U.S.

PLANE PREP SERVICE. 

All planes require some preparation.  For a small fee we offer a complete plane preparation service, for one plane, so that no set-up is required by you. Your plane will be ready to use 'out-of-the-box!  (See Prep Service tab for what is included). 

Prep Service

Our Plane Preparation Service includes:

• Chamfer / ease the edges of the plane.

• Tune the lateral adjustment lever.

• Remove all of the shipping grease.

• Ensure the sides are within +/- 1.5 thousandths of an inch of square to the sole.

• Flatten the back of the lever cap.

• Flatten and fit the chip-breaker to the blade.

• Apply a back bevel and sharpen the blade.

• Test the plane for proper operation and set-up.

• Apply a light coat of Camellia oil to prevent rust. 

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