WoodRiver No. 4 Smoothing Plane
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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.
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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.
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Heavy, stress-relieved ductile iron castings.
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Fully machined adjustable frogs bedded at a 45 degree angle.
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Thick steel blade and chipbreaker dampens vibration making solid planing.
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Lightly finished Bubinga handles provide comfort and control.
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Soles and sides are machined flat and square within tightly held tolerances.
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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:
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Chamfer / ease the edges of the plane.
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Tune the lateral adjustment lever.
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Remove all of the shipping grease.
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Flatten the back of the lever cap.
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Flatten and fit the chip-breaker to the blade.
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Apply a back bevel and sharpen the blade.
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Test the plane for proper operation and set-up.
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Apply a light coat of Camellia oil to prevent rust.
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Canadaeverything went well, shipping was on time and product works as advertised thank you
Very impressed with this No.4 smoothing plane. I took the plunge to get a more expensive, quality smoothing plane finally and I couldn't be happier with it. Rob called me himself to gather my reasons for buying the plane and its intended use, then set it up better than I could have imagined. He even included some of the super fine wood shavings from the test cuts. As a luthier this is exactly what I needed. Thank you!