--- product_id: 52788414 title: "STANLEY No. 4 Bailey Bench Plane, 1-12-2004" brand: "stanley" price: "€ 158.63" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Stanley" url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/52788414-stanley-no-4-bailey-bench-plane-1-12-2004 store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # Hardened chrome carbon steel blade Rapid fine adjustment for accuracy Precision cast iron base for stability STANLEY No. 4 Bailey Bench Plane, 1-12-2004 **Brand:** stanley **Price:** € 158.63 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸͺš Elevate your craft with the timeless precision of Stanley’s No. 4 Bailey Bench Plane! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** STANLEY No. 4 Bailey Bench Plane, 1-12-2004 by stanley - **How much does it cost?** € 158.63 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/52788414-stanley-no-4-bailey-bench-plane-1-12-2004) ## Best For - stanley enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted stanley brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Built to Last:** Durable cast grey iron base resists wear and keeps your plane rock-solid. - β€’ **Compact & Versatile:** Ideal 245mm length and 45mm cutter width for detailed smoothing on smaller wood surfaces. - β€’ **Sharpness That Stays:** Chrome carbon steel blade stays sharper longer, reducing downtime for sharpening. - β€’ **Engineered for Precision:** Rapid fine adjustment mechanism lets you dial in perfect cuts faster than ever. - β€’ **Smooth Finish Every Time:** Removes ultra-fine wood shavings for flawless cabinetry and joinery. ## Overview The STANLEY No. 4 Bailey Bench Plane is a professional-grade smoothing plane designed for fine finishing in cabinetry and joinery. Featuring a hardened chrome carbon steel blade, a precision cast iron base for stability, and a rapid fine adjustment mechanism, it delivers smooth, accurate cuts on smaller wood surfaces. Trusted for over 170 years, Stanley’s craftsmanship ensures durability and consistent performance for serious woodworking enthusiasts and professionals alike. ## Description From the manufacturer STANLEY is a global manufacturer of hand tools, mechanics and accessories, and a flagship brand of the Stanley Black & Decker Corporation. Since its founding in 1843, STANLEY has been committed to providing smart, sturdy, pioneering and appropriate products to every task to professionals around the world. For over 170 years, STANLEY has been responsible for bringing new levels of performance to users, by creating some of the most useful tools, including the Bailey Carpenter Brush, Surform Shaper, PowerLock Tape Measure and more recently, the FatMax product line. The Stanley tool division is possibly the company's most well-known division but also highlights other divisions such as STANLEY Security, STANLEY Hardware, STANLEY Engineered Fastening, and STANLEY Infrastructure. Versatility matters When it comes to storing tools, we know not everyone seeks the same solution. That's why the PRO-STACK stackable storage system can be configured based on the needs of every specialist, because versatility is important. Designed with unique and robust interlocking latches, PRO-STACK offers multiple options, becoming the ideal storage solution, whatever the job is done. Put your tools in order A versatile and customisable storage system for your home, garage or workshop. STANLEY's new TRACKWALL system offers total flexibility to store tools, garden equipment and much more! Reliability Matters From dawn to sunset Our new and improved V20 Lithium-Ion 18V Battery from STANLEY FATMAX delivers all the performance you need for a good day of work... and more. Because reliability matters. Review: It's a Stanley - expect quality - It's a Stanley, so it works, it's stable, it's reliable. Having spent 20GBP on a cheap "Pound Shop" own brand plane, ones sees where the extra money goes on a quality product from a quality manufacturer. And one does not regret it. My "cheap" plane is now wedging the workshop door open (it's about all it's any use for.) There's an old adage "buy cheap, buy twice" - at least when it comes to tools. Lesson learned. Hand plane obsessives and/or collectors will no doubt opine that the totes are plastic and not wood, and this and that are some micrometers too big/small, the quality of the cutting iron , etc. - but for an average "handyman" (or woman or non gendered specific individual,) this just gets the job done. Like all planes (and cutting tools generally,) even "new" it will benefit from a bit of "setting up" - e.g. lap the base, soften/bevel the edged, sharpen the iron, check everything is lubricated - I also like to sand down the mould seems on the totes for extra comfort - but once done it's a joy to use. For newbies, there's plenty of YouTube vids showing how to set up a plane. Review: Good quality plane but not perfect - This is a quality hand plane in overall. I give 4 star because the cap iron on my one (which I bought a few weeks ago) had a very rough finish at the front contact with cutter which sometimes traps wood chips when in a fine setting (very annoying). So I had to sand down and polish the front contact edge of the cap iron with sandpapers (240 to 2000 grades). Now the problem disappeared and it is a definitely nice hand plane. ## Features - Suitable for fine finishing of cabinet work and general joinery work, removing very fine shavings of wood to leave a smooth finish - Chrome carbon steel hardened and tempered cutter blade retains a sharper cutting edge - Easy to use rapid fine adjustment mechanism for greater accuracy and faster blade removal for sharpening - Precision cast fine grey iron base for improved stability and wear resistance - 245 mm Smoothing planer with a 45mm cutter width ideal for planing smaller areas of wood ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0001GRVKU | | Base Material | Iron | | Best Sellers Rank | 144,956 in DIY & Tools ( See Top 100 in DIY & Tools ) 62 in Smoothing Planes | | Brand | STANLEY | | Colour | Multi-colour | | Country of Origin | Mexico | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 433 Reviews | | Cutting Depth | 45 Millimeters | | Cutting Width | 5 Centimeters | | Global Trade Identification Number | 05000366120041 | | Included Components | Smooth Plane | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 25.1L x 14.4W x 6.8H centimetres | | Item Type Name | Smooth Plane Bailey No. 4 | | Item Weight | 1.92 Kilograms | | Item weight | 1.92 Kilograms | | Manufacturer | Toolbank (First Order Account) | | Material | Carbon Steel | | Model Number | 1-12-004 | | Part Number | 1-12-004 | | Power source | Manual | | Product dimensions | 25.1L x 14.4W x 6.8H centimetres | | Style | Modern | | UPC | 604310237677 027131845614 798256198892 | | Unit Count | 1.0 count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** STANLEY - **Material:** Carbon Steel - **Colour:** Multi-colour - **Product dimensions:** 25.1L x 14.4W x 6.8H centimetres - **Item weight:** 1.92 Kilograms ## Images ![STANLEY No. 4 Bailey Bench Plane, 1-12-2004 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51hCoZehBjL.jpg) ![STANLEY No. 4 Bailey Bench Plane, 1-12-2004 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71VVMUqVSsL.jpg) ![STANLEY No. 4 Bailey Bench Plane, 1-12-2004 - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/510rL2a5dmL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Pattern, Size, Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Is frog adjustable insitu by a screw** A: Yes. The frog has a rear screw used to control the the mouth size **Q: Can you get replacement blades for this plane.** A: Yes. Stanley replacement Irons have been available for a century or whatever and are still being made. They are listed on the Stanley website. Also, Record plane irons are interchangeable. eBay and countless used outlets, such as tool fairs and boot sales will also no doubt have replacements at a reduced price. Hope it helps. **Q: Where is this made** A: It has the name Stanley and Bailey NO 4 on the inside of the forged body of the plane. Looked up the history of Stanley is a American Company which started in the 1800's and they bought the Bailey Company so all this taken into consideration it could be manufactured in the USA and put together over here? **Q: I need to buy 20 units of Stanley β€Ž1-12-004. Please advise if the quantity is available to order?** A: Cannot advise on bulk buying possibilities contacting Stanley UK may be an option. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It's a Stanley - expect quality *by W***R on 29 June 2022* It's a Stanley, so it works, it's stable, it's reliable. Having spent 20GBP on a cheap "Pound Shop" own brand plane, ones sees where the extra money goes on a quality product from a quality manufacturer. And one does not regret it. My "cheap" plane is now wedging the workshop door open (it's about all it's any use for.) There's an old adage "buy cheap, buy twice" - at least when it comes to tools. Lesson learned. Hand plane obsessives and/or collectors will no doubt opine that the totes are plastic and not wood, and this and that are some micrometers too big/small, the quality of the cutting iron , etc. - but for an average "handyman" (or woman or non gendered specific individual,) this just gets the job done. Like all planes (and cutting tools generally,) even "new" it will benefit from a bit of "setting up" - e.g. lap the base, soften/bevel the edged, sharpen the iron, check everything is lubricated - I also like to sand down the mould seems on the totes for extra comfort - but once done it's a joy to use. For newbies, there's plenty of YouTube vids showing how to set up a plane. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good quality plane but not perfect *by Y***O on 23 November 2014* This is a quality hand plane in overall. I give 4 star because the cap iron on my one (which I bought a few weeks ago) had a very rough finish at the front contact with cutter which sometimes traps wood chips when in a fine setting (very annoying). So I had to sand down and polish the front contact edge of the cap iron with sandpapers (240 to 2000 grades). Now the problem disappeared and it is a definitely nice hand plane. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good item *by P***T on 15 November 2025* Excellent tool ## Frequently Bought Together - Stanley 1-12-004 Smooth Plane Bailey No. 4, Multicolor - Stanley 5 Irwin Plane 2In 1 12 005 - Stanley 7 Jointer Plane 2.3/8In 1 12 007 --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.be/products/52788414-stanley-no-4-bailey-bench-plane-1-12-2004](https://www.desertcart.be/products/52788414-stanley-no-4-bailey-bench-plane-1-12-2004) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-06-19*