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Stanley 1-12-137 62 Low-Angle Sweetheart Jack Plane

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Stanley 1-12-137 62 Low-Angle Sweetheart Jack Plane

  • Bevel-up design, blade bedded at 12 degrees
  • Adjustable mouth
  • A2 tool steel blade
  • Ductile iron body
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Is the Stanley 1-12-137 62 Low-Angle Sweetheart Jack Plane worth it?

Yes, for the right buyer. The Stanley 1-12-137 62 Low-Angle Sweetheart Jack Plane ranks #6 in our Best Wood Hand Planes 2026 list (best bevel up). Its biggest strength: bevel-up design allows changing effective cutting angle by selecting blade bevel angle. The main caveat: higher price than a standard Stanley Bailey-line plane.

Overview

What the Stanley 1-12-137 62 Low-Angle Sweetheart Jack Plane does well

Best bevel-up plane. What earns it a place here: bevel-up design allows changing effective cutting angle by selecting blade bevel angle and a2 blade holds an edge well through repeated jack-plane passes. Keep in mind that higher price than a standard Stanley Bailey-line plane.

Specs that matter

Key features

  • Bevel-up design, blade bedded at 12 degrees
  • Adjustable mouth
  • A2 tool steel blade
  • Ductile iron body
The trade-offs

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Bevel-up design allows changing effective cutting angle by selecting blade bevel angle
  • A2 blade holds an edge well through repeated jack-plane passes
  • Adjustable mouth allows closing for fine shavings or opening for stock removal
  • Sweetheart line quality at a price below boutique bevel-up planes

Cons

  • Higher price than a standard Stanley Bailey-line plane
  • Bevel-up sharpening requires more precise angle control than bevel-down planes
Fit check

Should you buy the Stanley 1-12-137 62 Low-Angle Sweetheart Jack?

Think twice if this matters to you

  • Higher price than a standard Stanley Bailey-line plane
  • Bevel-up sharpening requires more precise angle control than bevel-down planes
Where it ranks

Featured in 1 best-of list

ListRank
Best Wood Hand Planes 2026· Best Bevel Up#6 / 8
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Answers

Stanley 1-12-137 62 Low-Angle Sweetheart Jack Plane: common questions

Is the Stanley 1-12-137 62 Low-Angle Sweetheart Jack Plane worth buying?

Yes, for the right buyer. The Stanley 1-12-137 62 Low-Angle Sweetheart Jack Plane ranks #6 in our Best Wood Hand Planes 2026 list (best bevel up). Its biggest strength: bevel-up design allows changing effective cutting angle by selecting blade bevel angle. The main caveat: higher price than a standard Stanley Bailey-line plane.

What are the downsides of the Stanley 1-12-137 62 Low-Angle Sweetheart Jack Plane?

The main trade-offs owners and reviewers point to: higher price than a standard Stanley Bailey-line plane; bevel-up sharpening requires more precise angle control than bevel-down planes.

What are the key features of the Stanley 1-12-137 62 Low-Angle Sweetheart Jack Plane?

Bevel-up design, blade bedded at 12 degrees, Adjustable mouth, A2 tool steel blade and Ductile iron body.

What are the best alternatives to the Stanley 1-12-137 62 Low-Angle Sweetheart Jack Plane?

Worth comparing: Kunz Plus Smoothing Plane No. 4, Stanley 1-12-004 Smooth Plane Bailey No. 4 and STANLEY 12-960 Contractor Grade Low Angle Block Plane. Each ranks near it in our research for a slightly different buyer.

Where can I buy the Stanley 1-12-137 62 Low-Angle Sweetheart Jack Plane?

It's sold on Amazon. Prices and stock change often, so check the current listing before you buy, our link takes you straight to it.

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