Side view profile of a STANLEY 12-101 trimming hand planer showing the black finish bottom base, integrated steel cutting iron, and a textured metal clamping knob used for manual depth regulation.
Angled studio view of the STANLEY 12-101 miniature pocket block plane highlighting the low profile nickel plated lever cap with hard stamped brand branding and the flat sole entry mouth.
Infographic presentation of the STANLEY 12-101 hand plane highlighting structural dimensions including a 3-1/2 inch length, 1-1/8 inch width, 1 inch cutting blade width, and its lightweight nickel plated construction.
Top down view of the compact STANLEY 12-101 trimming plane resting on a light wood work surface beneath an informational banner explaining its utility for modeling, sculpture, and light craft applications.
Close up detailed shot of the 1 inch tool steel cutter iron and manual threaded lock screw on the STANLEY 12-101 trimming plane beneath an optimization text banner reading precise 1 inch blade.
The underside and side flank profile of a black finish base sole on a STANLEY 12-101 trimming plane beneath a yellow commercial marketing banner reading long lasting nickel plated finish.
A worker manually manipulating a STANLEY 12-101 miniature trimming pocket plane across a soft timber workpiece to produce clean wood curls beneath a marketing banner reading ideal for detailed work.
Alternative studio product shot of the STANLEY 12-101 individual trimming hand tool displaying the contrast between the black painted interior frog and the high luster silver manual adjustment wheel.
Overhead vertical perspective of the compact 3-1/2 inch long STANLEY 12-101 miniature trimming plane emphasizing the narrow profile sole bed footprint as it sits flat on a clean pine wooden board.
Macrophotography close up perspective detailing the fine cutting mouth, low bed angle arrangement, and the hard stamped steel iron configuration of a STANLEY 12-101 hand tool.
Underside bottom perspective of the black finish cast iron sole base on a STANLEY 12-101 trimming plane resting on a light wood board surface showing the open cutter mouth entry point.
STANLEY commercial brand marketing graphic with bold black text reading Tools Made For Building Reputations set against a solid yellow background canvas.
STANLEY industrial history marketing banner featuring black type reading Quality Tools Since 1843 set centered on a high visibility solid yellow background panel.
STANLEY manufacturer warranty badge featuring high contrast yellow text reading Lifetime Limited Warranty set centered against a clean solid black square background.
Side view profile of a STANLEY 12-101 trimming hand planer showing the black finish bottom base, integrated steel cutting iron, and a textured metal clamping knob used for manual depth regulation.
Angled studio view of the STANLEY 12-101 miniature pocket block plane highlighting the low profile nickel plated lever cap with hard stamped brand branding and the flat sole entry mouth.
Infographic presentation of the STANLEY 12-101 hand plane highlighting structural dimensions including a 3-1/2 inch length, 1-1/8 inch width, 1 inch cutting blade width, and its lightweight nickel plated construction.
Top down view of the compact STANLEY 12-101 trimming plane resting on a light wood work surface beneath an informational banner explaining its utility for modeling, sculpture, and light craft applications.
Close up detailed shot of the 1 inch tool steel cutter iron and manual threaded lock screw on the STANLEY 12-101 trimming plane beneath an optimization text banner reading precise 1 inch blade.
The underside and side flank profile of a black finish base sole on a STANLEY 12-101 trimming plane beneath a yellow commercial marketing banner reading long lasting nickel plated finish.
A worker manually manipulating a STANLEY 12-101 miniature trimming pocket plane across a soft timber workpiece to produce clean wood curls beneath a marketing banner reading ideal for detailed work.
Alternative studio product shot of the STANLEY 12-101 individual trimming hand tool displaying the contrast between the black painted interior frog and the high luster silver manual adjustment wheel.
Overhead vertical perspective of the compact 3-1/2 inch long STANLEY 12-101 miniature trimming plane emphasizing the narrow profile sole bed footprint as it sits flat on a clean pine wooden board.
Macrophotography close up perspective detailing the fine cutting mouth, low bed angle arrangement, and the hard stamped steel iron configuration of a STANLEY 12-101 hand tool.
Underside bottom perspective of the black finish cast iron sole base on a STANLEY 12-101 trimming plane resting on a light wood board surface showing the open cutter mouth entry point.
STANLEY commercial brand marketing graphic with bold black text reading Tools Made For Building Reputations set against a solid yellow background canvas.
STANLEY industrial history marketing banner featuring black type reading Quality Tools Since 1843 set centered on a high visibility solid yellow background panel.
STANLEY manufacturer warranty badge featuring high contrast yellow text reading Lifetime Limited Warranty set centered against a clean solid black square background.
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STANLEY Trimming Hand Planer 12-101 1 Inch Cutter 3-1/2 Inch Length Small Pocket Block Surface Smoothing Modeling Shaving Woodworking Craft Tool

In stock
SKU: 12-101
$8.99 USD

Description

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Low-Profile Miniature Leveling Matrix for Intricate Modeling and Edge Surfacing

The STANLEY 12-101 Small Trimming Plane delivers a compact manual wood surfacing solution engineered to serve as a primary edge-shaving tool for intricate miniature carpentry and modeling workflows. Featuring a 1 inch cutter width and a highly compact 3-1/2 inch frame length, this lightweight hand tool smoothly reduces timber stock anomalies to resolve proud seams in confined physical spaces. The durable nickel-plated structural construction with a black-finished bottom shields the base against friction wear, while the micro-form layout optimizes manual control during delicate craft or sculpting operations.

Best Used For:

  • Intricate Model Fabrication: Shaving down small timber components accurately to build exact architectural miniatures and structural models.
  • Delicate Sculpture Contouring: Shaping wood surfaces manually during fine art prototyping or high-detail relief carving jobs.
  • Narrow Edge Shaving: Trimming down tight molding borders, small craft joinery corners, and micro-flush intersections easily.

Key Performance & Safety Features

  • Compact Form Factor: The 3-1/2 inch total structural length permits effortless manual utility within narrow, restricted workspace geometries.
  • Nickel-Plated Frame: Built with a high-durability nickel-plated assembly that completely guards the core tool metal against oxidation.
  • Black-Finish Base Bottom: Features an industrial wear-resistant bottom coating to lower surface friction resistance during wood leveling passes.
  • Precision 1 Inch Cutter: Equipped with a fine-ground tool steel cutting iron optimized to execute precise micro-shavings on wood fibers.
  • Lightweight Transport Layout: Engineered with an ultra-light physical weight profile to optimize portable job site toolbox transport configurations.

What's Included

  • 1 STANLEY 12-101 3-1/2 Inch Trimming Plane Assembly
  • 1 Integrated 1 Inch Woodworking Cutter Blade

Technical Specifications

Brand Name STANLEY
MFG Part Number (OEM) 12-101
Hand Plane Classification Smoothing / Trimming Plane
Hand Tool Core Type Plane
Individual or Set Individual Component
Total Component Count 1 Piece
Structural Frame Length 3-1/2 Inches
Blade Cutting Width 1 Inch
Main Frame Composition Nickel-Plated Steel
Base Surface Treatment Black Finish Bottom
Product Structural Condition New
Policy Returns Window 90-Day Window
Pro-Tip: Due to the small sole surface area of a trimming plane, use very light palm pressure at the initiation of your stroke. Let the sharpness of the 1 inch blade execute the work to keep the tool from pitching forward or catching on dense knots.