No. 4 1/2 Smoothing Plane
The Lie-Nielsen No. 4 1/2 Bench Plane is based on the Stanley Bedrock model. Bedrocks were the top of the line; heavier and better made than the standard. The frog design is unique; a fully machined mating fit between the frog and the body. The design also allows precise and easy adjustments of the mouth opening from the rear without having to remove the cap and blade.These features, in addition to our A-2 cryogenically treated, double-tempered Tool Steel blade, make for a very solid tool that will give excellent results in the most demanding conditions.Ductile Iron body, hand-finished Cherry knobs and handles. Sole is machine ground, sides machine ground square to the sole for shooting. Precisely made, fit and finished, this tool is ready for use right out of the box with minimal honing required.