types of bench planes
These are similar looking to smoothing planes but have a longer base, ranging from 12 to 15 in length, they are used for rough shaping of boards so are made to remove large quantities of wood quickly. A Stanley # 5 is the basic jack plane. Stanley 12-905 14-Inch No.5 Contractor Grade Smooth Bottom Bench Plane.
Understanding Bench Planes. What a difference an inch makes. The No. 4-1/2 is a little bigger than the No. 4, but that additional metal is a game-changer. The No. 4-1/2 smoothing plane is more popular now than it was when Stanley was the only game in town.