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product_id: 73658406
title: "Taytools 469614 Smoothing Bench Hand Plane #4, 9-3/4 Inch Sole, Ductile Cast Body, Lapped Sides and Bottom, Blade RHC 55-60, Sapele Handle and Tote"
brand: "taytools"
price: "1578 kr"
currency: DKK
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Taytools"
url: https://www.desertcart.dk/products/73658406-taytools-469614-smoothing-bench-hand-plane-4-9-3-4
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region: Denmark
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# Hand-rubbed Sapele wood handle for ergonomic comfort Sole precision ground to ±0.003” for flawless flatness Ductile cast iron body for unmatched durability Taytools 469614 Smoothing Bench Hand Plane #4, 9-3/4 Inch Sole, Ductile Cast Body, Lapped Sides and Bottom, Blade RHC 55-60, Sapele Handle and Tote

**Brand:** taytools
**Price:** 1578 kr
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🪚 Elevate your woodworking game with precision and style — don’t get left behind!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Taytools 469614 Smoothing Bench Hand Plane #4, 9-3/4 Inch Sole, Ductile Cast Body, Lapped Sides and Bottom, Blade RHC 55-60, Sapele Handle and Tote by taytools
- **How much does it cost?** 1578 kr with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.dk](https://www.desertcart.dk/products/73658406-taytools-469614-smoothing-bench-hand-plane-4-9-3-4)

## Best For

- taytools enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted taytools brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Precision Ground Sole:** Achieves a near-perfect flatness within British Standard tolerances for ultra-smooth finishes.
- • **Balanced 4.11 lb Weight:** Optimized mass for controlled, fatigue-free planing sessions.
- • **Premium Sapele Handle & Tote:** Hand-oiled and shaped for superior grip and timeless elegance.
- • **Indestructible Ductile Cast Iron:** Engineered for longevity and rock-solid stability in every stroke.
- • **Hardened Tool Steel Blade (RHC 55-60):** Retains sharpness longer, delivering clean, effortless cuts every time.

## Overview

The Taytools 469614 #4 Smoothing Bench Hand Plane combines a nearly indestructible ductile cast iron body with a precision-ground sole accurate to 0.003 inches, ensuring flawless surface smoothing. Featuring a hardened and tempered tool steel blade rated 55-60 Rockwell C and ergonomically crafted hand-rubbed Sapele wood handles, this 9-3/4 inch plane balances durability, comfort, and precision for the discerning woodworker or cabinet maker seeking professional-grade results at an accessible price.

## Description

This #4 smoothing plane is the perfect tool to smooth surfaces and will achieve a flat and smooth finish. This smoother is ideal for the cabinet maker and discerning woodworker. The body and frog are made from tough ductile cast iron. The sole and sides are precision machined to within 0.003” over the entire length of the sole. The knob and tote are carefully shaped, sanded, oiled and hand-rubbed Sapele. The 0.125 inch thick and 2 inch wide tool steel iron is hardened and tempered to 55-60 Rockwell C. This plane has appropriate mass and weighs in at 4.11 pounds. The frog can be adjusted forward and back. The lever cap is made from plated cast iron. Cap iron screws and adjusting wheels are made from polished brass. Bed angle is 45 degrees.

Review: Great - make sure to get a good one - The first plane I ordered was a quality disappointment. Excess casting on the underside of the frog that would not allow proper blade advancement, excess powder coating on frog surfaces that should have been unpainted, and sides out of square from dimensions in the product description. desertcart authorized a return and exchange. I had heard such a good review of this plane on YouTube that I wanted to see if I just got one that slipped through quality assurance. The first one was obviously one that slipped through quality control. The replacement plane is every bit as described and equal to the one I saw reviewed. Flat sole, sides square to the sole, powder coating only where it belongs, etc. All I needed to do was flatten the back of the blade and hone it. Beautiful results. For the price, this is a quality plane at a bargain price. Just make sure you get a good one.
Review: It can be a good plane with a bit of work. Well worth the money and I would buy it again. - The good stuff: Mine arrived well packaged with no rust or damage even though the outer box was a little wrinkled on one end. This tool just looked nice and is very well made and very well balanced. Although I know it's different for different people, the feel and angle of the handle, and knob for me is very comfortable and gives good feedback from the wood. The sole was as flat as I think anyone would need and the sides were right on 90 degrees. Not all of the cast surfaces are milled real pretty but, the critical ones are and they seem to be well done. The not as good stuff: The throat had a burr that I discovered by pushing the sole across a flat piece of wood and detected scratching. It was such that I may not have noticed it otherwise until I had put it to use. However, a few passes with a thin file took care of that. The real negative and the reason for the four stars was the cutting iron. It was very concave (cupped) on the back to the point where it would have made proper sharpening impossible. It actually took me just over 4 hours (I'm not exaggerating) of diamond stone lapping to get it flat across the back of the cutting edge and far enough back from that to assure good clamping. It was a LOT of work. Beyond that it just required the usual 'out of the box' sharpening and a little cleaning up. Comment: I saw one reviewer complaining about the slop in the iron advance/retract adjusting knob. They said it required a full turn to take up the backlash. Mine requires just under half a turn and I don't see that as a problem. Then again, I don't see a full turn as a problem as long as your last adjustment was toward the iron to help keep it from pushing back. After all, this isn't a $240.00 Vatitas or Lie-Nielson(SP?). It was 80 bucks. In summary: Except for the iron issue, this inexpensive tool is very well made and after some effort it worked surprisingly well. In fact I would buy it again even knowing the elbow grease required to make it a fine tool.

## Features

- Body and frog made from nearly indestructible ductile cast iron
- Tote and knob are made from premium grade oiled and hand-rubbed Sapele
- Iron is 0.120” thick and 2” wide and made from tool steel hardened and tempered to 55-60
- Sole precision ground to within the British Standard of 0.003” over the entire length
- Overall length 9-3/4 inches and 2-1/2 inches wide, overall weight 4.11 pounds

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07D47NW56 |
| Base Material | Ductile cast iron |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #300,694 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #66 in Smoothing Planes |
| Brand | Taytools |
| Color | Silver |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (133) |
| Cutting Depth | 0.13 Inches |
| Date First Available | May 16, 2018 |
| Included Components | Blade |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 4.11 pounds |
| Item model number | 469614 |
| Manufacturer | Taylor Toolworks |
| Material | Cast Iron, Wood |
| Part Number | 469614 |
| Power Source | manual |
| Product Dimensions | 9.75"L x 2.5"W x 9.75"H |
| Style | English |
| UPC | 700667469614 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Taytools
- **Color:** Silver
- **Item Weight:** 4.1 Pounds
- **Material:** Cast Iron, Wood
- **Product Dimensions:** 9.75"L x 2.5"W x 9.75"H

## Images

![Taytools 469614 Smoothing Bench Hand Plane #4, 9-3/4 Inch Sole, Ductile Cast Body, Lapped Sides and Bottom, Blade RHC 55-60, Sapele Handle and Tote - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71yVfjb+MLL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Where is it made?**
A: I think the tool is made in China. I bought this tool because of the price. I did a lot of research before hand and I came across a couple blogs where a few woodworkers are convinced this tool comes out of the same factory as a high end hand plane. This plane is primarily sold in England from what I gathered. This woodworker said it’s an almost identical hand plane. 

I’m new to using them and it has been awesome so far. 

I hope this helps.

**Q: Is there a replacement blade for the taytools 469614 smoothing bench hand plane #4, 9-3/4 inch?**
A: I am using a Hock blade and chip breaker. It fits and works well.

**Q: Is this a Bedrock or Bailey style frog?**
A: This actually has the Bailey style frog. It has the forward/back adjustment screw at the back, visible in some of the supplied pictures, but the frog is secured in place with two screws under the iron, as found in the Bailey pattern planes. If this were a bedrock style, those screws would be on either side of the adjustment screw in back and there would be pins holding the frog in place, where the screws are on the Bailey pattern.

**Q: What is the blade steel type?  01, a2, other?**
A: Their website says "The 0.125 inch thick and 2 inch wide tool steel iron is hardened and tempered to 55-60 Rockwell C. " I haven't had any issues but I'm not a heavy user.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great - make sure to get a good one
*by T***I on March 28, 2021*

The first plane I ordered was a quality disappointment. Excess casting on the underside of the frog that would not allow proper blade advancement, excess powder coating on frog surfaces that should have been unpainted, and sides out of square from dimensions in the product description. Amazon authorized a return and exchange. I had heard such a good review of this plane on YouTube that I wanted to see if I just got one that slipped through quality assurance. The first one was obviously one that slipped through quality control. The replacement plane is every bit as described and equal to the one I saw reviewed. Flat sole, sides square to the sole, powder coating only where it belongs, etc. All I needed to do was flatten the back of the blade and hone it. Beautiful results. For the price, this is a quality plane at a bargain price. Just make sure you get a good one.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ It can be a good plane with a bit of work. Well worth the money and I would buy it again.
*by W***Z on October 5, 2018*

The good stuff: Mine arrived well packaged with no rust or damage even though the outer box was a little wrinkled on one end. This tool just looked nice and is very well made and very well balanced. Although I know it's different for different people, the feel and angle of the handle, and knob for me is very comfortable and gives good feedback from the wood. The sole was as flat as I think anyone would need and the sides were right on 90 degrees. Not all of the cast surfaces are milled real pretty but, the critical ones are and they seem to be well done. The not as good stuff: The throat had a burr that I discovered by pushing the sole across a flat piece of wood and detected scratching. It was such that I may not have noticed it otherwise until I had put it to use. However, a few passes with a thin file took care of that. The real negative and the reason for the four stars was the cutting iron. It was very concave (cupped) on the back to the point where it would have made proper sharpening impossible. It actually took me just over 4 hours (I'm not exaggerating) of diamond stone lapping to get it flat across the back of the cutting edge and far enough back from that to assure good clamping. It was a LOT of work. Beyond that it just required the usual 'out of the box' sharpening and a little cleaning up. Comment: I saw one reviewer complaining about the slop in the iron advance/retract adjusting knob. They said it required a full turn to take up the backlash. Mine requires just under half a turn and I don't see that as a problem. Then again, I don't see a full turn as a problem as long as your last adjustment was toward the iron to help keep it from pushing back. After all, this isn't a $240.00 Vatitas or Lie-Nielson(SP?). It was 80 bucks. In summary: Except for the iron issue, this inexpensive tool is very well made and after some effort it worked surprisingly well. In fact I would buy it again even knowing the elbow grease required to make it a fine tool.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent quality and packed very well.
*by M***S on February 23, 2024*

My TayTools #4 bench plane arrived in excellent condition. The plane worked right out of the box before I even sharpened the blade. Once I sharpened the blade it cut extremely well, and I was able to take shavings as thin as 0.0003 inches and as thick as 0.15 inches in consistent passes depending on how I adjusted it. It does have a little slop in the depth adjustment knob almost a full turn before it engages the blade in either direction, but that is far better than my last plane. The sole of the plane is mostly flat with a few minor imperfections that will come out with a little fine sanding. The tote was a little bit loose, but I fixed that with around 1/4 turn of the attachment bolt. The finish on the tote is a bit rough to the touch, but an application of wax will probably solve that.

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