Sweatheart Premium Hand Planes

SWEATHEART PREMIUM HAND PLANES from Stanley Works is a new series - albeit a reintroduced brand from many years ago - of five planes including a No. 4 smoothing plane, No. 9-1/2 block plane, No. 60-1/2 low-angle block plane, No. 62 low-angle jack plane, and No. 92 shoulder/chisel plane.

The five planes feature a thicker blade than previous models and are constructed from A2 steel. Each of the new planes offers a precision-machined base, with solid brass knobs and/or cherry knobs and handles, according to the company. The planes range in price from $99 to $179. Contact: The Stanley Works. www.stanleyworks.com