JORGENSEN No.4 10" Wood Plane , Hand Plane for Woodworking, Professional Smoothing Plane for Trimming, Craft - Hand Plane with…
Jorgensen
Best for
Best smoothing plane (#4)
Amazon rating
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Current price
$79.98
Updated May 19, 2026 · 1 min read
Sources behind this verdict
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The consensus
What reviewers found
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Across the reviewers we read, the Jorgensen No. 4 is the most-discussed sub-$100 new-production smoothing plane, and the consensus is positive but qualified. r/handtools threads describe it as 'great value' that you have to be willing to tune up, but no worse in that regard than an old Stanley.
What reviewers liked
- r/handtools commenters recommend it as the best-value new #4 smoothing plane at its price
- Ductile iron body and thicker iron get specific praise versus current Stanley budget #4 offerings
- Verified Amazon reviewers (4.5/268) report good performance after standard sharpening and tuning
- Widely available through Lowe's and Amazon with reasonable parts support
Where it falls short
- A r/handtools-cited video review described it as 'not bad, not great' and not quite a perfect budget plane
- r/handtools commenters note the early-Bedrock-style frog requires removing the lever cap to adjust
- r/BeginnerWoodWorking owners report the #4 took more setup work than the same brand's block planes
- One r/handtools thread documents poor results out of the box on a specific unit, suggesting QC variability
Across the reviewers we read, the Jorgensen No. 4 is the most-discussed sub-$100 new-production smoothing plane, and the consensus is positive but qualified. r/handtools threads describe it as 'great value' that you have to be willing to tune up, but no worse in that regard than an old Stanley. A widely-cited YouTube review summarized on r/handtools described it as 'not bad, not great, seems better than modern Stanleys or cheaper options but not quite the perfect budget plane yet.'
Specialist commenters on r/handtools surface specific design criticisms worth knowing: the No. 4 is based on an 'early' Bedrock-style design where you still have to remove the lever cap to adjust the frog, and out-of-the-box prep is more involved than on the company's block planes. r/BeginnerWoodWorking commenters who own one report it took 'more work' than the block planes to dial in. Verified Amazon reviewers (4.5/268) corroborate that once tuned it performs well for the price. Read as: a credible, affordable path into a #4 smoother that will reward sharpening practice, not a turn-key Lie-Nielsen alternative.
- Professional Level Blade
- The blade is made of professional level O1 tool steel, improving cutting efficiency while minimizing blade wear, finely sharpened for efficient wood planing and ideal for woodworking. Besides, the blade can be repeatedly utilized, sharpened and adjusted for a long service life
- Advanced Materials
- The body is made of ductile iron to withstand heavy-duty use and is drop-tested for rugged durability. The lever cap is made of aluminum alloy, all of which are high-quality materials, providing excellent using experience
- Adjustable Design
- The cutting depth of this wood planer is adjustable, just turn the knob, you can easily adjust the length of the blade and fix it easily, then effortlessly plane different depths of wood, the hand planer can meet various needs
- Multiple Use
- JORGENSEN hand plane is perfect for trimming, polishing, deburring, cutting and other woodworking surface processing tasks. The professional and efficient wood plane can help you improve the shape and size of wood, removing large amounts of wood quickly, which is an indispensable choice for wood projects
- Ergonomic Handle & Flat Bottom
- The handle is made of beech wood, high density and strength, strong resistance to stamping. After polished, the surface is smooth and burr-free, feels very comfortable in your hand. In addition, professionally and meticulously polished flat bottom provides smooth operation
I enjoyed this block plane well enough I recently went back and bought the # 4 smooth plane that they also had on the shelf at lowes (abt 70$) ...
I will get flamed for this, but it's a good plane at the right price for a beginner. It was flat and true out of the box. The #4 took more work ...
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“A Review & Comparison of Jorgensen Planes” · YouTube
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