--- product_id: 7361749 title: "STANLEY 10 in Bullnose Rabbet Plane" brand: "stanley" price: "€ 181.15" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Stanley" url: https://www.desertcart.it/products/7361749-stanley-10-in-bullnose-rabbet-plane store_origin: IT region: Italy --- # 1.5-inch precision cutter width Dual cutter positions with depth control 10-inch cast iron body STANLEY 10 in Bullnose Rabbet Plane **Brand:** stanley **Price:** € 181.15 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ› οΈ Master every edge with precision and style β€” don’t let your workshop miss out! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** STANLEY 10 in Bullnose Rabbet Plane by stanley - **How much does it cost?** € 181.15 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.it](https://www.desertcart.it/products/7361749-stanley-10-in-bullnose-rabbet-plane) ## Best For - stanley enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted stanley brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Dual Cutter Positions:** Switch effortlessly between rear and forward cutter setups for versatile rabbet and bullnose work. - β€’ **Fine Depth Adjustment:** Rear cutter features precise depth control for flawless, repeatable cuts every time. - β€’ **Machined for Perfection:** All working surfaces are finely machined to ensure professional-grade accuracy and smooth operation. - β€’ **Precision Engineered Cast Iron:** One-piece cast iron body and handle for unmatched durability and stability. - β€’ **Cross-Grain Spur & Adjustable Fence:** Work confidently across wood grain with a removable spur and fence adaptable to either side. ## Overview The STANLEY 10 in Bullnose Rabbet Plane combines a robust one-piece cast iron body with dual cutter positions and precise depth adjustment, delivering professional-grade accuracy for both rabbet and bullnose woodworking tasks. Equipped with a cross-grain spur, removable depth gauge, and adjustable fence, it’s engineered for versatile, flawless cuts across any grain direction. ## Description Product Description The STANLEY 12-978 bullnose rabbet plane is designed for edge trimming, rabbet work, and corner planing tasks where control and precision are important. Its dual-position cutter configuration supports both forward-position bullnose work and rear-position regular rabbet planing, helping users handle multiple hand-planing applications with one tool. The 1-1/2 in cutter width and 10 in overall length provide a practical balance of coverage and control, while the one-piece cast iron body and handle are built for durability and stable use. Adjustable fence and rear cutter depth features for setup flexibility, along with a hardened and tempered high-carbon steel cutter. Accurately machined working surfaces are designed to support precise results during planing applications. From the Manufacturer The Stanley 12-978 Bullnose Rabbet Plane is 10"(254mm) long and has a 1-1/2"(38mm) cutter width. One piece cast iron body and handle. All working surfaces are accurately machined for precise results. The plane has two cutter positions: the rear position for regular work and the forward position for bull-nose work. The rear cutter has precise depth adjustment. This plane is fitted with a spur for work across wood grain, a removable depth gauge, and adjustable fence that can be fitted on either side of the plane. Review: Awesome plane for the price. Just be ready to sink some time into tune up - This rabbet plane has performed very well. I use it for picture frames. I rabbet out the part of the wooden frames where the artwork will actually sit. The iron takes an awesome edge (photo and video attached) and it cuts the rabbets well. This is a whole lot eas Now all that is given one big assumption--you properly tune up the plane. You will need to spend 4-5 hours sanding down the faces in order to flatten the plane. You will also need to hone the plane iron. This can be done inexpensively with a flat granite tile from home depot and some sand paper. As far as honing the plane iron I personally use the following diamond steel plates: Ultra Sharp II Diamond Sharpening Stone Kit - Coarse/Medium/Extra Fine along with a Trend U*DWS/HP/LS Honing Compound Leather Strop glued to a piece of wood with Green Chrome Oxide Compound, 6 oz. applied to the strop. This produced the edge you see in the photo and the video attached. Dimensions of the plane can be seen in the photos attached. Pros: *Price is cheap *With tune up it performs very well Cons: *Took a while to flatten (-1/2 a star) Additional Considerations: I cannot state how important tuning the plane is. You will have a night and day difference of performance if the plane is not tuned. Look at Paul Sellers videos on tuning up old planes. That will get you on the right track to having a great plane at a cheap price. Overall: 4.5/5 stars (>=.5 rounds up, 5 stars If you have any further questions regarding the product in my review please leave a comment below and I will get back to you as soon as possible. Review: A Good Deal, If You Know What You're Getting - I am pleased with this plane. After lapping and honing, it did a good job cutting both long grain and cross grain rabbets. Out of the box, the machining of the iron, sole, sides, depth stop, and fence was rather coarse. The scratches looked like 40 grit or so. The sole was dished front to back and side to side. Lapping on a belt sander at 120 grit flattened the front to back curve, but left a cup from side to side around the mouth. The cup profile showed a parabolic outline convex on the fence/depth stop side of the sole. Since most of the work will be done on that side of the sole, I did not lap out the entire cup, but got the first 5/8" flat which will cover most of the rabbets I need (for now.) The depth stop was so rough out of the box that it actually marred the surface of the test workpiece. Lapping it to 120 grit fixed that easily. I did not see any marring from the fence, but since it was as rough as the sole and depth stop, I lapped it smooth as well. The iron has a precise, but coarsely ground 25 degree bevel, but the back was not very flat. On the bright side, the back was dished in the center so honing it to get a 3/16" flat behind the edge gave the polished edge the profile of a Japanese chisel -- polished on 3 edges, machining marks in the center. Honing the 30 degree secondary bevel proved a challenge. The shape of the iron, with the tang narrow and offset, did not fit well in my Eclipse style honing guide. I managed to grip the iron in the chisel slot, but the curve where the tang met the main blade prevented setting the iron with enough extension to hone at 30 degrees. I had to settle for something like a 27 degree secondary. When the iron was sharp and the sole lapped, I tested on a scrap pine board. The long grain rabbet cut easily and smoothly, with no marring from the fence or depth stop. I then turned the nicker and cut a cross grain rabbet. Wow, that was nice. I had never used a proper cross grain plane before, and this rabbet convinced me of the value of a nicker. The fibers on the end grain shoulder were cut fairly smoothly, and the planed shoulder was much smoother than I have ever been able to make with other planes. Bottom line: This is not a premium plane. It requires considerable effort to tune, but when tuned, it does a good job of rabbeting edges as it was designed to do. Its performance would have disappointed me if in had cost over $100, but for under $75 it is a good buy. ## Features - Bullnose And Rabbet Functionality: Dual-position cutter supports bullnose work into corners and regular rabbet planing applications - 1-1/2 In Cutter Width: Wide cutter format supports controlled material removal across rabbet and edge-planing tasks - Precision-Machined Working Surfaces: Accurately machined surfaces are designed to support precise planing results - Replacement iron 12-333 ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00009OYFU | | Base Material | Cast Iron | | Best Sellers Rank | #397,550 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #24 in Block Planes | | Brand | STANLEY | | Brand Name | STANLEY | | Color | Black, Yellow | | Customer Reviews | 4.0 out of 5 stars 191 Reviews | | Cutting Depth | 1.5 inches | | Cutting width | 1.5 inches | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00076174129786 | | Included Components | (1) Bullnose Rabbet Plane | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 10.7"L x 4.7"W x 1.8"H | | Item Type Name | Planer | | Manufacturer | STANLEY | | Manufacturer Part Number | 12-978 | | Manufacturer Warranty Description | 1 Year Warranty | | Material | Cast Iron | | Material Type | Cast Iron | | Model Number | 12-978 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Power Source | Non-Energy Using | | Product Dimensions | 10.7"L x 4.7"W x 1.8"H | | Style | Classic | | Style Name | Classic | | UPC | 756635965121 076174129786 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** STANLEY - **Color:** Black, Yellow - **Material:** Cast Iron - **Product Dimensions:** 10.7"L x 4.7"W x 1.8"H - **Style:** Classic ## Images ![STANLEY 10 in Bullnose Rabbet Plane - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ziw2BrBxL.jpg) ![STANLEY 10 in Bullnose Rabbet Plane - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81F9pRcxleL.jpg) ![STANLEY 10 in Bullnose Rabbet Plane - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81Vi51Dyo4L.jpg) ![STANLEY 10 in Bullnose Rabbet Plane - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81o8E69S97L.jpg) ![STANLEY 10 in Bullnose Rabbet Plane - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61PyC26L5HL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Awesome plane for the price. Just be ready to sink some time into tune up *by T***Y on June 13, 2016* This rabbet plane has performed very well. I use it for picture frames. I rabbet out the part of the wooden frames where the artwork will actually sit. The iron takes an awesome edge (photo and video attached) and it cuts the rabbets well. This is a whole lot eas Now all that is given one big assumption--you properly tune up the plane. You will need to spend 4-5 hours sanding down the faces in order to flatten the plane. You will also need to hone the plane iron. This can be done inexpensively with a flat granite tile from home depot and some sand paper. As far as honing the plane iron I personally use the following diamond steel plates: Ultra Sharp II Diamond Sharpening Stone Kit - Coarse/Medium/Extra Fine along with a Trend U*DWS/HP/LS Honing Compound Leather Strop glued to a piece of wood with Green Chrome Oxide Compound, 6 oz. applied to the strop. This produced the edge you see in the photo and the video attached. Dimensions of the plane can be seen in the photos attached. Pros: *Price is cheap *With tune up it performs very well Cons: *Took a while to flatten (-1/2 a star) Additional Considerations: I cannot state how important tuning the plane is. You will have a night and day difference of performance if the plane is not tuned. Look at Paul Sellers videos on tuning up old planes. That will get you on the right track to having a great plane at a cheap price. Overall: 4.5/5 stars (>=.5 rounds up, <.5 rounds down) => 5 stars If you have any further questions regarding the product in my review please leave a comment below and I will get back to you as soon as possible. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Good Deal, If You Know What You're Getting *by G***E on August 24, 2013* I am pleased with this plane. After lapping and honing, it did a good job cutting both long grain and cross grain rabbets. Out of the box, the machining of the iron, sole, sides, depth stop, and fence was rather coarse. The scratches looked like 40 grit or so. The sole was dished front to back and side to side. Lapping on a belt sander at 120 grit flattened the front to back curve, but left a cup from side to side around the mouth. The cup profile showed a parabolic outline convex on the fence/depth stop side of the sole. Since most of the work will be done on that side of the sole, I did not lap out the entire cup, but got the first 5/8" flat which will cover most of the rabbets I need (for now.) The depth stop was so rough out of the box that it actually marred the surface of the test workpiece. Lapping it to 120 grit fixed that easily. I did not see any marring from the fence, but since it was as rough as the sole and depth stop, I lapped it smooth as well. The iron has a precise, but coarsely ground 25 degree bevel, but the back was not very flat. On the bright side, the back was dished in the center so honing it to get a 3/16" flat behind the edge gave the polished edge the profile of a Japanese chisel -- polished on 3 edges, machining marks in the center. Honing the 30 degree secondary bevel proved a challenge. The shape of the iron, with the tang narrow and offset, did not fit well in my Eclipse style honing guide. I managed to grip the iron in the chisel slot, but the curve where the tang met the main blade prevented setting the iron with enough extension to hone at 30 degrees. I had to settle for something like a 27 degree secondary. When the iron was sharp and the sole lapped, I tested on a scrap pine board. The long grain rabbet cut easily and smoothly, with no marring from the fence or depth stop. I then turned the nicker and cut a cross grain rabbet. Wow, that was nice. I had never used a proper cross grain plane before, and this rabbet convinced me of the value of a nicker. The fibers on the end grain shoulder were cut fairly smoothly, and the planed shoulder was much smoother than I have ever been able to make with other planes. Bottom line: This is not a premium plane. It requires considerable effort to tune, but when tuned, it does a good job of rabbeting edges as it was designed to do. Its performance would have disappointed me if in had cost over $100, but for under $75 it is a good buy. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very pleased it does the job at and affordable price *by D***. on January 18, 2014* Read the other review and almost did not buy this, but for the price it was well worth the risk. I am glad I made the purchase. The plane cut well right out of the box. I was able to plane a beveled edge top for an entry table from maple, with no major tuning or sharpening of the plane. The bottom surface was and the edge guide were a little rough and oily, but a few passes over 220 grit sandpaper solved it to my liking. I was able to plane both cross gran and with the grain with little effort once I got the hang of the adjustment setiings for the blade depth that can be adjust while planing with upward or downward pressure from my thumb. All in all this is a very good plane thatbdoes the job and at a very affordable price, especially when I considered buying a vintage stanley 45. This did exactly what I needed. 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