04 Smoothing Plane

The Record 04 Smoothing Plane is a high-quality hand plane designed for fine finishing work on both hardwoods and softwoods. Manufactured by IRWIN Record to exacting standards, this No.4 smoothing plane is the most frequently purchased plane type among professional tradespeople and is ideal for achieving smooth, refined surfaces on timber workpieces. This model features a durable tungsten vanadium cutter blade that maintains its edge through extended use, ensuring consistent performance across demanding joinery and carpentry tasks. The accurately machined blade setting mechanism provides precise depth adjustment, whilst the traditional brass adjusting nut and cast iron base, frog and lever cap deliver the stability and rigidity essential for accurate planing work. The Record 04 is fitted with a selected hardwood handle and knob, offering comfortable grip and control during finishing operations. With a 50mm cutter width and 245mm length, this plane strikes an excellent balance between manoeuvrability and cutting capacity, making it suitable for general woodworking tasks as well as specialist finishing applications. The full adjustment features allow fine-tuning of blade depth and lateral positioning to suit different timber species and grain patterns. Features and Benefits: • Tungsten vanadium cutter blade for superior edge retention • Cast iron construction provides rigidity and stability during use • Selected hardwood handle and knob for comfortable grip • Traditional brass adjusting nut for precise blade depth control • Accurately machined blade setting for consistent results Specifications: Plane Type: No.4 Cutter Width (mm): 50 Length: 245mm (9.3/4in)