Stanley 1-12-102 Block Plane No. 102
- Item Weight: 0.33 pounds
- Color: Black/Red
- Power Source: Manual
- Unit Count: 1
Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A light, 150 gram Stanley chisel with a cast iron component noted in the spec sheet. Confirm the exact blade width and edge material against the current listing before buying for a specific job.
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ASIN: B0001IW4ZAModel: 1-12-102Category: Chisels
Overview
The Stanley 1-12-102 is a chisel with a cast iron component and a light 150 gram weight. Stanley's numbering on woodworking tools like this typically corresponds to a specific blade width or pattern within a wider chisel range.
At 150 grams this is a small, light tool, more consistent with a compact bench or corner chisel than a heavy mortising chisel. The cast iron material spec is unusual for a chisel blade, which is typically hardened steel, so it may refer to a fitted component such as a cap or guide rather than the cutting edge itself; the listing does not clarify which part it describes.
- 150 gram weight
- Cast iron component noted in specs
- Brand: Stanley
- Model 1-12-102
Who it's for
Useful for a woodworker who needs a Stanley branded chisel for detail or trim work at this light weight class. Less suited to heavy timber framing or mortising where a larger, heavier chisel would hold up better under mallet blows.
Pros and cons
- Light 150 gram weight suits fine, controlled cuts
- Carries the Stanley brand name
- Cast iron material spec is unclear as to which part it describes
- No blade width given, hard to match to a specific job
Performance notes
The 150 gram weight puts this at the light end of the chisel range, suited to fine paring or trim work rather than heavy mallet driven cuts. The cast iron spec listed likely applies to a fitted part rather than the cutting edge, so buyers should not assume a cast iron blade.
Specifications
| Brand | STANLEY |
|---|---|
| Model | 1-12-102 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 0.33 poundslower than 87% of 108 chisels |
| Item Dimensions L X W X H | 7.9 × 4.2 × 2.1 inches |
| Cutting Width | 1.3 inches |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power Source | Manual |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | Black/Red |
| Base Material | Cast Iron |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Block Plane |
| Other details | |
| Item Type Name | Block Plane No. 102 |
| Style Name | Adjustable |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the cast iron spec on the Stanley 1-12-102 refer to?
The listing lists cast iron as a material but does not clarify whether it applies to the cutting edge or a fitted component, so this is worth confirming against the current listing photos.
How heavy is the Stanley 1-12-102 chisel?
150 grams, a light weight suited to fine or trim work rather than heavy mortising.
What brand makes the 1-12-102 chisel?
Stanley.