a new 20/21 degree block plane, your suggestions please

[dirtydeeds]

it absolutly must have two things

an adjustable mouth/throat

the cap iron must be tightened with a screw not a lever (like my stanley)



quality is the criteria but it has to be currently in production, not a custom made one off

 

[Paul Kierstead]

Well, the Groz standard block plane seems to meet the must-have requirements. Available world-wide for dirt cheap.

 

[dirtydeeds]

ive never seen dirt cheap and quality in the same box

 

[dirtydeeds]

sounds like id better be a bit more specific

ive seen a lie-nielson am i missing any other GOOD makes

 

[Nick W]

Veritas are also good.

 

[ByronBlack]

dirtydeeds, have a read of the veritas review linked in the sticky from Alf - very good reading and may help your choice.

Stay away from Groz - they are garbage.

 

[Frank D.]

One thing I've often noticed is that people with larger hands tend to like the Veritas, while people with smaller/medium-sized hands often prefer the Lie-Nielsens. That's obviously not data from a scientific study. The best thing to do is to try them both out if you can. I (actually my medium-sized hands) wouldn't part with my LN 9 1/2 for anything.

 

[bugbear]

it absolutly must have two things

an adjustable mouth/throat

the cap iron must be tightened with a screw not a lever (like my stanley)

quality is the criteria but it has to be currently in production, not a custom made one off

I think you've exactly specified a choice of two:

http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx ... 1182,48942

http://www.lie-nielsen.com/catalog.php?sku=60_5

BugBear

 

[lurker]

scuse my ignorance, but what is a block plane used for?

 

[dunbarhamlin]

Ostensibly for end grain, but it's suited to any small trimming job, chamfering etc.

 

[Adam]

scuse my ignorance, but what is a block plane used for?

Like this (dowels)

Chamfers

You can really see it here in its elements. Taking actual shavings of end grain from a butt joint.

Adam

 

[lurker]

Thanks, I thought I was missing something - but maybe not.

Assume the low angle cuts end grain better?
I have one (that I use for trim jobs) -Record I think.
Also have another that seems to have a blade angle adjustment (as well as an adjustable sole).
I've never used the latter and wondered what its advantages were over the former.

I "inherited" a pile of kit and am trying to identify correct use of some of the more "exotic", so am appraching tools from the opposite direct to most people.

 

[Adam]

Thanks, I thought I was missing something - but maybe not.

Assume the low angle cuts end grain better?
I have one (that I use for trim jobs) -Record I think.
Also have another that seems to have a blade angle adjustment (as well as an adjustable sole).
I've never used the latter and wondered what its advantages were over the former.

I "inherited" a pile of kit and am trying to identify correct use of some of the more "exotic", so am appraching tools from the opposite direct to most people.

Post some photos! The effort of taking/getting the pictures online will be worth it for the instant identification, tips, analysis you'll get on here.

Adam

 

[lurker]

Adam,

Yes I will -once I've worked out how to!
Charley sent me instuctions yesterday about posting photos

 

[Alf]

I think you've exactly specified a choice of two:

http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx ... 1182,48942

http://www.lie-nielsen.com/catalog.php?sku=60_5

I think the Bridge City just about qualifies too, although it's out of stock at the moment. Just mentioned for completeness - I'm not suggesting it seriously. :shock: :lol:

Cheers, Alf

 

[Anonymous]

Dirtydeeds

The Lie Nielsen (LN) block planes meet all your requirements, particulalry the quality issue

 

[Mr Mike]

Tom !

Though I swear by my U.S. Stanley 60 1/2 with Ron Hock blade, as a working joiner I'd go for the Veritas.

See you over on TT.....

Mike.

 

[beech1948]

I'd go for the Veritas also...I like the modern design, I like the precision offered and I like the feel. For me better than the LN...even with my medium size hands.

regards

Alan

 

[Lord Nibbo]

I'd go for the Veritas also...I like the modern design, I like the precision offered and I like the feel. For me better than the LN...even with my medium size hands.

regards

Alan

I'll second that, It's the first one I grab for.

 

[wayne]

I have this one for sale at the moment.

-wayne