Has anyone tried/have the Stanley RB5 Block plane

[TRITON]

The one that takes the replaceable blades.

Opinions ?

 

[Just4Fun]

I have one that was in a toolbox of assorted tools that I got at a flea market. I don't get on with it at all and regard it as junk. To be fair though it does look well-used so perhaps the previous owner was more effective with it than I am.

 

[heimlaga]

To my knowledge it is as useless as a tool ever can be. However there might be some use for it which is unknown to me.

 

[TRITON]

Thanks for that, i bid and won one on ebay(£6) so I'll give it to my sister for her toolbox

 

[Jameshow]

Thanks for that, i bid and won one on ebay(£6) so I'll give it to my sister for her toolbox

You could get her a rb10 to match along with a surform and junior hacksaw!!

 

[Just4Fun]

there might be some use for it which is unknown to me.

Paperweight?

 

[Neilyj999]

Made after Stanley had lost their edge; sorry about the pun. Better to choose a 9 1/2 for quality.

 

[TRITON]

Made after Stanley had lost their edge; sorry about the pun. Better to choose a 9 1/2 for quality.

I've got lots of planes, Stanley, Record, Lie Nielsen. Just wondered about how effective it is to have something with a ready to go blade rather than stopping to hone something.

 

[ecokestove]

I had an RB10 some time ago. It was dreadful. I wouldn't bother.

 

[cowtown_eric]

I wouldn't bother either. might be god for balsa wood though!. if memory servesme, they sold two types of blades, totally straight and cambered, but they are scarcer than hen's teeth

Eric

 

[jonn]

Bought a Stanley block plane, and found it interesting that the sole was unevenly concave, and the plane generally of very modest quality. Have bought a chisel plane, best Chinese, no kiddin'! Finish is tops, and it cost about the same as the crappy Stanley. luban chisel plane - Buy luban chisel plane with free shipping on AliExpress
Luban make planes and tools that are sensible alternatives to Veritas and Lie-Nielsen, because there is no brand premium. Also, so far as I know, Luban manufacture the Rider brand tools too. Might be rebranded to confuse the seppos?
Did also buy a Veritas Miniture block plane, originally from curiosity, but the little gem has been handy on occasions. Veritas Tools - Specialty Planes - Miniature Block Plane

 

[heimlaga]

Paperweight?

Too lightweight for longline sinker anyway.