Woodworking hand planes are a must for any seasoned or learning woodworker. Building a collection of hand planes can be a daunting and expensive proposition.
You can acquire a few hand planes for not too much money that will get you well on your way.
My collection of planes is the result of searching for old tools and buying some new. Modern tools like Stanley or Woodriver are a good choice.
Here is a collection of planes that I have experience with
Stanley – No.4 Premium Bench Plane
This Stanley Sweetheart plane is a great addition to any toolkit.
What sets this Plane apart from others
- 3mm thick 02 tool steel
- Cherry Tote (handle) and knob
- quality casting
Stanley 12-137 No.62 Low Angle Jack Plane
The No5 Jack plane is a great tool for truing medium length boards but this tool is even more special. The extra low angle of the plane iron makes light work of timbers that have undulating grain. This plane is great for reducing tear-out and planing end grain.
The throat is adjustable just like a block plane ideal for fine shavings and stable end grain cuts.
The WoodRiver No 5 Jack Plane
The all-purpose hand plane ‘jack of all trades’, the No 5, or Jack, the plane will perform almost any job you might need to be done while providing you with experience and feedback to help you pick your next plane.
The 14″ length makes the No 5 useful for stock removal, smoothing, shooting mitres, and jointing smaller work.
Features
- 2-7-16″ W x 13-7/8″L with 2″W blade
- Modelled after the Bedrocks, Stanley Tool’s very best line
- WoodRiver hand planes feature the same heavy castings (6 lbs) and fully machined frogs
- Lightly finished Bubinga handles provide comfort and control
- Tools require minimal tune-up prior to use
- Commonly known as a “jack” plane
- Soles and sides are machined flat and square within tightly held tolerances
NO. 60-1/2 SWEETHEART™ LOW ANGLE BLOCK PLANE
A block plane is an essential tool for the woodworker and the low angle is no exception. With its low angled plane, iron and adjustable toe make light work or end grain and small tasks.
- Iron is made from extra-thick 1/8″ (3.18mm) A2 steel for excellent edge retention
- Precision-ground ductile cast iron base for accuracy
- Norris-type adjuster with lateral locking feature
- Solid brass hardware for smooth adjustments
- 12° low-angle bed ideal for cutting end grain
- Replacement Blade 12-143
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