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AJB Temple wrote:I regard them as an essential tool. I'm timber framing right now and I have one with me right now that is used to corner chamfer all joints and put a slight chamfer along all edges as an anti splinter measure. I must have done about a kilometre of chamfering by hand. Sharpened twice. It's still cutting fine. I even trim end grain with it on beams, working vertically, and clean up tenons with it.
I've used lots over the last 30 years and hands down the best is the Veritas DX60 with a PM V11 blade. Link here: https://www.classichandtools.com/acatal ... ml#SID=230
It does not drift out of adjustment, the blade stays sharp forever, and is very comfortable to use. A bit spendy now (it was under half when I bought mine) but I would replace it tomorrow if I had to.
I also have a like a great deal a Luberon bronze one, which is a bit smaller, can drift a bit but is also very good.
Block planes need to be low angle to be useful I find. And with fine adjustment to blade and throat.
Mike G wrote:Find an old Stanley or Record. £15 or £20 for a classic quality item.
Woodbloke wrote:AJB Temple wrote:
I reviewed that for F&C when it first came out some years ago; nice but not IMO as good as the LN low angle block plane - Rob
Trevanion wrote:Does anyone know when LN planes are going to be back in stock in the UK? I don't think Ax nor Classic Handtools have had any for over a year now. Asking for a friend
Woodbloke wrote:Mike G wrote:Find an old Stanley or Record. £15 or £20 for a classic quality item.
I had one years ago; they work more or less, but nowhere near as good as a LN which is light years ahead. Sorry Mike, it’s just better; end of story - Rob
Woodster wrote:...The Rider in particular looks quite nice...
TomTrees wrote:.....Still gonna keep the fancy thing for inlay and make a mini shooting board....
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