One solution that meets Matts suggestion for a low angle block plane is to look at the Lee Valley low angle block plane. I'm considering buying my first hand plane. That is, unless the planed/scraped surface left some track marks or hollows as you mentioned. Recommended modelsNo. Block, bench, smootherthese are nebulous terms. Any words of wisdomor just a link to a page of knowledge, LOL!would have my eternal gratitude. My other favorite planes are my Veritas router planes, large and small, and my Veritas scraper plane. Now that I have it, I think Id prefer to get a rabbeting block plane over a regular one. If for any reason you are not satisfied with the merchandise you ordered, just return it within 90 days to receive a refund in the manner of original payment for merchandise only. Granted I havent used it a lot but, usually only in situations where only a hand plane would do, or do the best job,such as trimming wood cabinet doors to fit an existing door opening, etc. The Handplane Book by Garrett Hack is a great reference and Amazon has it for about $17 with free shipping. Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. However, it is very easy to tweak the fit of a tenon with a shoulder plane and it will keep you coming back for more. The harder the wood and the finer the shavings, the smaller the gap you want. Very thorough! 05P22.71, $167; no.
And that opens up the larger matter of what method of work you want to pursue in your woodworking: hand tools, power tools or a mix of both.
When you are planing curly, burled or other wild grain, the low angle can tear up grain badly. So, how many people use planes and scrapers for the bulk of their prep work vs. how many people sand? They're just handy for everything, and you should keep it in a really handy-to-reach place near your bench. That photo is great! What do you folks recommend? A plane shaves the fibers leaving nice crisp ends. Theres a great video Ive seen about setting up a new plane. Next would be a shoulder plane for joinery and rabbets and dados. With that said, youll find manufacturers such as Footprint and Groz are decent tools at a lower price, but youll spend MORE time getting them setup and ready to go. Unless you prefer a rustic look, the plane has to be followed by either a cabinet scraper, or by sandpaper. These topics are more prone to opinions so Ill leave that you to discover what works best for your shop. 
Take a class from someone who knows how to sharpen. Perfect flush trim. After that, I will probably get a spoke shave (they seem so useful). This makes shoulder planes perfect for trimming tight-fitting tenons and rabbets. The #3 is narrower and lighter than the #4, but can still be commonly found used at flea markets, etc. After looking at some of the other shoulder planes offered by other manufacturers the Veritas Shoulder Plane looks like it may be easier to use and more versatile.
After seeing the difference in quality I will never go back, and Id definitely recommend saving yourself the trouble and getting a quality tool to begin with. They always come in handy when you reach that point in your work when you think Im sure I can do this faster. Each, We proudly stand behind all of our products. We are proud of the quality of our products, and we stand behind them 100%. This plane is a Groz Smoothing Plane #3, 9.5, with the traditional wooden handle and knob, and the cutter width being 1 3/4 wide. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); The Wood Whisperer is proudly sponsored by brands that Marc trusts. Regardless of the path taken, if the person puts in the time and effort for surface prep, I feel well all end up at the same place. I have had great luck on E-bay with getting old planes. Specialty tools: it would be nice to have a breakdown of tasks with tools, and some suggestions on efficiently building a suite of tools over time to minimize redundancy.
1-102 apron plane, $115; 800-327-2520, lie-nielsen.com.Standard angle:Veritas no.
1) to 24" (no. As far as sharpening goes I started a discution on lumberjocks and had some good responces the link is http://lumberjocks.com/topics/13263, and also I read a great artical at http://jszcbf.wordpress.com so check it out My first plane, once I get around to it, will probably be a block plane. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Panes of glass and automotive sandpaper, Veritas Mk2 jig, and grinders are all valid options. (and sometimes help if Im having trouble getting the twist out on a board that does fit on the jointer). :P
A perfect example of this is the curly maple boards I find in my local Lows, Home Depot and other home centers.
Granted, a shoulder plane (sometimes also called a rabbet or rebate plane) serves a specialized purpose, but one can be invaluable if you work regularly with mortise-and-tenon joints.
I'm grossly oversimplifying things here, but you get the point. 05P41.71 (medium), $209.Lie-Nielsen no. The first one is of course what planes to start with. While wanting higher quality planes I bought cheap ones until I could teach myself how to use them and become proficient. Reverse the cutting direction if you tear out the wood. Until I had one I couldnt understand the cost difference of the Lee Valley and Lie-Nielsen brands, but having one in your hand you can see and feel the difference in quality. Plus, it was fun to make. WHY do you like a low angle plane over a standard angle? My wife just bought me a Lie-Nielsen iron low angle block plane for out anniversary, it is a thing of beauty (signed by Tom) and took beautiful shavings out of the box. I agree with Matt.
Theres simply no substitute for a shoulder plane when getting those tenons to fit just right. Some also trim dadoes and grooves if narrow enough to fit in the channel.
Buy a nice block plane, then go mosey over to HockTools.com to buy a few of thier blade/chipbreaker sets. I am not at all saying that the high end plane isnt worth it, its just in my opinion that it is something that is better getting after you are well on your way. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. As a low-angle plane, its designed to work best on end-grain, but light trimming of face grain in well-behaved woods seem just fine.
As always, you have to look at your own work, or barring that, what is on your list of to do projects.
I know there is a sticker shock when getting started but if you go a little at a time it helps. It isnt cheap but you get a quality tool that can be adapted to meet a variety of needs that might otherwise require several planes. This involves gluing progressive grits of wet/dry sandpaper to glass or other flat surface. How can I tell what number plane they are? (In fact, I might even substitute the scraper for the bench plane.). Three great finishes (that aren't polyurethane).
Question for your first shoulder plane small, medium or large? Then a low angle block plane with adjustable mouth. Not worth a fishing weight. Like it was said before the key to handplaning and chisels is sharpness.
Because of the labor and time involved, the scraper tends to fall more in the realm of the artisan or home craftsman. It's the smallest, least expensive (less than $170 for quality makes), and most versatile of all planes. You might just get hooked on em.
I bought a Footprint no. After 30 years of using original blades, I cant say as how I have noticed any problems. Quality costs money today. Thats complicated with a blade exposed on the edge. It does everything i ask it to and works well. I think I would rather buy a new one atlest I would know all the parts are there and in working order. Yes. I would reccomend Lie-Nielsen to anyone and I will definately be buying more as my hobby continues to grow.
The highest angle (90 degrees) would be found in a scraper planewhich can be used in almost any direction and wont tear out the grain. You can use a block plane to trim just about anything: easing sharp edges, flush-trimming dovetails or wood plugs, or chamfering elements, as shown at right, quicker than it takes to set up a router. Cut upwards at about a 45 angle.
I guess it dependes also on your level of wood working and what you expect from the tool if you are new to hand planes the way I set this plan up wil probably work fine but as I progress in the art of hand planes it most likely will not be great choose and I will want somthing better, and that is why I think when you ask these questions and get so many answers it is because there are so many levels of the skill.So I think if you cant aford the premium planes and dont mind doing some work to them go ahead and buy them, and in the future if hand planes are for you then invest a little more later. If so, what qualities do you like about that plane. Whether youre a beginning woodworker crafting a few pieces for your home or a seasoned professional making furniture for a living, this trio of plans will do nicely. There is no substitute for knowing how to grind, and for knowing how to hone. Most people start out with the Scary Sharp method. Hello, I am looking at the new stanleys that are a little less the LN, I am kinda whating for some reveiws from people who have bought them. I have never tryed footprint may my next one will be that.
Groz was ok like I said I really had to flatten the bottom which took a long time but really wasnt that bad.
This tool is invaluable whether youre a power tool junkie or a hand tool user. Next how to properly tune a plane. About 30 min every evening for two weeks make a whole lot of difference my my skill and confidence. A couple of hours work usually does it for me, and I recondition a lot of them. The other is to prepare the wood for finishing. Cost is a huge issue with hand planes, as a modern high quality model can cost as much as some of the power tools we want to add to our shops. I cant see investing in a high dollar plane, as a beginner, when the plane will see little use. The advantage to this solution is that you start out with a good quality block plane but can easily switch blades to turn it into a small smoothing plane. This went against the thought of buying the highest quality one can afford.
After that would be the shoulder plane (another option is a filister plane) and router plane. For international returns, please click here. Make it smooth, then rough it up and smooth it out again, rinse & repeat. All of the info Ive read here so far is good.
