Newsletter – Top 10 Handplanes
Newsletter – Top 10 Handplanes
Hi Folks, sorry our Drawer Making episode 11 got delayed, should post in the morning. To hold to my commitment to post a daily video for you I decided to release one of the February Newsletter videos so you can see what we produce for that monthly publication. Enjoy this one till episode 11 is ready.
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A question if I may?
I have my go to setup that tackles 90% of my work.
However I have a few boards that seemingly can’t be planed in the conventional sense. Example, I have a piece of cocobolo that I can only get a good surface if I scrape or use a small block plane with an 80° combined bevel. This is very uncomfortable and hard on the users hand so I’m looking to invest in a dedicated setup for this task alone.
I do prefer the quality of surface on the high angle setup as opposed to any scraped surface its just very uncomfortable to use for extended periods so I’m looking for a comfortable solution.
My question is…
For tackling nightmare grain alone,and if money wasn’t an option, would you still pick the LN no 85 scraper over say, a LN no 164 low angle converted to an 80° high angle smoother?.
Can anyone recommend a skew block plane or workable alternative that isn’t nearly $500?
If you have a 4-1/2, 5-1/2 and a 7 do you really need a 6, and what purpose would it have. I have a 6 now, and am wondering if I really need it or should I get rid of it to make room for other tools.
For my shooting board I use this hand plane. https://www.leevalley.com/en-us/shop/tools/hand-tools/planes/70926-veritas-shooting-plane. There is more surface area in contact with the shooting board. That blade is skewed to cut the end grain better too.
noticed your skew block plane is used in your left hand, have looked on lei nelson site and they offer right and left. i considered the right as im right hand dominated and seem to make more sense to me, or is it like the right or left hand hockey stick, thought id ask before i make a purchase! Cheers!
I would put roughing planes first just because you use them first but the first 7 planes will fill almost every need you can think of. Thanks, Rob. Thumbs up!
Hi Rob, the skew block plane, did you show a left or right hand version? Could you explain the difference and how to identify one from the other?
Left handed shot 🙂 Are you a winger or defenseman? Great video Rob!
It doesn’t look like Lie-Nielsen sells those skew block planes anymore. ☹️
I would put roughing planes first just because you use them first but the first 7 planes will fill almost every need you can think of. Thanks, Rob. Thumbs up!
Hand tool wood working seems to be way more expensive than power tool wood working.
What is the Lie-Nielson model number for the scraper plane that you had as your #10 pick? You said that it was modeled after the Stanley #85.
You didn’t include your own draw bottom plane
After watching your old video on your top ten tools, I went out and started collecting. I’ve got them all now and you have taught me to sharpen them all. Thank you Rob!!!
Nice review as always Rob
Thanks Rob for the education on planes, Quick word of advice if you could, I have an opportunity to purchase a #6 fore plane made by a Canadian company Ideal, also a an old Fulton #8 and also a #7 Swedish made plane Jernbolaget or anchor I believe they are referred to. all three planes are in mint condition. Are you familiar with any of these planes and is their any advice you could offer, such as their worth and practicality. Thank you
Rob, is the only real difference between a smoother and other bench planes the relatively short sole compared to the blade width? Bed angle the same?
I can handle the squirrel tail plane very good, so fun to use. Thanks for all the info Rob.
I thought I was the only one with a 10 1/2 and the blade is an absolute pain to remove.
I do like my 140 for some of our Australian timbers, that laugh at the more traditional planes.
Good presentation Rob.
No compass plane?
Errr but in another video you kinda seconded the shoulder plane, where you favored using a chisel (i think) for tenons and shoulders. Now I’m confused 😂
Thank u rob so much useful advice.
I would put roughing planes first just because you use them first but the first 7 planes will fill almost every need you can think of. Thanks, Rob. Thumbs up!
Nice concise summary.
Thank you and looking forward to my order coming on Monday!
Peter
Great discussion Rob. Thanks.
Chamfer plane seems like the most useful plane. Im am going to start looking for one.
I would put roughing planes first just because you use them first but the first 7 planes will fill almost every need you can think of. Thanks, Rob. Thumbs up!
I would put roughing planes first just because you use them first but the first 7 planes will fill almost every need you can think of. Thanks, Rob. Thumbs up!
Your videos are always an education~! I don’t have much of a plane collection at this point. My first purchase was a Lie-Nielson #5 1/2 Low-angle Jack plane, and later I picked up a regular #4 and #5 (Stanleys) in great condition at a couple of antique malls for beans. I noticed that you didn’t have a low-angle in your top 10. Not something you use much?
Had to laugh at the "retail therapy, just keep buying them, you’ll feel better" comment. You are so right Rob. Thanks for doing these videos, they are truly keeping me sane these days! Cheers!
Hey there Rob and Crew. I need a Stanley No 5/7 blade. Ive checked your site and i cant tell the difference between your IBC REVIVAL and regular IBC plane blade.
The ideal quantity of a tools in your shop is n+1, where n is a current quantity.
Rob, what do you think of the Japanese hand planes? Do you use any of them?
Good information! I’ve been contemplating getting a shoulder plane. This just pushed me over the edge. You know it must be cold when Rob is wearing JEANS!
Rob…thank you so much for the continued excellent content. I’ve been following your recommendations and every one of them is spot on. Just got my LN skew block plane and while that little bugger is a challenge to set up, it does the job well. I am curious about what adjustable lamps you use? I’m unable to find a big enough one that is not garbage…the one on your bench looks large and solid. Thanks again Rob!
Been checking daily for a 5-1/2 to be in stock so I can finally get my first real quality hand plane. Looks like it’s gonna be awhile 🤦🏻♂️
WOW. How did I miss this one when it was released. Watch all your vids and live shows with out fail. Great over view. I’m still missing a few of these but I’ll get there eventually as the need arises.you have helped me a lot in my woodworking journey. Thank you so much. My dream vacation would be to attend one of your Purple Heart workshops some day.