I am learning to work wood with hand tools only. I have recently tried chinese knockoffs (the rear handle threads stripped out) and restoring antique shop finds (needed a LOT of TLC to true up but it did work).
I was looking at getting: (all amazon's names)
- Stanley 12-139 Bailey No.60-1/2 Low Angle Block Plane
- Stanley 12-204 No 4 Smoothing Bench Plane
- Stanley 12-905 14-Inch No.5 Contractor Grade Smooth Bottom Bench Plane
- Woodstock D3752 3-In-1 Shoulder Plane
- Stanley 12-978 1-1/2-Inch x 10-Inch Bullnose Rabbet Plane
- Stanley 12-951 SpokeShave with Flat Base
This is less than two Lee Valley or Lie Nielsen planes so its very affordable. The New Stanley SW planes have had decent reviews, they are not their old quality but still very usable. I have never seen the Woodstock 3-in-1 before so I would be interested in hearing opinions.
I am brand new to using hand planes so I don't want to buy the best to learn on…. I made that mistake with a $65 chisel I overheated…
I was looking at getting: (all amazon's names)
- Stanley 12-139 Bailey No.60-1/2 Low Angle Block Plane
- Stanley 12-204 No 4 Smoothing Bench Plane
- Stanley 12-905 14-Inch No.5 Contractor Grade Smooth Bottom Bench Plane
- Woodstock D3752 3-In-1 Shoulder Plane
- Stanley 12-978 1-1/2-Inch x 10-Inch Bullnose Rabbet Plane
- Stanley 12-951 SpokeShave with Flat Base
This is less than two Lee Valley or Lie Nielsen planes so its very affordable. The New Stanley SW planes have had decent reviews, they are not their old quality but still very usable. I have never seen the Woodstock 3-in-1 before so I would be interested in hearing opinions.
I am brand new to using hand planes so I don't want to buy the best to learn on…. I made that mistake with a $65 chisel I overheated…