questionmarke Posted November 12, 2011 Report Share Posted November 12, 2011 So I have a low-angle block plane now. A refurbished and tuned 1930's Stanley. I understand the low angle block plane cuts end grain better than a standard angle block plane. Does the same apply to face grain or, perhaps, to differing varieties of woods? For instance, would I benefit from having a standard angle block plane, as well, for certain situations, or can the low angle plane do everything the standard angle plane can do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekcohen Posted November 13, 2011 Report Share Posted November 13, 2011 A higher angle is better on faces. Low angles can cause tearout, and will do so on interlocked grain, and even on some straight grained wood that has a few reversals.. A low cutting angle (37 degrees) is better only on end grain where a shear cut leaves a smoother finish. A common angle (45 degrees) on a block plane is a better allrounder set up than a low angle. The low angle block plane (12 degree bed), however, can do it all (low and higher angles), while a standard angle blockplane (20 degree bed) can only go from a common angle up. Regards from Perth Derek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onboard Posted November 13, 2011 Report Share Posted November 13, 2011 So I have a low-angle block plane now. A refurbished and tuned 1930's Stanley. I understand the low angle block plane cuts end grain better than a standard angle block plane. Does the same apply to face grain or, perhaps, to differing varieties of woods? For instance, would I benefit from having a standard angle block plane, as well, for certain situations, or can the low angle plane do everything the standard angle plane can do? Here’s a brief one paragraph article with a drawing, that may answer part of your question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmac Posted November 13, 2011 Report Share Posted November 13, 2011 Follow this link, then at the bottom of the page, click on the "Tech" links for the various blades. They explain the different cutting angles as well as anything I've seen. -- Russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onboard Posted November 13, 2011 Report Share Posted November 13, 2011 Follow this link, then at the bottom of the page, click on the "Tech" links for the various blades. They explain the different cutting angles as well as anything I've seen. -- Russ Hi Russ. I couldn't get to the webpage through the "this link". Not sure if it's my browser or the embedded link. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmac Posted November 13, 2011 Report Share Posted November 13, 2011 Hi Russ. I couldn't get to the webpage through the "this link". Not sure if it's my browser or the embedded link. Thanks. Oops, my mistake. Should be fixed now in my earlier post. (But the link the quote in your post still won't work.) -- Russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
questionmarke Posted November 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 Thanks for the links! They were helpful... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.