Lee Bussy Posted August 18, 2015 Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 (edited) I has no planes!I am not a hand-tool user, I lack the ability to appreciate a Lie Neilsen or the like. I would like to learn, and I certainly have had enough opportunities to use the proper tool for the job when working but I have not. For instance I use the RO sander when something is a bit too long - with the expected results. So, I think I'd like to add a block plane to my arsenal. Preferably something that won't be so bad/cheap I'd never learn, but not so expensive that I avoid the expense. Anyone have one sitting around looking for a new home? If so, let me know and let's talk a price. Edited August 18, 2015 by LBussy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted August 18, 2015 Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 (edited) Just log into LN and order a rabbeted block plane and don't look back. Edited August 18, 2015 by TIODS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vyrolan Posted August 18, 2015 Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 Just long into LN and order a rabbeted block plane and don't look back.That LN rabbet block plane is one of the more agreed-upon planes out there...although the general level of agreement may be due to there not being a great Veritas equivalent. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Bussy Posted August 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 You guys must be a giggle a minute at AA meetings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trip Posted August 18, 2015 Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 ==>I am not a hand-tool userYet.... ==>I lack the ability to appreciate a Lie NeilsenGo into the light! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Bussy Posted August 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 NOT THAT I'M ABOUT TO BUY ... but ... LN website says this about beginning with planes:Planes:Everyone needs a Block Plane, and our No. 60½ Adjustable Mouth Block Plane is the most versatile design. If you start with rough wood, the next tool you need is a Jack Plane -- our No. 62 Low Angle Jack is our favorite.Why would I want the rabbeting block plane? Remember, I probably won't understand the explanation anyway ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trip Posted August 18, 2015 Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 That's Easy --- You don't... Your first plane should not be a rabbeting BP...Personally, I prefer the smaller apron planes (102 and 103) -- and so do many others...However, I do agree, if you get just one block plane, it should be the 60 1/2. If you plan on having few planes (say three or four), then the LAJ is a good second, some sort of smoother third and large shoulder fourth... The R-BP falls around twelfth... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Bussy Posted August 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 Fine .. FINE! I bought the L-N block plane. Now I guess I need to get that honing guide modified - not done that yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted August 18, 2015 Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 You won't be disappointed. Super easy to get the hang of and use. One of my favorite purchases from LN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Cancelleri Posted August 18, 2015 Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 Yep, everyone needs a block plane. Mine touches everything I work on. Great for breaking edges, cleaning up end grain, chamfers, leveling high spots on joints. Enjoy it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 I must be the old guy here.. I have 3 block planes.. An older Stanley 60 1/2, a Stanley 120 and a Stanley 130... And like everyone here, they all get used! You did good with the LN. You'll enjoy it.. I've not heard one bad thing about them! Except maybe the price! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 I must be the old guy here.. Nailed it. B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 Nailed it. B)Kreged it! Whippersnapper! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick S Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 Yep, everyone needs a block plane. Mine touches everything I work on. Great for breaking edges, cleaning up end grain, chamfers, leveling high spots on joints. Enjoy it!You'll love the LN block plane. It's the most used hand tool in my shop. Like Tom said, it touches everything I make at some or several points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lee Bussy Posted August 19, 2015 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 I know spending well means spending once. I guess I just needed to try to save some money. Here's the full story: After posting here originally I was chatting with my wife over lunch. I said something about you guys fiddling while Rome burned and she said "Well I'll just move some money into your account now, go ahead and buy what you want." I am going to have to keep that lady. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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