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February 2007 - A Higher Plane |
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Block planes slice through end-grain |
1. Veritas Standard Block Plane, a
workhorse ductile cast-iron body with brass locking knob and
A2 steel blade, $139, www.leevalley.com,
800-267-8761
2. Stanley model 12-247, an economical
cast-iron body with epoxy coating and steel blade, $28, www.stanleytools.com,
800-263-6292
3. Bridge City Tool Works HP-6, an
exquisitely precise brass body with rosewood inlay and A2 steel
blade, $386, www.bridgecitytools.com,
800-253-3332
Small marvels, block planes are shorter than the length of your
outstretched hand, which makes them perfect for keeping one
in your tool belt or shop apron as you work. They’re also
small enough to use with a one-handed grip and, with a blade
set at about 20°, block planes are ideal for cutting end-grain.
Use one to fit joints, trim parts or perform other delicate
tasks. |
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by Susan Peters, photos by Donna Griffith |
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