Best Block Plane
STANLEY 12-960 Contractor Grade Low Angle Block Plane
Stanley
And quick-release cam-lock makes cutter removal for sharpening fast. Keep in mind that basic epoxy-coated finish, not the fit and finish of premium block planes.
- 13-1/2 degree bed angle
- Quick-release cam-lock cutter
- Precision-ground cast iron base
- Finger grips for one-handed use
Pros
- 13-1/2 degree bed angle is effective for end grain, lower than most block planes
- Quick-release cam-lock makes cutter removal for sharpening fast
- Precision-ground cast iron sides and bottom hold flatness under regular use
- Finger grips machined into the sides support comfortable one-handed control
Cons
- Basic epoxy-coated finish, not the fit and finish of premium block planes
- Not a substitute for a bench plane, different role in the workshop
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