Mitch. Very well done. Never thought of tapping the blade. You've taught me a couple of new tricks. Thank you. I'm sure it's on you to do list, but could you do a video on which plane you'd use and why? Cheers Mick
Thanks Mick. Good idea for a video. My to do list is pretty big, some on paper, some in my head, some I'm sure forgotten. But your idea would fit into the general theme I'm working on at the moment, so watch this space. Regards, Mitch
Excellent video Mitch! I just sub'd to this channel as well as to your 2nd channel. Just purchased a Lee Valley Veritas low angle block plane last week. Cheers from Ontario, Canada. Larry B
I've just purchased an old 220 on ebay, which I look forward to sharpening and using! Any reason why you don't use that one as much as the others in your video? Do the others perform better, or are they more comfortable to use ?
I just prefer the low angle block planes. I'm usually using them on end grain, for which the low angle seems to work better, and they're more comfortable in the hand too. The 220 I have does work well, so I'm sure you'll be happy once it's sharpened!
Hi Stephen, The Record is a 060½ (equivalent of Stanley 60½). My favorite is the Lie-Nielsen, but mostly due to it's narrower size and general heft. I'm very tempted to get the Quangsheng equivalent (www.workshopheaven.com/quangsheng-low-angle-block-plane.html) but I know I don't need it ;-)
@@mitchwoodwork i watched a recent Rob Cosmon video on block planes. But I found it biased. My kidney doesn't like the price of the Lie-Neilson 😂 Have you tried any of the Veritas yet? They're even more expensive though. I suppose you get what you pay for.
@@SteS Rob is, or was, associated with a company making plane irons, and also Wood River I believe. That doesn't mean he gives biased commentary, but would make me check other sources too. It's similar with me talking about products I've been sent in return for doing a review. I tell it as I find it, but what if the supplier picks the best of a batch to send to me? My best advice is to buy from somewhere that will refund you if you're not satisfied, and test out your purchases straight away. Lie-Nielsen were expensive when I got mine in the early naughties. They've been great, mostly, but I wouldn't buy them if I had my time again, when arguably equally good options are available for half the price or less.
@@mitchwoodwork thanks. I read a few comments and they think the video was a little bias towards the planes he said came out on top. I'll do a little more research. Thanks again :)
I've sent ron hock a message but I guess it will be to expensive for the amount of times I use the plane. Do you know if the Stanley blades are any good because I've contacted workshop heaven and they said they only sell Quangsheng 102 replacement blades which have a slightly different design to the Stanley so they don't know if they would be compatible.
I'm reasonably happy with the irons from Stanley. They take a good edge, however they do seem to blunt quicker than cryo-blades like the Hock. Shallow angles can be a little brittle too. But for the money they seem okay. Check out Axminster's Rider plane range too - I like their irons, but not sure it they do the 102
The explanation of the Stanley 220 was exactly what I was looking for. Thanks.
Richard Anderson Cheers Richard, I'm pleased it was useful.
You have produced some very informative videos Mitch. I am looking forward to your future videos. Thank you.
Derek
GiddyUp994 Thanks Derek, much appreciated. Happy woodworking, Mitch
GiddyUp994 Thanks Derek, much appreciated. Happy woodworking, Mitch
Very Good and Clear presentation. Well Done.
Phil Perez Thanks Phil, pleased you liked it. Happy woodworking, Mitch
Thank you. Planes were always a mystery to me! what a wonderful invention!
+MrSullismom Indeed! My pleasure.
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Block Plane a very handy tool. Use it every day & i did pick up
a couple of pointers. Thanks
Jamshed Sethna Thanks, happy woodworking, Mitch
Nicely presented! Thank you.
Kevin Chamberlain cheers Kevin
Mitch. Very well done. Never thought of tapping the blade. You've taught me a couple of new tricks. Thank you. I'm sure it's on you to do list, but could you do a video on which plane you'd use and why? Cheers Mick
Thanks Mick.
Good idea for a video. My to do list is pretty big, some on paper, some in my head, some I'm sure forgotten. But your idea would fit into the general theme I'm working on at the moment, so watch this space. Regards, Mitch
Very useful information. Block planes are seldom covered in instructional videos.
Gary Blair cheers Gary, they're great little work horses.
Thanks for the video, has confirmed that I'll be happy with the Record block plane
Go through the sole flattening that you would with a smoother, and you'll have a very capable block plane.
Excellent video Mitch! I just sub'd to this channel as well as to your 2nd channel. Just purchased a Lee Valley Veritas low angle block plane last week. Cheers from Ontario, Canada. Larry B
Cheers Larry, I've not tried the Veritas low angle block, but they look fine planes. Good to have you sub'd. Happy woodworking, Mitch
Good info.
+Robert Brunston Cheers Robert. Happy woodworking, Mitch
Nice presentation.
Jim Sear Cheers Jim. Visit the website for details of a prize draw.
Thanks this was informative to total neophytes like myself.
Cheers!
I'm just a luthier-wanna-be. I'm trying to add to my meager woodworking knowledge and YT is a terrific source for this.
when the blade is put in, is it put in with the flat of the blade facing up or down
John Thackray These are bevel up planes, so the iron back (flat side) faces down.
I've just purchased an old 220 on ebay, which I look forward to sharpening and using! Any reason why you don't use that one as much as the others in your video? Do the others perform better, or are they more comfortable to use ?
I just prefer the low angle block planes. I'm usually using them on end grain, for which the low angle seems to work better, and they're more comfortable in the hand too. The 220 I have does work well, so I'm sure you'll be happy once it's sharpened!
Thanks! I might keep an eye out for one of those Record ones as well.
Hi Mitch, I'm on the look out for one. What's the no. of the record there? Also, which is your favourite one?
Hi Stephen, The Record is a 060½ (equivalent of Stanley 60½). My favorite is the Lie-Nielsen, but mostly due to it's narrower size and general heft. I'm very tempted to get the Quangsheng equivalent (www.workshopheaven.com/quangsheng-low-angle-block-plane.html) but I know I don't need it ;-)
@@mitchwoodwork i watched a recent Rob Cosmon video on block planes. But I found it biased. My kidney doesn't like the price of the Lie-Neilson 😂 Have you tried any of the Veritas yet? They're even more expensive though. I suppose you get what you pay for.
@@SteS Rob is, or was, associated with a company making plane irons, and also Wood River I believe. That doesn't mean he gives biased commentary, but would make me check other sources too. It's similar with me talking about products I've been sent in return for doing a review. I tell it as I find it, but what if the supplier picks the best of a batch to send to me? My best advice is to buy from somewhere that will refund you if you're not satisfied, and test out your purchases straight away.
Lie-Nielsen were expensive when I got mine in the early naughties. They've been great, mostly, but I wouldn't buy them if I had my time again, when arguably equally good options are available for half the price or less.
@@mitchwoodwork thanks. I read a few comments and they think the video was a little bias towards the planes he said came out on top. I'll do a little more research. Thanks again :)
Is that mark on your fingernail permanent?
+mike thompson No Mike, whatever it was (I can't recall) definitely isn't there now.
I have a Stanley 102 that needs the blade sharpening but before I go messing about with it do you know if I can buy a replacement blade for it.
Stanley still sell a 102 with a 34mm blade, so I'm guessing the answer is yes. If you have the funds, ask Ron Hock to make you one.
I've sent ron hock a message but I guess it will be to expensive for the amount of times I use the plane. Do you know if the Stanley blades are any good because I've contacted workshop heaven and they said they only sell Quangsheng 102 replacement blades which have a slightly different design to the Stanley so they don't know if they would be compatible.
I'm reasonably happy with the irons from Stanley. They take a good edge, however they do seem to blunt quicker than cryo-blades like the Hock. Shallow angles can be a little brittle too. But for the money they seem okay.
Check out Axminster's Rider plane range too - I like their irons, but not sure it they do the 102
I think that’s a 103 the 102 should be a low angle
You had me wondering, but I checked today and it's definitely got '102' on the casting
Gee, my block plane is a piece of junk.
oh dear, sorry to have brought you to that conclusion. At least you should now know what to look for. Happy woodworking
No problem, your video was very helpful. I just have a list started, and a better block was just added.