Overview of Block Planes [Woodworkers Institute]

Block planes are among some of the handiest, most-used tools in the woodworking shop. Randy Maxey sits down for an informal overview of the various types of block planes in his collection. Each plane has unique uses and features plus, they can vary widely in cost and quality. See links below for sources.
Bench Dog No. 60-1/2 Block Plane: www.rockler.co...
Stanley No. 60-1/2 Sweetheart Low Angle Block Plane: www.rockler.co...
Stanley Model 12-960 Bailey Low-Angle Block Plane: www.rockler.co...
Veritas DX60 Block Plane: www.leevalley....
Veritas Low-Angle Block Plane: www.leevalley....
Ball Tail & Knob Set for the Veritas Low-Angle Block Plane: www.leevalley....
E.C. Emmerich Adjustable Block Plane: www.leevalley....
"Little Victor" Plane: www.leevalley....
Veritas Pocket Plane: www.leevalley....
Veritas Apron Plane: www.leevalley....
Squirrel-Tail Palm Planes: www.leevalley....
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[@kingoftimelapse6118]

Got dx60 for everyday use, excellent ergonomics and build quality.

[@brandonwoodworkersclub4097]

Real nice collection there. Thanks for sharing them with us!

[@99luvpink]

I have a Honeywell hand planer. I heard the last time they were manufacturer was 1959.
Does anyone know its value? I don’t see the Honeywell name on any of the antique hand planers ….
I see Stanley and other brands …. any advice to indicate the value?

[@ismanismun5736]

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[@niallgartland8193]

Nice video does the timber block plane say it's from east Germany as I have one that does so it's pre 1990

[@fitchitis]

You may be referring to "Howal"? ECE is a company from western Germany and these block planes are relatively modern with a depth adjustor but the mouth still isn't adjustable. There are few wooden (German) planes that do have an adjustable mouth, if you are interested look for "Reformputzhobel", but these are not block planes. Planes have been a bit too traditional over here for a long time. ;)

[@bobgodfrey9524]

No Lie Nielsen planes?

[@Definitely.Youtube]

Aaa

[@benceszabo465]

Algorithm comment

[@kentgreenough75]

I tried a new Stanley 60 1/2. It was junk! The sole wasn’t close to flat, concave, no such luck, it was convexed!! Next, the blade back was no flat,, nor was the bed. Sanded everything for hours, flatten the sole, never again! Flatten the blade, sharpen it and now what? The blade advanced crooked! No amount of blade adjustment worked, not even hammer taps helped. Complete piece of junk. Do yourself a large favor and avoid the hardware store Stanley . Totally lacking in even basic quality, fit, finish and functionality. Never again.

[@deezynar]

This video is a waste of time.
The biggest thing anyone should know about block planes is that they were designed for people who work on site, and not in a shop. They need a plane that they can carry in their toolbelt, and they only need it to trim a little wood for fitting things that had already been built in a shop.
Block planes are meant to be carried around, otherwise, they are inferior to a smoothing plane for every task because their ergonomics are not as good as a bench plane. If you work in your shop, and don't do any field work, you don't need a block plane. And if you do field work, you want to get a block plane that is light, and compact, so it is easy to carry in a belt or apron. The boutique brands are all heavy as a brick because they completely misunderstand what they are needed for. Mechanical adjustment is easier to set and reset quickly on the fly. But anyone who is experienced with adjusting a plane with a hammer may prefer one without a mechanical adjuster because they are lighter. The tool is meant to trim drawer bottoms and cabinet door edges when you are installing them in the field. So, consider the maximum width of material you use for those parts, and you'll probably select a narrower block plane over a wider one.
And don't argue that low angle block planes cut end grain better because they really don't. I have tested it myself, and I've seen tests done by many others, and they all agree.
The chances are very likely that you will buy a block plane and only use it when you tell yourself that you should use it every once in a while, because you feel bad for spending the money on it.