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Great comparison Mark, thanks. I really do agree with you and everyone that I have a Union. All hail the collective knowledge. Thanks again everyone.

Nice suggestions guys.

The only plane I used on the bench was a LN low angle block (man I love that thing). The photo of the bench was taken just after a coat of boiled linseed oil. That's all it...

That's a great link Sean.

Took a very long hiatus from woodworking (sold all my big power tools when we moved) and now I'm back in a position to pick things up again. This time space is a real factor and it seems like the...

Been looking and I think you guys are correct. All the things you mentioned plus that thick blade iron and no real connection to any Stanley types. This will make replacing the tote and lever cap so...

Thanks Rodney.
Geez, I didn't even consider it could be a different make. The other #2's grandpa has are clearly marked Stanley or Bedrock.
Back to the researching...

Kind of excited about this tool that was given to me by my wife's grandfather. It's incomplete, fairly rough, and the length has me confused as to which type this falls under.
The good news is I...

Just started down the hand tool path and got one of these as well. Just about busted a gut moving it around...
Was thinking of making something for it to sit on so I could at least get my fingers...

Thanks for the replies everyone. You gave me just what I needed.
Glenn brings up a good point and I'm sure I'll be there some day.

Alan.

I should have been more clear but you guys got the gist. I was talking about figured wood/end grain as well as non figured wood.

So if I had a low angle plane with a blade for figured wood and one...

Just wondering if the low angle planes can do double duty? Especially if someone's budget only allowed for a limited number of planes. I also realize this is a slippery slope...

Thanks,

Alan.

I've mainly been a lurker here and on WC since the Pond dried up, but wanted to wish all my internet woodworking buddies a happy holiday. Here's the illustration I did for our annual Christmas card. ...