I just saw the new planes being advertised on Woodcraft website but with little info available. Any good/bad experience with these? I am particularly interested in the #5.
According to Woodcraft website...
- Modeled after the Bedrocks, Stanley Tool's very best line, WoodRiver planes feature the same heavy castings and fully machined frogs
- This arrangement reduces chatter by supporting the blade and helps to reduce tear-out when planing highly figured wood
- Lightly finished rosewood handles provide comfort and control
- Most importantly, the tools require almost no tune-up prior to use
- Soles and sides are machined flat and square within tightly held tolerances ensuring these planes are as close to ready to use as can be made
- Usually, just a light touch up on the high-carbon Rc60-64 blades will enable you to go right to