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  1. 02-22-2010, 1:04 PM #1
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    Question Your Best Block Plane

    This goes alongside the "Best Smooth Plane Update".

    This is also not a theoretical question based on reviews or what you heard.

    What is the Best Block Plane you have ever used?

    When the answers have piled up I'll compile and post the list.

    Photos are not necessary, but always enjoyed .
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  3. 02-22-2010, 1:08 PM #2
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    Thanks Dan.

    First answer and it is one I had never heard of!
    I'm looking at pictures to learn about it.

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    LN 60 1/2

    can get pics later
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    Ln 60-1/2...........
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    Veritas Apron plane (seriously)
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    There's two I often reach for:

    Stanley 65 knuckle joint plane with a modern iron.

    LN 60 1/2

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    [Added pixs: The LN is second from left, the 65 is third from left.]
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    LN 102, but my range of test subjects has been very limited.
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  10. 02-22-2010, 1:55 PM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by David Christopher View Post
    LN 60 1/2

    can get pics later

    Plus 1 on the 60 1/2!!!!!

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    Lee Valley Apron Plane - fits me like a glove. Just wish it had one of those shiny nx60 hoods.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Andy Hsieh View Post
    Lee Valley Apron Plane - fits me like a glove. Just wish it had one of those shiny nx60 hoods.
    Andy, if it makes you feel any better, I tried the nx60 this weekend. If you're an Apron plane kind of guy like me, the nx60 feels a little big and heavy. Looks great, but just too hefty for me as a block.

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    LN 60-1/2R



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  15. 02-22-2010, 3:06 PM #14
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    Quote Originally Posted by Brian Kent View Post
    Thanks Dan.

    First answer and it is one I had never heard of!
    I'm looking at pictures to learn about it.

    Brian
    It's just like a #9-1/2 only an inch longer and a little heavier. I think the best thing about it, is that it's easy to grip. I Can get a much better grip on it, than I can my #60-1/2.

    I have a bunch of pictures of mine here,
    http://www.dans-hobbies.com/2009/11/...5-block-plane/
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    http://www.dans-hobbies.com/2009/11/...5-block-plane/
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  16. 02-22-2010, 3:10 PM #15
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    Quote Originally Posted by Heather Thompson View Post
    Plus 1 on the 60 1/2!!!!!

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    Plus 2.

    I've got a bunch of garage sale specials that I've cleaned up and which do fine work. The Lie Nielsen 60 1/2 is better in most every way.
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