hey folks,
First post here. I am interested in getting into old school woodworking. I have very little experience, built a climbing wall on my house and decks on my parent's house as well as mine. But I would like to get into finer wood work. I have a decent set of general contacting type tools. But I am looking to buy my first hand plane. From what I have read I understand that a Stanley #4, #5, and a low angle block plane are a pretty good starting point. The block plane I will buy from Lie-Nielson as it is not too expensive. But as for a first bench plane would a 4 or 5 serve me better? I plan to buy a used Stanley. i was thinking of using the original blade as practice on sharpening and buy a Hock blade as a replacement. Is this a good idea? Also I was looking at the Hock plane kit. What type of plane is it? It seems like a good beginning project. By the way my first builds will most likely be saw bench/horses and a works table.
Thanks,
casey