There are a lot of different ways to smooth and shape wood, and hand planers are just one option. Are they worth it? It depends on what you need. If you need to quickly remove a lot of material or shape irregular surfaces, a hand planer can be a great tool. They're also relatively inexpensive and easy to find. On the other hand, if you need a perfectly smooth surface or need to work with very thin pieces of wood, you might be better off with a different tool.
Stanley planes are good tools for woodworking. They are durable and have a good reputation. I have not had any problems with my Stanley planes.
Yes, hand planes can end grain. A hand plane is a tool that is pushed or pulled along a surface to smooth or shape it. The blade of a hand plane is set at a low angle to the body of the plane, which makes it ideal for cutting end grain.
There are many types of hand planes, including bench planes, block planes, rabbet planes, shoulder planes, and fillister planes.
4.5/5
Wide planing action provides a smooth surface
Easily re-sharpened with a small diamond stone
Excellent control & balance
Simply attach it to a standard 100mm (4″) or 115mm (4 1/2″) grinder and it can be used flat to create large level surfaces, or used at angles to provide shallow cuts for fine shaping, planing and sculpting.
$234
This review is intended for people who plan to use it primarily for peeling logs, such as those used for log homes, fences, or other projects where the only goal is to get rid of bark. The most of evaluations appear to be for wood carvers, which I do not claim to be, so I assumed someone out there could find it beneficial because I didn't notice any reviews addressing this particular chore.This is at least comparably fast to the well-known chain saw log peeling attachment. I built a 12x10 saddle-notched sauna a few years ago using the former to peel black spruce logs, and it eventually broke lately (due to my own idiocy and not the tool's problem). So I made the decision to do this since I had a new project in the works and winter was quickly approaching in Alaska.The majority of the logs I'm peeling come from dead, standing spruce, it should be noted. If they were green, I would just peel them with a draw knife because green spruce are delightful to work with. Don't take this too seriously if your logs are green; I have no idea how well this tool works in that situation.When dry, black spruce chisels like superglue. power tools now. The ability to CHEW through anything you throw at it is good. Compared to what was achieved with the chainsaw attachment, the finish is undoubtedly more rough. Nevertheless, I'd say it's a little easier on the back, less exhausting, and perhaps faster. The cost is also lower.One very important word of caution: put on a face shield. I wore safety glasses and a chainsaw helmet with a mesh face shield, but I continued to get flying chips in my face. Before I fire this up again, I'll be spending money on a polycarbonate shield that provides additional protection.Additionally, this attachment for an angle grinder wants to harm you more than any other. If you don't have a solid grasp or it bites in unexpectedly on knots, just hold on tight. Please take note that I set up my grinder carefully and in accordance with the directions.Remember to maintain a tight grasp on the instrument with both hands until the disc comes to a complete halt. I've used wire brushes, flap discs, and cutoff wheels, so I've never been very concerned with kick back. You must be with this tool. And a delicate touch is all that's required.Positives: No chainsawslightly quieterNo odor of exhaustless likelihood of losing a legSignificantly lighter/less worn outperhaps fasterCons: The cutting edge cannot be replaced.electricity is necessaryMore sawdust means a greater chance of eye damage.Uneven finish—I have numerous logs. After I finish peeling for a 5-acre fence, I'll try to update this. I hope it withstands some hard use.
4.4/5
Stainless Steel Body
Body Size: Long 4.13in, Width 2.75in
Easily adjustable blade with the screw
Iron Size: 0.31in
Comfortable Wooden handle
$234
When I first opened the package and noticed the size, I was a little shocked because I have large hands and can barely create a fist. However, I am to blame for not checking the conversion twice. However, this tiny device performs admirably. There was no need to tune the blade because it was sharp out of the box (smooth out and level the bottom plate). works perfectly. Since my table saw doesn't have dado blades and I don't have a band saw, I frequently use repeated passes on the table saw to cut off waste wood while creating lap joints and dovetails. Which is effective but not entirely smooth; hence, chiseling and/or sanding are required to remove the grooves. Although I do have a huge router, I always keep it securely fastened to its routing table since I detest having to take it out for a short period of time and then put it back. This manual plane accomplishes the job pretty well. I'm very delighted I made this purchase. Good job, gentlemen.
4.3/5
Includes thumbscrew blade tension for quick blade replacement
Stanley - Black & Decker
Limited lifetime warranty
Die-cast alloy body
Fitted with a replaceable 5-1/2-inch (140mm) fine cut blade
N/A
Imported
$234
Even though it is only five and seven eighths of an inch long, it worked quickly to bevel the edges of several of the calf blocks I created (used for exercise training). The length of a calf block is around two feet. It took around fifteen minutes to carefully round the edges. It performed admirably. Sharp and spotless Remainder, resembling wood paper, just accumulates inside. It won't cause any issues because it can be very easily pulled out when full or will simply push out on its own. The readily replaceable blade can be be set up with the teeth facing either way so that you can push or pull. But you may accomplish it by just rotating the entire device. The blade features two built-on, simple, symmetrical turned-up edges that hook into the front (lower end as shown in the picture) and onto the removable screw on the back end. very simple and stable design Since they last and have easy-to-replace parts, like blades, I prefer simple, robust equipment.I'm a premier member, thus it took two days to arrive on schedule. Its replaceable grater blades are another feature I enjoy. Since they are Stanley, I imagine that the 21-398 replacement blades are simple to find. I had no trouble using this small, effective surform even if my hands are particularly huge in size. Even though it is essentially a surform, I would suggest the Stanley 21-399 Pocket Plane to anyone for any task besides extremely large ones. However, I am unable to think of a circumstance in which shaping wood on a hand surform would necessitate a longer grater. I haven't used it on plastic or metal yet; I've only used it on recently-grown wood. It also molded, shaved, and cut like butter. I'm not sure how the blade—or any other blade of this kind—would function on metal surfaces or the 300-year-old wood in the Lattingtown home where I grew up!
4.2/5
great for grinding wood surface
Size: W54 x H150 x D38mm
Blade width: 40mm
Weight: 140g
Total length: 150mm
$234
No doubt worth it.I've been a craftsman for more than 30 years, and since 2004, I've operated a one-man wood and metal fabrication business. Many of my own hand and power tools are homemade (wood lathe, table saw and belt sanders). I presently build recurve, bamboo-backed archery bows and the handles for my hand-forged knives using a little Stanley block plane and an imported Chinese jack plane that resembles a Stanley number 4.I've been contemplating making some hand planes out of some scraps of incredibly hard maple that measure around 2"x2"x10". They'll probably end up being either modified Krenov style or Japanese style, in my opinion.When I found this for less than $10, I reasoned that it would, at the very least, give me some ideas when I eventually create my own.Three days after my internet purchase, it showed up.It showed up SCARY quickly.Now, among other things, I use a semi-traditional Japanese charcoal pit forge to manufacture hand-forged blades (which, of course, I made myself). I am skilled in making and honing knives that can cut through paper. The iron in this plane was delivered as sharp as I could get it using my 1200 grit sandpaper and dead flat granite sharpening slab.The wood resembles Japanese white oak (shiroi kashi), however it is not as durable or of a superior grade as my bokken made of Japanese white oak. There aren't any knots or flaws that I can see, though. My white oak bokken is too soft for me to dig my fingernail through, but I can with this plane, sort of.I've provided some images of the one I obtained. In one of the photos, you can see where my fingernail went in.Overall, I get the impression that this little plane is much more delicate than my vintage Stanley block plane and that it will need to be handled with more care. It does, however, appear to be quite well made, and I anticipate using it in place of my dependable old block plane for the majority of work.In conclusion, if you require a block plane, I highly recommend this one. When you have it, use it lightly and, if necessary, raise your skill level.
4.1/5
⤠DESIGN REASONABLE --- The use of double-screw adjustment screw, you can easily adjust the planing thickness lock stable planing smooth.
⤠GOOD HELPER FOR WOOD WORK --- Planing the use of iron casting surface spray, streamlined design overall beautiful, easy operation.
⤠PRODUCT INFORMATION --- Tough 46mm carbon steel blades; Size: Length: 10". Blade hardness: 58-60HRC. Comfortable contoured handles and Corrosion-resistant epoxy coating.
⤠REDUCE WEAR --- The bottom of the choice of wear-resistant material, can effectively reduce the bottom of wear, to extend the service life.
⤠HIGH QUALITY --- Blade selection SK2 material and the whole after heat treatment, knife-edge with a long wear resistance. The overall product heat treatment, high hardness and toughness, longer service life.
$234
This blade tool needs to be sharpened or honed before use, just like most blade tools. I used it right out of the box to see how well it worked, and it hurt. The wood was gouged and skipped. The blade has a fairly coarse grind when purchased. I built a straightforward honing jig a la Paul Sellers and used it on the stones. Getting the surface even and crisp took some time. I was successful in optimizing a spokeshave by using Paul's instructions. Since I don't use it frequently, I'm content with the price I paid and the time it took to make it work. I would advise purchasing a higher-quality spokeshave that will last longer and not require as much initial setup if one anticipated using this one frequently.
4.1/5
Tough carbon steel blades.The spokeshave is to plane complex surfaces and irregular patterns on your wood craft such as arcs and curves.
Package:Pack of 1*SpokeShave.We will give you a replacement or refund if our items have any quality problems.
SIZE:Spoke Shave total length:10''.Blade length:45mm(1.78'').Blade thickness:2mm(0.08''))
Blade hardness: 58-60HRC.Unbreakable for carpenter sharpener a lifetime use.Heat treated steel blade.
Comfortable contoured handles and Corrosion-resistant epoxy coating.Adjustable Spoke Shave with double handles for convenient control
$234
I've never purchased a spoke before, so I don't really know how to compare it to others, but I'll share my experience anyhow.I just received this; the package is a little thin, and there are no instructions. Although it's a really simple tool, I believe it ought to at least make a few statements.When I used it in a scrap piece to test it out and learn, one of the handles would hit the vise since it's a little bigger than I had anticipated. Smaller pieces of wood, wood mounted on a vise, and wood that is closer to other surfaces will all plainly fall into this category. It's a little difficult and won't give you a good cut.The blade is smooth and sharp aside from that.It took me some time to realize that in order to lower the blade more easily, I needed to release the center screw. Which takes me to my second criticism. The blade is lowered by a device that resembles a nut but has a lip; however, the issue is that there are two of these devices. Therefore, it's challenging to lower them simultaneously; you must do it one at a time. This is problematic since you want a straight blade to create even cuts regardless of the part of the blade you utilize.Since there is no simple way to gauge depth, it is tough to determine how much you are saving off, thus you kind of have to utilize the spoke in one motion or not modify it.Sometimes the shavings become stuck on the spoke, making it challenging to work; you have to stop and remove each time.
4/5
Limited Lifetime Warranty
N/A
Compact and lightweight polypropylene molded body
Curved blade handy and efficient for stock removal
7-1/4-Inch
Works on the pull stroke. Simple, click-on blade replacement
Sidecut teeth in blade useful for shaving in corners
$234
Maybe I'm the foolish one, but it seems like you have to take off the blade in order to release the shaver from the paperboard that is wedged between the blade and the plastic tool before you can even use this, then you have to put the blade back on. First and first, I don't want to cut myself, and secondly, despite how flimsy it all seems, I don't want to take a chance on breaking the tool or straining the blade's catch so that it won't be snug when I reconnect it. SMH.Update: I used it and as soon as I did, the blade and paperboard came off. The blade held when I re-attached it. Once I put some muscle into it, I was genuinely amazed with its ability to shave. My shed door was cut down so it could close, and everything is still in tact. Definitely worth the extra cost that was paid!
3.9/5
Comfortable contoured handles,planing the use of iron casting surface spray, streamlined design overall beautiful, easy operation.
Size: 9â€* 1 3/4;Blade hardness: 58-60HRC;blades:tough 44mm carbon steel blades;Material: High grade metal and steel, brass;Main Color: Black, Red
Spoke Shave Plane is a Specilized handy tool for carpenter sharpener using.This Isa good starter/beginner plane to use.Adjustable cutters ideal for shaping the chair legs & seats,curved templates and many other kinds of curved work.
Blade selection SK2 material and the whole after heat treatment, knife-edge with a long wear resistance. The overall product heat treatment, high hardness and toughness, longer service life.
Package included: 1 Pcs Adjustable Spokeshave + 4 PCS Planer Blade
$234
This is not the tool for you if you're looking for Lie-Nielsen caliber. But for useful tools, it's a pretty reasonable price. The blades had a noticeable burr on the back of each one and appeared to have been sharpened with gravel. Due to the fact that I had two spoke shaves, I polished and sharpened one while knocking the burr off of the other. With little effort, both provided extremely excellent slices. The one that had been polished and sharpened was noticeably simpler to use and left a nicer finish, but I wouldn't say it was noticeably superior. The soles could use some sanding because they are harsh, but it's more of a spoke shave than a smoothing plane. I'll smooth the sharpened and polished one when I have some free time to see whether it makes a noticeable difference. However, it's a fantastic bargain for the money. Both blades had a higher degree of blueing; I believe this was done to flame-harden the steel rather than polish it. On the polished one, it came off easily, and the steel seemed to be fairly tough. To flatten, sharpen, and polish needed some time. For such a cheap tool, the steel was more tougher than I had anticipated. Overall, I'm really happy with the purchase. The $30 Stanley spoke shave looks very same, but I've never used one. Although the Stanley certainly has a flatter sole and a far nicer blade and iron, and costs just a quarter as much, I am quite happy with these tools.
3.3/5
Manufactured in China
This product is easy to use
This product is high quality product
$234
For the price, this plane is excellent. Anyone considering purchasing this aircraft should read G. Conner's evaluation and adhere to his maintenance recommendations. Additionally, I suggest viewing Paul Sellers' instructional videos on sharpening and restoring hand planes. Without the correct setup and sharpening, no plane, not even a high-end one, will function at its best. My plane's sole was relatively flat when it arrived, but it was made perfect in five minutes on my smooth granite countertop with some 400 grit paper. It took the frog a bit longer to correct, but another five minutes with a file and some sandpaper did the trick. I've found that some folks mistakenly believe the tote to be made of plastic, and I can see why they might. Although the tote's heavy paint finish makes it appear to be plastic, when I removed it and scraped some of the finish off the bottom, I discovered that it is actually made of wood. Which type of wood? Who knows, but it appears capable of the job. I have a number of older, high-quality planes, but I find that when I'm working on guitars, I frequently use this one.
A hand plane can remove a lot of material quickly. The amount it can remove depends on the size and type of plane. A large plane can take off more material than a small one. A smoothing plane can take off more material than a finishing plane.
Different hand planes are used for different purposes. For example, a smoothing plane is used to smooth out rough wood, while a jack plane is used to remove larger amounts of material.
Hand planes are tools that have a blade set at a fixed angle in a body, which is used to smooth or shape wood. The blade can be adjusted to remove different amounts of material, depending on the desired finish. Hand planes are used to create a smooth surface on a piece of wood.
There are four types of planes: the commercial airliner, the business jet, the military plane, and the personal plane. Each has its own purpose and function. The commercial airliner is the most common type of plane. It is used to transport large numbers of people over long distances. Business jets are smaller and faster than commercial airliners. They are used by businesses to transport employees and clients quickly and efficiently. Military planes are designed for combat and are heavily armed and armored. Personal planes are small, private aircraft that are used for leisure or business travel.
A No. 6 plane is a general-purpose hand plane used for a variety of tasks, such as smoothing wood, shaping edges and trimming tenons. It is also known as a smoothing plane.
The Number 4 plane is a small block plane used for finishing work. It is also known as a smoothing plane.
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