Tools & Materials
Blum Tools - Blum Tools- Block Plane
Jul 26, 2012
Nicely balanced with integral handgrips; process of installing the blade and getting it set up was tedious but once set, adjustments were smooth; overall quality is excellent; light weight makes it difficult to push along wider work surfaces; short blade can be difficult to sharpen; sole was flat.
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