The first mini review of many block planes is up on the website.
– The HNT Gordon Block Plane
http://www.inthewoodshop.com/ToolReviews/ACompendiumofBlockPlanes.html
Keep an eye out as I add more over time.
I am trying to establish a replicatable format as this will enable others to add reviews here as well. Let me know if you have something you want to publish here.
Regards from Perth
Derek
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Derek, just a note of feedback concerning the comment on the block plane making a small smoother. I recently purchased one of Ron Brees' planes and thought to myself that the small smoother was almost like a block plane.
Your advice on manual adjustment is right on. It is much easier than most people think. A very light touch with the hammer is all that is needed. I started out trying to drive the iron instead of lightly tapping it.
Thanks for posting.
Steve Pippins
Thanks Steve.
I know which plane of Ron's to which you are referrng. I hope to start mine this weekend.
For reference, with a smoother-block plane in mind, I shall also be shortly reviewing the HNT Gordon Palm Smoother and the Mujinfang Mini Smoother. These are both 3 1/2" long smoothers, but I thought that I would include them in this category because they are so good with one-handed trimming.
Regards from Perth
Derek
Derek, just an FYI...
I have asked Ron Brees to build a true block plane. He has not committed but I am looking forward to it if he does.
Best regards, Steve
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