77.Block Planes

[@4tannus]

Thanks Graham. I always enjoy your information.

[@gjbmunc]

My pleasure!

[@ga5743]

Thank you Graham your teaching is much appreciated. Enjoy your day.

[@gjbmunc]

My pleasure!

[@joesisco1925]

Little Aussie brand block plane was the first I ever bought. Took days before I understood how to physically use the thing but when it clicked, I fell in love with it!

[@gjbmunc]

Great!

[@blahahbly11]

Love the videos. FYI the Lie-Nielsen rabbet block plane does not have an adjustable mouth, it is fixed.

[@gjbmunc]

You're right.

[@RoyCollyer]

Love your videos, I’ve become fascinated with old tools since I started working with wood during lockdown and found out that my daughters dog had a serious aversion to power tools (would go absolutely bonkers whenever I used one !) so I started collecting and using old hand tools. It’s impossible to describe the joy and satisfaction of using an old tool to someone who hasn’t tried it.

[@gjbmunc]

Very cool!

[@MCsCreations]

Really interesting topic, Graham! Thanks for the lesson! 😃 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@gjbmunc]

Thank you! Will do!

[@franckbricaud]

Great ! Thanks

[@gjbmunc]

You are welcome!

[@johnford7847]

Fascinating! Thank you for sharing.

[@gjbmunc]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@David.M.]

Great information, thanks.

[@gjbmunc]

You're welcome

[@andyhudgins9443]

Wonderful!

[@gjbmunc]

You're welcome!

[@FerdinandAugustinus-j6t]

In Finland, there isn't that much old woodwork special tools used or even in sale in fleamarkets. But couple years ago l first time saw in my life a small metal plane, bought it with several euros without knowing its name or what it does. Now l know.

[@gjbmunc]

Great!

[@ChrisStCyr-gnt7]

I have a beat up Stanley SW block plane from my Dad. I purchased a new one with far fewer features. I use the crusty old one so much more.

[@gjbmunc]

I understand!

[@JamesWilliams-en3os]

Thank you, Graham. I have several small “block” planes, and use them often. I see here I need to try out some more!

[@gjbmunc]

Go for it!

[@pittschapelfarm2844]

I worked as a carpenter for years and I never carried a block plane in my pouch but there was always one close by! They worked great on bottoms of base to make a nice fit or doors or any of a number of things and the funny thing is that I now have six of them because I would buy one every time I'd need one and didn't have one on me. Maybe I should have kept it in my pouch! Five of them are cheapies from big box, but I do still have a pretty nice Stanley.

[@gjbmunc]

Thanks for sharing

[@LucaHulot]

great and informative as always ^^ Cheers from Belgium :)

[@gjbmunc]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@timbarry5080]

I have a few block planes but my go-to is that lie-nielson low angle , double rabbet that you have (i also have the one with the removable side, but i dont use it much) It's great, though I sometimes wish it had an adjustable mouth.

[@gjbmunc]

Nice!

[@PeanutsDadForever]

Another Amazing Video! Thank you. 🇦🇺👴🏻

[@gjbmunc]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@tonyb2760]

Thank you

[@gjbmunc]

You're welcome

[@JohnCoughlan-e8e]

Nice informative video Thank You

[@gjbmunc]

Most welcome

[@doyalkrishna5656]

I don’t think the Lie-Nelson double rabbet block plane has an adjustable mouth. I own one of those so I’ll have to take a closer look at it

[@corwind3888]

You are correct. I also have this specific plane. You can see when he turns the plane upside down that the front of the sole is solid -- no sliding mouth plate.

[@chou-fleur-academy]

I own a version from another brand which has an adjustable mouth.

[@lukasoldani2472]

Lie Nielsen's rabbet Block Plane hasn't an adjustable mouth. I owe one. The regular Block Plane has one. But not the rabbet Version. The nob is just for a convinient placement of ones thumb.

[@gjbmunc]

All true!

[@pettere8429]

Can you try moving the microphone to either the upper edge of your apron or the neck strap of it? The tool noises are disproportionately loud in relation to your speech.

[@gjbmunc]

I'll ask my cameraman to try this.

[@nikolausreinke9966]

Yeah, I like mine, too. Only have the essential one piece of that kind, but constantly grabbing it. Though, I experience the fact that the adjustment screw of depth is loosening up regularly. And therefore the cut becomes less powerful. Any ideas?

[@gjbmunc]

Happens sometimes. Nothing's perfect.

[@Mutant_11]

I don't have a block plane. I have a Stanley #4 and #6 and another #4 set up as a scrub plane. I'm fairly new to this since I just retired and the videos I've been following haven't recommended a block plane, so I haven't thought much about getting one. Yet. That may change.

[@ehisey]

Handy but not required. You got a good set of bench for sure.

[@AllanAndersen-u9y]

I will assume you are following Paul Sellers as that’s what I did and didn’t get a block plane for ages. They are really great for small work that the #4 feels clumsy for. Once you have it you will keep reaching for it for work that is the appropriate size for a smaller plane.

[@Mutant_11]

@@AllanAndersen-u9y Paul is a strong influence. It might be because we're the same age.😁 I will be searching for a good, affordable block plane because I'm cheap.

[@gjbmunc]

Yep!

[@SimonWillig]

Very interesting. Ik have a question though. I can't get my head around this low angle stuf. I mean, when you have a normal angle with the bevel down or a low angle with the bevel up, the edge of the metal to the wood stays the same more or less. How come then a low angle plane works so well?

[@gjbmunc]

It's the thickness of the shaving that makes the difference. A lower angle is less likely to run into the grain.

[@brucewelty7684]

Oh to be able to get away from the "quality" of the big box store stuff!!!!!!

[@gjbmunc]

Indeed!

[@HWCism]

Thank you

[@gjbmunc]

You're welcome