Compare classic Stanley 9-1/2 Block Plane to English 12-920

You've got to have a block plane and the Stanley 9-1/2 is the long time standard. I do a comparison of these 2 very similar planes. Both are standard angle adjustable mouth block planes. The 9-1/2 a Stanley classic, the 12-920, a made in England newer counterpart.
00;00 introduction
00:53 Weighing the planes
02:04 Details: mouth adjustment
04:42 Details: blade adjustment
07:13 Sharpening
08:19 Road testing
10:53 Final thoughts
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[@That_one_and_only_username]

just bought a old 9-1 for 30€, mostly because of the lateral adjustment , didn't got it yet, hope it will be decent tho.. also the adjustment system just look interesting haha

[@makingthings1463]

Thanks for the comment, you will like the 9 1/2 it’s a classic. No the blades are not interchangeable, thanks again for watching.

[@That_one_and_only_username]

@@makingthings1463 thanks for the reply, i hope the blade will be in good condition then :)

[@roybailey1134]

They made that version of the American one here in England, too , I have one it's like new, and I have the USA Stanley No 18 Knuckle lever cap, and many more.

[@makingthings1463]

Roy, thank you for the comments. Great to hear from another plane collector. Thanks again for watching.

[@enochpage1333]

Thanks. I have the Stanley 12-920 that is in good shape, but do not see a replacement blade on Amazon. Do you know where I can get one?

[@makingthings1463]

Have you tried going straight to Stanley. Some of these others may fit and Amazon is easy with returns.
Sorry not much help.

[@That_one_and_only_username]

Also, are new blades ok with the old model?

[@makingthings1463]

No, the blades are not interchangeable

[@trep53]

I have the “English” version but the marking also say 9 1/2. I was curious to see how you set the desired mouth opening.

[@makingthings1463]

Thank you for the comment. Mostly by trial and error. I think the goal is as small a mouth opening as you can use without getting shavings jammed up but that is coming from me, a novice. Thanks again for watching.