The low angle block and miniature low angle block planes are definitely my planes of choice for small finicky bits of wood. Also if you do have exotic wood / reversing gain there is nothig stopping you grinding the bevel to a large angle so raising the efective cutt angle to 45 or even 55deg if necessary.
or even just getting separate blades for different angles. It takes only a few seconds to change. It’s one reason I keep the old Stanley around, it has a high angle blade
For me, the one advantage of a block plane is that you can use it one-handed. In my workshop I never use it as I have a bench and a vice, but when I'm on site, with fewer work holding options, it comes into its own.
thanks kindly for the feedback. I've been experimenting with a chest camera. It has a number of flaws, but it does give good views. I have a another option almost ready to try, so you can expect the next video to be using a different tripod system. I definitely don't want my viewers to get motion sick!
The low angle block and miniature low angle block planes are definitely my planes of choice for small finicky bits of wood. Also if you do have exotic wood / reversing gain there is nothig stopping you grinding the bevel to a large angle so raising the efective cutt angle to 45 or even 55deg if necessary.
or even just getting separate blades for different angles. It takes only a few seconds to change. It’s one reason I keep the old Stanley around, it has a high angle blade
For me, the one advantage of a block plane is that you can use it one-handed. In my workshop I never use it as I have a bench and a vice, but when I'm on site, with fewer work holding options, it comes into its own.
Indeed, and probably the most common use of these planes. At least in my experience. I do, however use mine at the bench, it is always at hand.
I would have liked to have watched this video, but the shaky-cam made me motion sick and I bailed at about 1:15.
thanks kindly for the feedback. I've been experimenting with a chest camera. It has a number of flaws, but it does give good views. I have a another option almost ready to try, so you can expect the next video to be using a different tripod system.
I definitely don't want my viewers to get motion sick!