Lie nielsen 102 low angle block plane. A couple other companies have solid reputations as well. Low angle block plane. Lie nielsen 102 block plane iron bottom bronze cap discontinued. Best block plane ever made.
102 is a low angle bevel up block plane with the body available in manganese bronze. 102 bronze low angle block plane is a general purpose block plane based on stanleys original no. The lie nielsen 103 standard angle block plane is the brother to the 102 low angle block planethe 103 plane has the iron bedded at 20 degrees which along with the 25 degree bevel that comes on the iron presents a 45 degree cutting angle to the wood being a bevel up plane. Lie nielsen 60 rabbet block plane nicker.
The bronze body will not rust. If you dont own the lie nielsen low angle rabbeting block plane add it to the top of your list because it is amazing. Unboxing reviewing fettling a new stanley 60 12 sweetheart low angle block plane. We grind a 250 bevel on our block plane blades making the cutting angle 370.
If you intend to do a lot of trimming an apron plane is well suitable. Block planes are the workhorses of the shop. I dont own it and can work with my lv std. Ln 102 is an apron plane.
In the interest of comparison the lie nielsen block plane was 11500 about 20 shipping. Free shipping on many items. Shorter than the 60 12 by an inch it fits comfortably in the hand and apron pocket. The mouth of the plane is made to take a maximum 008 010 cut which is a compromise size suitable for most woodworking.
101 violin makers plane which is bedded at 200. For high figured wood the bevel helps too. If this is your first block plane i would go for an adjustable low angle block plane. Woodriver standard block plane with adjustable mouth this one is a standard angle not low angle though 9900 on amazon or veritas 15500.
Our low angle block plane is fashioned in such a pleasing shape that it will rapidly become the most used tool in your kit. The blade is made from a2 tool steel hardened to rockwell 60 62 which holds a sharp edge for a long time. Empty box collector lie nielsen toolworks low angle block plane l n 60 12. The blade is bedded at 120 making the included cutting angle 370.