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Veritas block plane decision
Alan Tolchinsky
>HI All, I'm looking at the Veritas block planes and wondered if I should get the low angle one or regular one? I use my block plane usually for smoothing with the grain and not as much for end grain. What are the advantages/ disadvantages of each? Thanks Alan
Re: Veritas block plane decision
R.J.Whelan
>Alan ... if you don't do much end grain work I'd recommend the regular angle plane - the low angle has a slightly greater chance of tear out on long grain .... rj
Re: Veritas block plane decision
tony r
>true, but if i am not mistaken (i am a beginner myself), since these are bevel up planes, you could just as well purchase the low angle and either (i) put a microbevel to produce a cutting angle equal to that of a "normal" angle block plane or (ii) purchase an extra blade and grind the primary bevel of that blade to achieve the same cutting angle as that of a normal angle block plane. this way you effectively end up with both planes for the price of one (plus possibly that of an extra blade depending on whether you want to change your micro bevels back and forth). i believe that this is one of the reasons that the low angle block planes are far more popular (plus the fact that i suppose they are more regularly used for end grain).
Re: Veritas block plane decision
Rob Lee
>Hi Alan -
I'd agree with Tony below... think of the LA Block as a bevel-up plane...
It also has the advantage of the optional ball tail - which makes it into a two-hand grip plane, like a #2...
Cheers -
Rob
Bedding Angle Effects?
Don Thompson - Cutler Ridge, Florida
>Tony is right - with the appropriate bevel angles, the same cutting angles can be achieved. The difference then is the bedding angle. Does this materially affect performance in any manner?
Re: Veritas block plane decision
R.J.Whelan
>True - I don't like changing irons so I have both planes and use the most appropriate
Re: Veritas block plane decision
Robert R. Clough - Thorncraft
>As I said on the regular board I have just ordered one of these with the ball and tail. According the Garrett Hack these can be well used as small smoothing planes as well as being excellent for end grain.
Although I am new to planing, I am 74, I find it very satisfying and fun, and I use a block plan a great deal.
Two handed plane
Bill Houghton, Sebastopol, CA
>I used my No. 65 Stanley regularly as a two handed plane. I guess that extra inch of length makes a difference in grippability.
Re: force
paul womack
>I saw someone say that IF you use the add on handles, you may need to raise your blade bevel slightly, since more force can be put into the cutting with the imporved grip. This can be too much for a fine bevel toi tolerate.
BugBear