Curtis P Posted June 4, 2004 Report Share Posted June 4, 2004 I was thinkin I might buy a hand plane, a really good one costs 50 bucks at Canadian Tire and its got a 3 year gaurentee on the entire unit its a bigger one too, not a palm one or spoke shave (another wanted item, lol) are they any good? i just want it to use on the sides (for lamintaing, it works for pine well, tried it today in wood) my real question is how good are they for hardwood? my school has limited supply of hardwood and he couldnt give me a big enough scrap to try it on Curtis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted June 4, 2004 Report Share Posted June 4, 2004 well a REALLY good hand plane is in the hundreds of dollars...$50 doesn't gaurantee you much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtis P Posted June 4, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2004 this one is a Mastercraft and 3 years for everything, figure it was damn good investment, but since i didnt know how they would work on hardwood i didnt get it, but if its ay good for hardwood i am goin back to canadian tire to pick up some truck parts and will kinda "toss" it in too Curtis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted June 4, 2004 Report Share Posted June 4, 2004 http://shop.woodcraft.com/Woodcraft/produc...74921D433544820 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted June 4, 2004 Report Share Posted June 4, 2004 this one looks damn handy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtis P Posted June 4, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2004 http://www.canadiantire.ca/assortments/pro...ortment=primary thats the one i was lookin at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted June 4, 2004 Report Share Posted June 4, 2004 http://www.canadiantire.ca/assortments/pro...D=1086315716735 this one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtis P Posted June 4, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2004 yea, that one both the same link pretty much wes....... Curtis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted June 4, 2004 Report Share Posted June 4, 2004 yea, that one both the same link pretty much wes....... Curtis nope...your link takes you to the zip code page...i had to search the site to find it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southpa Posted June 4, 2004 Report Share Posted June 4, 2004 I'm using a mastercraft block plane, works fine. Most planes, regardless of cost, will do a good job if well maintained and used properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtis P Posted June 4, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2004 oops, sorry Wes, mine must be cached in Southpa, how is it for hardwood?? Curtis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdog Posted June 4, 2004 Report Share Posted June 4, 2004 westhemann....Finally someone who appreciates fine tools....I have about 10 Lie-Nielsen planes and spokeshaves.......I also have a couple Record block planes and jointer planes....Believe me, the difference in quality is amazing! The Lie-Nielsen has so much more mass allowing the plane to easily glide through most anytough grain and the hardest of hardwoods......The Lie-Nielsens are also truly beautiful tools. They are expensive, but I believe that you get what you pay for. BTW.....I have the Chisel Planes and they are terrific for cleaning out glue lines on the insides of drawers and cabinet carcasses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southpa Posted June 4, 2004 Report Share Posted June 4, 2004 Southpa, how is it for hardwood? So far all I've used it on is mahogany. I know, its one of the softest woods around and I'm sure I'd have to set a much shallower depth to effectively work on hardwoods. Just gotta keep it sharp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtis P Posted June 4, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2004 OK, thanks folks, will probaly pick one up tonight since i get a cheque Curtis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www Posted June 7, 2004 Report Share Posted June 7, 2004 I purchased a set of these planes and have found them to be a good value. they are now where as good as Lie-Neilsen planes, but for the difference in cash the Anant planes win hands down in my book. I use 600 grit wet-dry sandpaper on a piece of glass to sharpen and the cut pretty good when properly set up. They are compareable to Stanley/Record planes at a lower cost. Anant planes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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