An Overview of Block Planes:
Block planes are among some of the handiest, most-used tools in the woodworking shop. Randy Maxey sits down for an informal overview of the various types of block planes in his collection. Each plane has unique uses and features plus, they can vary widely in cost and quality. See links below the video for sources.
- Bench Dog No. 60-1/2 Block Plane: https://www.rockler.com/bench-dog-no-60-1-2-block-plane
- Stanley No. 60-1/2 Sweetheart Low Angle Block Plane: https://www.rockler.com/stanley-sweetheart-low-angle-block-plane
- Stanley Model 12-960 Bailey Low-Angle Block Plane: https://www.rockler.com/stanley-bailey-block-low-angle-plane-060
- Veritas DX60 Block Plane: https://www.leevalley.com/en-us/shop/tools/hand-tools/planes/block/61963-veritas-dx60-block-plane
- Veritas Low-Angle Block Plane: https://www.leevalley.com/en-us/shop/tools/hand-tools/planes/block/47881-veritas-low-angle-block-plane
- Ball Tail & Knob Set for the Veritas Low-Angle Block Plane: https://www.leevalley.com/en-us/shop/tools/hand-tools/planes/maintenance-and-accessories/102531-ball-tail-and-knob-set-for-the-veritas-low-angle-block-plane?item=05P2205
- E.C. Emmerich Adjustable Block Plane: https://www.leevalley.com/en-us/shop/tools/hand-tools/planes/block/32658-e-c-emmerich-adjustable-block-plane?item=24P6101
- “Little Victor” Plane: https://www.leevalley.com/en-us/shop/tools/hand-tools/planes/block/56665-little-victor-plane?item=15P0101
- Veritas Pocket Plane: https://www.leevalley.com/en-us/shop/tools/hand-tools/planes/block/76879-veritas-pocket-plane?item=05P6501
- Veritas Apron Plane: https://www.leevalley.com/en-us/shop/tools/hand-tools/planes/block/46791-veritas-apron-plane?item=05P2701
- Squirrel-Tail Palm Planes: https://www.leevalley.com/en-us/shop/tools/hand-tools/planes/57205-squirrel-tail-palm-planes
