04-24-2018, 02:13 PM
(04-24-2018, 09:14 AM)Kansas City Fireslayer Wrote: I have always preferred 1/2 size planes over their smaller counterparts. I almost never use a size 4 or 5 plane. I own older and well tuned Stanley’s in these sizes but my 1/2 sizes are premium planes.
As far as hard to push....that’s relative. Of course a sharp iron is the most important factor aside from the physical ability and skill it takes. Paraffin wax on the sole is a must as well. That said, I own an 8 but not a 7. Give me 20 years and maybe my opinions will change.
I find the use of tools to be a very personal thing.
I've said this before but the more that I use certain hand tools the more I develop preferances.
I use the largest saw that is practical for the job.
I use the smallest and shortest chisel that is practical for the job.
I use the smallest plane that is practical for the job.
I don't own a block plane because I love my an apron plane.
I have the entire set of Veritas Detail Palm Planes and I use them often.
I do use a Jack and Jointer often and my confusion on which width (of the blades) planes to make is because my current jack and jointer (Veritas Bevel Up) both have the same 2 1/4" wide blades.
I knew that I wanted a wider width for jointing but I wasn't sure for a 14" jack.
You are absolutely correct: paraffin wax, a sharp blade, and a lighter cut is very important to make a plane easy/enjoyable to use.
