The Essential and Versatile Block Plane
Since my last review of block planes in AWR#11 way back in 1996, a number of new brands have become available. As we now find ourselves in the middle of the great hand tool renaissance, it seems the perfect time to revisit this essential and versatile hand tool.
Why get a block plane?
A block plane is a small handplane which has the blade bedded at a lower angle than most planes, with the bevel facing up. They are basic tools and most consist of only four components – the
