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Thread: Block plane Identification
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14th April 2008, 12:06 PM #1
kiwioutdoors
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Block plane Identification
Hello all I haven't posted for a long time as I have been a little obsessed with another hobby Paintball. I have decided to finally put down on paper for a report for the treasurer
what equipment I need for building a bed and 2 bedside cabinets.
I have two block planes at the moment a 220 and what I think is a 9 1/4 but with the later I am a little unsure of the identification as it seems the 60 1/2 is similar in looks ( it also seems to have an adjustable mouth?). The plane does also not have the number stamped into it . It appears to be a older USA made version.
The consensus here seems to be that a 9 1/4 and a 60 1/2 are a good start pref Lie Nielsen although I dont have the $$$ to go there the budget may eventually stretch to replacement hock or LN blades.
Question is how do i tell what one I own so I can complete my basic kit. ill post some so people can help me on this one.
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14th April 2008, 12:41 PM #2
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Hiya Kiwi,
If your plane is the 9 series, it would be a 9 1/2 (adjustable mouth), the best way to tell which one you have is the blade angle.
The 60 1/2 is low angle (12 degrees I think), the 9 1/2 is bedded at 20 degrees.
You may find the model number stamped on the side of the plane (this is where my 9 1/2 and 9 1/4 have it).
Hope this helps,
Stu
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14th April 2008, 06:12 PM #3
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Would the 60 1/2 also have the let-in thumb indentations on the sides?
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14th April 2008, 11:35 PM #4
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My 601/2 has the thumb indents.
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15th April 2008, 12:34 AM #5
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9 1/2
Well as it's a stanley with the vertical depth adjusting post, it's a 9 1/2.
The 9 1/4 is the same, but no adjustable mouth.
Nice handy plane this one. Looks in good condition.
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16th April 2008, 08:10 PM #6
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Will have to keep my eyes open for a 60 1/2 for the low angle option
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16th April 2008, 10:21 PM #7
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I"m jealous! I've been looking for a decent user 9 1/2 or 60 1/2 around Brisbane for close to a year now, with no joy!
Cheers, Richard
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