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3rd December 2014, 10:27 PM #1New Member
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Stanley block plane: what do the numbers means ?!
Hi guys,
I'm thinking at getting a stanley block plane and been looking online on which one to get.
But there seems to be a number like 60.1/2 or 9.1/2. What do these numbers means ??
By looking at the pictures I cannot tell the difference.
Hope someone can shed some light on this.
Thanks in advance
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3rd December 2014, 11:02 PM #2Senior Member
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Try Patrick's blood and gore. Go to the bottom of the page to select different plane numbers.
http://www.supertool.com/StanleyBG/stan0a.html
Regards John.
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3rd December 2014, 11:05 PM #3
#60 1/2 has a 12 degree bed.
#9 1/2 has a 20 degree bed.
The lower bed is better when planing end grain. The higher bed is better for chamfering or planing straight grained wood.
Regards from Perth
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4th December 2014, 08:50 AM #4
Only the people who coined them know!
As suggested, look up the number on the Blood & Gore site. That will give you all the vital statistics like bed angle, and also the length & width of the different models (& there are dozens!). Apart from the effect of bed angle Derek mentioned, you might like to think about size. These planes are often used one-handed, so if you happen to have a smaller hand, you may find narrower models like the 60.5 suit you, or conversely, if you have a big fist, you may like the larger (wider) sizes.......
Cheers,IW
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4th December 2014, 09:36 AM #5
And if you still can't decide... go for the 12° bed No.60½ and get two irons. The first iron can do the low angle end-grain work. The second iron can be honed to a higher angle and therefore be perfect for the straight grained work.
The only problem is: changing irons in the middle of a job can be a PITA, but it's a hellava lot cheaper than buying two block planes.
HTH.
Cheers, Vann.Gatherer of rustyplanestools...
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4th December 2014, 11:48 AM #6GOLD MEMBER
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There is also Hans Brunner's excellent Australian reference site:
http://www.hansbrunnertools.com/Stan...mbers/Tips.htm
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4th December 2014, 10:29 PM #7New Member
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Wow... thanks for the reply guys.
I've been researching for a few days but couldn't find the answer... posted a thread here for a day... got all my answers.
Once again, thank you
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4th December 2014, 10:32 PM #8New Member
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Does anyone know for a specialist woodwork store around Sydney where I can come in and have a look at the products ?
As suppose to buying online ?
Thanks...
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5th December 2014, 01:13 AM #9
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