Big Horn 19317 Contractor Grade Adjustable Block Plane

Due to poor quality, this item was returned. 3/12/2021: functionalitybr>br> br>There is no discernible sensation that the iron is in contact with the adjusting mechanism. It would be a lot easier to set up if that wasn't the case. Is it possible to get replacement parts for this item? 2/22/2021: br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>b br>Everything was loose and completely disassembled when it arrived in a plastic bag. I fumbled for ten minutes and discovered a number of issues:br>1. The blade is still too far out in its most retracted position (0. 020" - br>1. (See photos)br>2. To insert and tighten the blade, the mouth must be opened significantly (see photosbr>3). The sole appears to have been sanded with a 36 grit sandpaperbr>4. The lateral adjustment is crude and unable to be fine-tuned. br>5. It was made very cheaplybr>br>I am retired and can afford to put in the time to make it work. Keep an eye out for upcoming changes. br>br>Edit 2/23/2021br>After about 10 minutes of fiddling, I was able to adjust the blade enough to make some shavings from a rescued piece of dense walnut firewood, though they were heavy. The blade needs to be sharpened, and the sole needs to be flattened. This is how the plane looked when I first got it. Keep your eyes peeled for more information.

Anais Yoder

| Oct 13, 2021

I even assumed I'd have to put some effort into sharpening the blade and finishing the sole because nothing these days comes ready to use. Unfortunately, this plane did not even come close to meeting my worst expectations, which were all based on the assumption that after some effort, I would have a working plane; however, this plane is non-functional. both function and non-function fixable. br>br>On one side, the Blade cap eyelet is visibly deformed, and the Blade cap screw is out of alignment. the plane's body's center Because of these two flaws, the blade cap is hard against the left side of the plane body when it is assembled, leaving an 1/8 inch gap on the right side. All left-handed people should take note: I'm referring to the descriptions from the back of the plane, as if you were holding it in your hands. br>br>The cut angle adjustment lever has a small range to the left but a large swing to the right. When the cut lever is set to its maximum position, It almost squares the blade in the body on the left, but not quite. The blade can be angled correctly in a wide range of angles. You might be able to get a square cut at best. If you're looking for a plane with an unrestricted number of passengers, this is the plane for you. This is the plane for you if you're looking for a plane with an escapeable right bias. The blade sits proud by at least 1/16 inch when fully retracted. br>br> This plane has the ability to provide paper-based solutions. Your definition of 'curls' is synonymous with splinters or shards as long as your paper is 1/16 inch thick. Because it's hard-against-cap, the blade can't retract any further. In the plane's bed, screw a post. This could be due to the bed's improper machining, which is visibly uneven and possibly too deep overall. The depth may explain why a fully retracted blade is ready to tear through your work at a 1/16 inch thickness. The blade is also angled out of plane with the sole by several degrees due to the uneven machining of the bed, so no cuts are parallel to anything the plane sole touches. br>br>I was looking for a block plane that would allow me to control my cuts, and this appeared to be a good option. I suppose I can control my cuts as long as they're at least 1/16 inch deep and angled right to far-right. right, and each one is angled differently from the others created by this 'plane. ' It's a control system that's a long way from what I expected. Oh, and the blade is extremely dull and in desperate need of honing, and the sole was 'finished' on 30 - To get it to a reasonable finish, I'll need 60 grit and a lot of sanding, but the other flaws have humbled me so much that I expect a mostly sharp blade and reasonably smooth sole to be extravagantly indulgent. In any case, it'll be returned to you.

Marianna Raymond

| Dec 24, 2020

For someone's first plane, this plane is "ok. " The blade becomes sharper- up nicely, but the fit isn't quite right. and-finish aren't quite as good as they could be. It's pretty much what you'd expect from an Indian tool. It looks a lot like a "Pakistani knife" - Sharpens, but leaves a sloppy and uneven finish.

Rayden Colling

| Dec 06, 2021

The fore- The dovetail slide on the sole adjustable mouth has some serious flaws, and the wedge does not fit straight. However, after sharpening the blade and inserting some tiny copper shims, it now works perfectly! Tackles come to an end- like a pro at grain!.

Ansley Newton

| May 21, 2021

Both the body and the blade were rough and uneven. It took several hours of work just to get this plane to fly. This is not a good idea.

Julius Church

| May 05, 2021

Manufacturing of poor quality. The sliding mouth mechanism on mine had a large gap in it. Out of the box, the painted knobs were chipped and worn. Returned.

Ayla Shields

| Jan 24, 2021

For fine woodworking, this is not the best choice. Completely inaccurate, tarnished, and beaten to a pulp! @%. The mouth isn't flushed, and the face isn't square. If you're on a budget, a good stanley will suffice. Otherwise, go ahead and spend more money on something like Woodriver. I really wish I had one.

Jayson Little

| Jul 24, 2021

The machining and fit are both terrible. To make it work, hours of fine sanding and tinkering will be required.

Annie Daniel

| Sep 16, 2021