Kunz Small Block Plane
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While it will chamfer an edge, a dedicated chamfering plane will do so with greater precision.
5 inches
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It would be ideal if all of the machine marks were leveled. I spent a few hours sanding the sole flat and removing all of the machine mill marks from the blade, which was almost not worth it. I'll probably get a better blade for it as well, so for a $75 investment (35 for the plane, 40 for the blade, and half a day of sanding and honing), I'd rather spend $100 on a really good one. I was really looking forward to trying these Kunz products, and now I know that you get what you pay for once again. I bought a flat-soled spokeshave, and the same thing happened: I had to scrape the pant and sand where the blade sits because it wasn't flat enough, catching it crazy, and the round-bottomed one caused a slew of issues. People who say these tools are good for the money probably don't know what they're talking about. They're definitely not good for fine furniture or woodworking. They might be good for 2 x 4s (pine) or soft wood that isn't figured crotch walnut!.
right? This is not the case. After adjusting the blade, it effortlessly produced a lovely curl! Is there going to be any work to do? I'm sure, but the first impression right out of the box is pretty good.
For the money, this is a good little plane. No matter how much you spend on a plane, it must be inspected, trued, and the blades sharpened before use. Having said that, the high-end planes are as close to perfection as money can buy. These Kunz planes are a great starting point for an awesome everyday plane because the materials are top-notch, they're made in Germany (not China), the designs are all copies of tried-and-true Stanley models, and the amount of work required to achieve a high-end result is minimal. So that's why I gave it a five, and when the dust settles and the work is done, I think all of the Kunz planes are fives. It's the equivalent of a bank account. Yes, my hand planes are the most frequently used tools in the shop, and yes, I do own some of the more expensive planes. The high-dollar planes are nice, work well, and require less work overall, but I work very hard for my money, so I believe a little work on my plane to bring it up to my standards is reasonable. I disassemble my expensive planes and have to work on them as well. After all, these are supposed to be tools, not works of art that you're afraid to use because you had to take out a second mortgage on the family farm to buy them (exaggeration, but you get the idea).
On the cap Iron, the grind and casting are both very poor. br>Blade steel has a razor-sharp edge. The base is completely flat. The cap Iron, on the other hand, holds it in place at an angle of "3/32- I couldn't grind it straight because there wasn't enough room. disappointed a great deal.
The money spent on this plane was well spent. This is a fantastic offer. It was simple to set up and maintain an excellent edge. Straight from the factory, the shoe was milled very flat. I was able to use it right away with very little effort.
I've only used the plane once, so I can't comment on how well it keeps an edge. It's razor-sharp right out of the box, in my opinion. I am very happy with the plane and the price.
This is the one I ended up using- A lot of planes were handed out. It would really slice after I flattened the back and sharpened the bevel; the iron is held in place by spinning the wheel screw to secure it. Tighten the iron once you've got it square and close to where you want it. The iron's final adjustments are made by tapping the green frame or the back of the iron. I discovered that by doing so, I was able to make very precise cutting adjustments. If you only need a one-handed smoothing plane, this one is a good buy.
The product is of excellent quality.
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