Taytools 468273 Low Angle Block Plane with 12 Degree Bed, Ductile Cast Iron Body, Stainless Knuckle Cap, Blade Hardness 55-60 HRC
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I'm not sure where it's made, but it's a fantastic tool for a great price if you flatten the sole and sharpen the blade. Taytools makes excellent tools, which I use on a regular basis.
Ahhh. I'd suggest watching some YouTube videos. However, I'm fairly certain that this is a troll. You don't need a block plane if you don't know how to set it up before purchasing one.
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I'm a professional woodworker who makes a living by using both power and hand tools. I didn't have a low angle block plane or a shoulder plane, and I wanted to get one of each so that I could work more efficiently. I purchased both from Taytools, and as soon as I received them, I performed a basic inspection and discovered that both beds were ground out of square. The iron is not evenly discharging from the mouth. It's impossible to shave evenly with either tool because one corner is always lower than the other, no matter what I do. The tool's purpose is defeated in this way. br>All planes need some tinkering, but filing the bed to square it up isn't worth my time. If you're a hobbyist, I don't think the shoulder plane is a bad value, but for the same price, if not less, you can get vintage Stanley's in usable condition that don't need to be refurbished. Many people in the woodworking community have praised Taytools planes, and I may have received a pair of lemons, but it left a bad taste in my mouth. br>Flattening the back of a new plane, sharpening and honing the iron, and flattening the sole of a new plane are all standard procedures. Even with Neilsen or Veritas, the iron needs to be honed. Repairing a bad bed, on the other hand, is not worth my time and effort because I have other things to do. Returning for a refund as well as taking a different route are both options. I might give Taytools another shot in the future, but not right now. br>Best of luck to you all, and enjoy your time in the shop!.
UPDATE: October 26th, 2021! WTFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF Forget about it. Be careful who you buy from. It was used only a handful of times. I haven't used it nearly enough to even come close to having an issue. . . and now this? What a pathetic knucklehead! I can't believe what I'm hearing! I was concerned about this piece, but. . . (see photos) I mean. . . It detached from the nut! I have no idea where the pieces are, and even if I tried, my fingers couldn't get them in. Cool.
! Review of the original! br>Warning: This is a risky business. Second caveat: I had the first one replaced. br>Second caveat: I'm not sure it was necessary (eeek)br>The first one I got had a chip in the side of the mouth; I'm too inexperienced to tell if it was just cosmetic or if it was a serious problem. At times, I can be quite petty, to say the least. Lol. And there appeared to be some markings on it that made it appear used, but after I got the replacement (which did look better, I can't remember, OH OH there was a dent on the first one, but it wasn't a big, bad, ugly dent, just a dent. . . . I'm petty) both performed/performed beautifully, and I didn't do a single thing to them! (Or are you looking for the original///first order(? ) lol I mean, nothing has hit the stones yet, not a single piece of it, not even Vlad, bwahahah? I know. I'm a petty jerk with a bad attitude. Both of them cut surprisingly well straight out of the box. Better than the two Stanley Sweethearts I purchased a year ago (don't do THOSE!). I like them, but they break (the main bolt snaps) in any case. br>br>Love ya Tay'.
The sole had a big hole in it. It took several days of intermittent work to get the sole flat to the point where the plane could be used. The blade had a deep hollow as well, but it was much easier to fix. The blade appears to hold an edge well after it has been flattened and honed. So far, I've worked with southern yellow pine, hard maple, American walnut, white ash, and padauk with the plane. I am equally adept at all of them. br>br>I suppose the low cost of this plane is a trade-off for the value of your time. Before it is usable, it will undoubtedly require some work and time. Planes from Lie Nielsen and Veritas are ready to fly right out of the box, but they'll set you back four times as much. This is entirely up to you.
The build quality of this India-made hand plane wowed me. The plane took about 15 minutes to flatten and get the anti-static anti-static anti-static anti-static anti-static anti-static anti-static anti-static anti-static anti-static anti-static anti-static anti-static anti-static anti-static anti-static anti The rusty layer has been removed. The iron is of above-average quality. I honed and cleaned the iron for ten minutes. I got good results after putting everything together and giving it a try. The iron's durability will be determined over time, but for the price, it's a good buy.
The sole isn't flat, and it took an hour to get it flat using a 400 grit diamond stone. br>It only took me about 10 minutes to get the blade flat. br>After the effort you must put in, it works perfectly. I'd use hardwood for this, and it'll suffice. br>So, if you want to work on it, I recommend the product. br>To say it's a bit is an understatement. The 001 tolerance is a load of nonsense.
It's handy, sturdy, and precise. I like how easily I can adjust the blade cant and depth while working with this block plane, and it's very quick to adjust for an open or closed mouth. This small plane's weight and heft allow for solid contact and control. As I trim out replacement windows, I'm using this on red oak trim and chamfering the edges of sapele. I haven't had to re-write anything in a long time. Sharpen the blade only after it has been used extensively. The blade will need to be sharpened by hand to achieve a razor edge, but the sole was perfectly flat, and the adjustable mouth is true and smooth. br>br>I now own a number of Taytools planes, as well as other Taytools products, all of which are of high quality and good value. I only wish I had bought their no. 7 jointer and no. 62 jack plane when they were still in stock a few months ago. As inventory returns to normal following the pandemic, I'll be keeping an eye out for more of their products.
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