Stanley 21-399 6-Inch Surform Pocket Plane
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Please accept my apologies for the time it has taken me to respond to your message, Vilma. The Stanley is a fantastic tool for removing a sharp edge from wood. It's a lot more convenient than a plane for me. Is it possible to remove the paint from the top edge of attached crown molding? Yes, it is possible to remove paint using this method. However, if you can get the cutting edge close enough to the top edge while the crown molding is attached, you might be able to remove some wood. You may find that some practice is required to achieve the proper touch for only removing paint. Steve, best of luck
While this Stanley planer will fit in a pocket, the planer's cutting edges may wear through the pocket's cloth. I've had no problems transporting it in a nail bag.
Yes, it chamfers the edge of sheet rock to allow for retaping. It does, however, have a proclivity for clogging. In preparation for retaping and mudding, I also use a rough cut wood file to clean up the drywall edges.
Depending on the type of tree (oak, for example), Poplar? Maple? No, probably not, given its size and age. I don't think they'd work well on a straight board because they're so light. Body putty is best used on drywall.
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I'm a girl, and this pocket plane is the perfect size for leveling the hooves of my goats. It's much easier for me to straddle them and use this on their back hooves because of the angle than it is to work on their front hooves. I'm hoping that with practice, it will become easier; I haven't had it long enough to see how it holds up to rust and wear. It has a solid feel to it and a nice, sharp edge. I appreciate how simple it is to replace the blade.
During the warmer, more humid months, the top of my guest bathroom door used to stick. I didn't want to remove the door's single long hinge in order to shorten it. This problem has never been solved by painters or handymen. I figured it couldn't hurt to pick up this small device and give it a try. The space above the door is only a few inches, so this pocket device easily fits. It was a slam-dunk success! I'm going to get a second blade just in case I need it for something else!.
To add to the intrigue, I obtained one from my father's tool collection and had no idea what it was for. I thought it was a rough wood file when I bought it for sheetrock work, but it turned out to be something else entirely. The handle part is indistinguishable between my old one and the new style. The locking tab part at the end, however, is a night and day difference; the new style is made of cheap plastic that can easily break if overtightened; The old style had a metal screw slot design that is still as strong as the first day it was manufactured. To sell more, I'm guessing the manufacturer had to make a part that could be broken. It's the same base file. At the very least, I now understand why it exists! There are no instructions for use, such as a hint on how to hold it, and it only files down in one direction. A thousand words can be said in a picture.
This Stanley plane did pretty much everything I needed it to, but it's not the most convenient to use, owing to its size and shape. I'm not a big fan of the planing surface, either, because other planes seem to work better. However, I needed something inexpensive, and I now have one that works. However, if you do a lot of wood planing, this is probably not the path for you.
9% of Uses is the percentage of people who use the internet. This tool is only five and seven eighths of an inch long, but it worked quickly to bevel the edges of several calf blocks I made (for exercise training). The length of each calf block is approximately two feet. It took about ten minutes of careful work to round the edges. It completed the task admirably. Sharp and tidy. The wood- paper- Like residue just builds up inside; this isn't a problem because it can be easily plucked out when full, or it will simply push out on its own. The easily removable blade can also be installed so that the teeth face either way, allowing you to push or pull. However, you can accomplish this by simply rotating the entire unit. The blade has simple, symmetrical turned up edges on both ends that hook onto the front (lower end in picture) as well as the back end's removable screw "other side of the hook. " Design that is both simple and stable. Simple and strong tools are my favorites because they last a long time and have easy-to-replace parts like blades. br>br>Delivered on time; because I am a prime member, it took two days. The fact that the grater blades can be replaced is also a plus. Because they're Stanley, I'm assuming they're in the 21st century. Replacement blades for the 398 are simple to come by. With my extra-large hands, I found this handy little surform to be very comfortable to use. The Stanley 21-inch would be my pick. Anyone can rent a 399 Pocket Plane (even though it is really a surform) for anything other than truly large jobs. However, I can't think of a time when using a hand surform to shape wood would require a longer grater. So far, I've only used it on new wood; I haven't tried it on plastic or metal. And it shaped, shaved, and cut like butter. I'm not sure how the blade (or any other surform blade of this type) would perform on metal surfaces or on the 300-pound weight limit. The wood from my childhood home in Lattingtown is over a hundred years old!.
I needed a planer to trim a pantry door that was scraping on newly laid laminate flooring. I noticed that the majority of the "newfangled" items were quite pricey - That was not a challenge I was willing to undertake. br>br>I remembered using smaller handheld planers on doors and scenery when I was younger, working summers with my high school maintenance crew and when I worked as a stagehand. So I went to Amazon to look for something small and inexpensive, and Amazon delivered yet again! br>br>Within minutes, I shaved our pantry door, and our universe is nearly back in order. I'm going to try it on our front door as well! br>br>The item only comes with ONE blade, which is secured by latching it to one end and then inserting it into a plastic holder at the other end and twisting the knob. The blade stayed in place during my work now, but only after I learned to keep my distance from the holder on one end. On the top part of the unit, there are no knobs to grip - You must work while holding it in your hand. br>br>Overall, the price is unbeatable, and it's a Stanley. I'm not sure how long the blade will be usable before it needs to be replaced. I also have no idea where I can get a replacement right now as I write this. But, because you get what you pay for, I kept my expectations low when I bought it. I'm happy because I should be able to finish the job I'm working on now, and then I'll put it away in my toolbox! br>br>A simple tool for simple tasks!.
The cardboard backing on the planer handle was removed by loosening the nut. When I tried to reattach the rasp insert to the handle, it snapped and broke.
Framing, Sheetrock, Drop Ceiling Tiles (Tegular), Trim Boards, and other materials were all used in my basement finishing project. The cutting screen that attaches to it has lasted for the entire project, but it is starting to become ineffective, so it will most likely need to be replaced, but given the amount of abuse this thing has taken, I'm pretty pleased with how it has performed. Stanley value at its finest.
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