Woodpecker’s version is superior to any sold on Amazon plane.
Handy dandy chamfer/edge plane
I saw this little chamfer and edging plane for $36 on Amazon and decided to give it a try. Nice, fast, needs a little sharpening (as most planes do). But for anyone who likes using hand planes, this is a pretty nifty item to have on hand. The base has a V shape so it fits the edge nicely, and it comes with a number of different shaped blades (see picture) which might inspire you to try some novel edges, say on a table leg. Best to take small amounts off at a time, particularly with the more M and W shaped cutters.
To me, the knurled knob that raises and lowers the bit could be a little smoother. And you may find that the cutter catches on the body of the plane, so a little wiggle frees it up. It's a pretty inexpensive plane so don't expect a Veritas. BTW, it has a small spirit level built in, although I'm not sure why. I guess that for someone doing finish work who needs to make sure something's level.
Here's a picture and the Amazon link.
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Here's the link Amazon.com: Tidorlou Chamfer Plane with 7 Cutter Heads for Wood, hand planer for Woodworking,chamfer Planer for Quick Edge Trimming,Portable wood planer: Home Improvement
To me, the knurled knob that raises and lowers the bit could be a little smoother. And you may find that the cutter catches on the body of the plane, so a little wiggle frees it up. It's a pretty inexpensive plane so don't expect a Veritas. BTW, it has a small spirit level built in, although I'm not sure why. I guess that for someone doing finish work who needs to make sure something's level.
Here's a picture and the Amazon link.
Here's the link Amazon.com: Tidorlou Chamfer Plane with 7 Cutter Heads for Wood, hand planer for Woodworking,chamfer Planer for Quick Edge Trimming,Portable wood planer: Home Improvement
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Sorry for the delay, had a demanding project to do.
It is painted, probably powder coated. It is not aluminum. It didn't rub off. After seeing the more expensive model, I realized that they ground the V groove that rides on the wood. I'm thinking I might be able to use a very fine file and then a diamond stone to grind off the coating. I don't think it would have to be a perfect grind since it's just rounding an edge. But I'll likely keep it as is for awhile. It isn't ever going to get daily use. I'm happy with it. BTW, I found a little plastic box at HD with dividers. If you live in a humid climate, you could toss a bit of desiccant in the box.
No, I haven't, other than the roundover and chamfer. The irons are a max of half an inch wide, and they don't reach down that far to use them as a molding plane. Theoretically you could cut off the 45s to make it flat, but there are much better choices for that purpose.
There's a brit, Paul Sellers, who does a blog and some videos focused on hand panes. I know I saw him make several kinds of wood planes. They're not that hard to make, and you can probably find irons at Hock Tools. I don't know hether or not they can provide exactly the shape you want, but you can also make them from chisels. Just don't grind them so much they lose their temper. Here's the Sellers website. You can also find them on YouTube.
Buying good tools cheap - smoothing planes - Paul Sellers' Blog
Hand planes are the source of great debate these days. I can’t imagine such a silly thing really. The internet has connected many debaters with little good fruit, but some, a little, maybe. I have been giving some serious thought to many things I have said or say or do or don’t do with planes....
paulsellers.com
You can contact Hock Tools direct.
HOCK TOOLS
Office: 16650 Mitchell Creek Dr.
Shop/Shipping: 711 B North Main St.
Fort Bragg, California 95437
Call us: (707) 964-2782
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