Block Plane Review-Jorgensen 60-1/2 [Woodworkers Institute]
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ก.ย. 2024
- Is the Jorgensen No. 60-1/2 Adjustable Block Plane a good value? How does it hold up to real use in the workshop? Randy Maxey dissects this block plane to examine its components, sharpen the iron, and put it to use.
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I’ve been waiting on a review regarding this new plane. I’ve only ever used Stanley and bedrock.
I like the interest and appreciation people share for quality tools... Though, I dislike how hand planes have become such a novelty collector's item.
Drives up the cost for everyday woodworkers. Who'd put them to good use...
Sure wish I had all the nice ol' planes my father had. Probably sitting on someone's shelf as any artifact. I guess that's ok too
Pardon, the rant. Just a reoccurring thought 🤔
I don't know I'm mine removable throat butts right up against the blade amount of backlash isn't much more than what's on my lie Nielsen number 101. The Machining on this was excellent took mine out of the box put it to the wood and started making chips didn't even sharpen the blade animated excellent chips . Excellent value for the money
I just bought one of those, but still have no idea how to even use it. I would like to see a step by step video for a BEGINNER!!!
If you can’t figure out how to use it, maybe you shouldn’t be trusted with sharp tools pal. It’s really not that hard or finnicky, you pretty much just sharpen the blade. Don’t cry about it
What a PITA! I don't recall asking you for any help so you can keep your crappiness to yourself, AH.
@@concorde__ You know what they say about men who act all big and tough on the internet, don't you? And if you're going to use big words, you should know how to spell them correctly.
For such a simple tool, they can be intimidating and they do require particular adjustment. I well remember my early frustrations. Here's a video with some good information, e.g. how to set the blade side-to-side when there is no lever (as with the Jorgensen), and bevel up vs. bevel down:
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There's plenty of other videos available. I recommend almost anything by Paul Sellers and Rex Kruger. Watch Rex's videos on restoring planes. They cover a lot of info on set-up and adjustment. You will find some contradictory information as we all have our own habits and preferences. Don't worry about it.
Once you have the blade really sharp, just be willing to keep trying. Start with the blade retracted for no cut and gradually advance til it just starts cutting. Work with that for awhile before making any other adjustments..
For a long time, my only plane was a basic block plane. It will do just about anything except serious surface planing.
@@wdtaut5650 Thank you so much!!! You, kind Sir, are a real gentleman!!!
I just bought the same plane from Amazon, and it's a little brother the 101 amazing value for the price! I have Lee Neilson 102 in the Stanley 60 and 1/2 to compare, too! Well, I'll tell you what, talk it out of the packaging. In my case, the box adjusted the blade. I went to town, and it took very nice shavings right out of the box. These two planes for under $50 are a steal in my book. especially for the 101 save 115 versus an LN. But of course, you have to get over the orange what overtime it'll grow on you
Great vid! I bought the same block plane from Lowes but didn't try it yet.... Was wondering if you had to flatten the sole of the plane or was it completely flat?
I just looked at these at Lowe's. $35. I picked it up and wow, noticed how heavy it was. That impressed me. I may get one.
I have been enjoying mine.
Thanks for the video