Thank you! When they were young, I made a demonstration for my sons: I made a razor sharp knife from an old file and then proceeded to shave my face with it. I explained to them: a man with skills can make a beautiful tool from junk; a man without skills can make junk out of a beautiful tool. Your demonstrations are a constant reminder that skill and understanding are the most valuable tools.
It's a complete ripoff of an old stanley though.... I am not surprised it's a decent tool. after a lot of tuning I agree, there are a lot of tool snobs out there, but most ppl wouldn't know how to fix this thing.
Yeah, we see the user selling their rusted broken destroyed tools each week at the second hand market. We know the reputation of woodworkers. They disrespect and destroy every tool they get their hands on. Then I pick them up for $5 if I can be bothered.
Lubricant. Sorry but woodworkers have a terrible reputation for destroying everything they get their hands on as far as tools go. This video is no exception. LUBRICATE every surface and restore the scratches cause the designer know more than you do about their tools. You remove some friction by adding scratches and those scratches grab onto wax much better than a mirror finish.
@@garybarchas4984 Actually all he used was a pair of scissors to open the package, and metal hand file and some sandpaper. He also used a belt sander. But he could have done that step with sandpaper on a sheet of glass. These steps would probably be necessary to get the same fine results even from a more expensive plane.
Sir. I've watched a few of your videos making infill planes, and stand in admiration of your skill. Most of us will never even have a workshop or the tools to be able to attempt anything similar. However, most of us usually have one of those small cheap block planes languishing in the bottom of the box, and as you've shown, they are that poor that usually they're used to knock panel pins in with. In this video, you've taught me, and I'm sure many others, a lesson. Some knowledge, some skill, some effort and patience are what separates the true craftsman from the rest of us. More than inspiring me to have a fresh look at the sad old plane in the bottom of the box, you've forced me to have another look at myself. You've finally crossed the hurdle in being one of the few that can actually teach an old dog new trick. I salute you.
I am impressed!! I'm very impressed!!! You truly are a master craftsman! You use the tools you have on hand. With determination, and knowledge. You create masterpieces in the shop! I would love to have you give step by step instructions on lapping and tools to use. Where to get them on the cheep. And verbally tell us what's going on. Be my teacher is what. I doubt I'm alone!!
I'm using one of those, and I think they are not so bad, compare price to quality, of course they need some attention. And if you drop one of those or hit the nail there will be no tears. Thank you for another intresting video.
my520graj I think with the block plane being so short the tension issue is not significant. With a No. 4 and upwards,I think it would become more important.
It turns to RUST and stuff BREAKS and you end up getting rid of it at the Sunday market. We know! We’ve all seen them every week! All you do is break tools and cause RUST ALL OVER THE tools.
I use my block plane on site almost daily. I love it. Thought I'd lost it a while back and was distraught, but had just misplaced it. Great little tool once you get them singing.
And once you do the tuning, and it could take a few evenings, you'll be amazed and what your Stanley can do. All planes regardless of manufacturer or price need some degree of fine tuning. The more you pay, the less you have to do. My first plane was a $35 no name piece of junk from Home Depot. Took me a week, to get everything fixed up, but now even ten years later, I still use it. I get nice shavings off of Maple or Red Oak. The blade, I did with 800 and 4000 water stones. I used the green buffing compound (9000 grit) with a buffing wheel to make it look pretty. I don't find I have to sharpen it that often. I'm actually looking at buying the contractor grade Stanley Bailey #5.
Many Japanese block planes come unfinished. It's for the end user to fettle and tune them up to their specific liking. I have one of the newer Stanley Sweetheart low angle block planes, did a tune-up middle of last year. Took about six hours total I'd say, first time I've really gone that in-depth. It's a beauty.
Add me to the list of people who have been inspired to look more closely at their cutting tools, to see what we can do to improve them. Thank you so much, I really enjoy your videos. Liked & subscribed.
I bought a plane just like this recently, I worked on the sole and the blade and it's still rubbish so I was going to bin it! Now I realise how much more TLC it needs… thanks for this video!
Oh, so you’re the guy who’s been making all those THOUSANDS AND THOUSANDS OF rusty broken tools each day being sold second hand. So, mysterious guy digs in your rubbish bin and gets them out and goes and sells them to cash converters.
Wrong! He improved 50% and destroyed the other 50%. And forgot lubricant. So, the tool is worse than before he started and it’s set up to get massive RUST and broken components and it will get sold next week at the second hand market. We all know this is true cause there at the second hand market ARE ALL THE WOODWORKERS TOOLS. YOU NEED TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR ACTIONS. Who IS making all those BROKEN RUSTY TOOLS offered for sale EVERY DAY?
Fantastic, I truly enjoyed watching. numerous reasons. a cheap block plane from Lowe's? wow your method of flattening the sole? interesting cause I was always taught to keep the Iron in the plane body but backed off so as to keep proper tensions on the body. but your method worked perfectly. only thing I'm wondering is how long does the inexpensive blade/iron hold its edge? Outstanding Video as Always. thanks for sharing your knowledge! Joe
I have done the flattening with and without iron. It does make a difference. How much would it matter in performance of a small block plane is debatable.
Okay. I understand. Very easy,guys It just need to sand it as a whole. I mean, if you buy it, Just balance all parts. And then. I must, too. What the heck?! STANLEY You betrayed me.
Very relaxing and satisfying to watch a job well done. Thank you. I think I will go give my planes some love this afternoon. My block plane is always in my pocket when I’m in the shop.
Wrong! All you’re doing is gossiping. You’re NOT a wise plane maker! You DON’T take out scratches in the sole! You MUST lubricate threads and surfaces. You ARE famous for destroying tools. There’s thousands more rusty broken tools for sale every day than there is new pristine tools. WHO’S MAKING ALL THOSE THINGS? Shut up idiot! We’re SICK OF IT! Grow a brain woodwork tool destroyer! I’m SICK of seeing broken rusty tools offered for sale every day!
I mean, this is amazing to watch, and I am sure what the designers of the plane originally envisioned. But that’s probably like 20 hrs? Just pay the 150 bucks and get a really good one out of the factory, the blades are also much better. I suppose it all comes down to what your time is worth.
Advice I have seen previously recommends having the blade in the plane and under normal working tension, with edge retracted, when flattening the base of a plane. However this certainly seemed to work ;)
Actually, I flattened my block plane without tightening the screws and when I did that produced a small but noticeable concavity on the sole... i.e. I had to do it all over again ;)
It is still junk,,, that is why i will purchase old tools,,, the steel and craftsman ship exceeds the junk of today and you will be surprised what you can get for the same price of the new junk tools of today,, including chisels
A great way to make wood chips for my smoker! Ha ha ha. Very interesting. Even for the planes that I inherited. This'll get them into fine working order. Thanks.
Thank you Young Je for doing this video on. This cheap planer I have one similar therefore I have my work cut out.i look forward to challenge, again thank you
Nice job! Couldn't believe the size of the burs left from the punch that punched the plates. The shoe was quite distorted. You almost remade the whole plane. File in one direction and your files will last longer.
I love taking something/anything and making it functional. Your videos are inspiring. I would like to thank you for sharing your talents with us. It is appreciated and it means a lot to me.
It's inspiring to see a man understand and improve the workings of a tool. It's becoming a rare thing in today's consumer society. Well done, much respect!
Needed to see this. Wondered what was wrong with the block plane. Have exactly the same one from Lowes. Might not get it as finely tuned as you show, but I can get it cleaned up some at least. thankyou.
i have one of these... the sides on my were out of square... and the blade won't hold an edge. had to find a different blade for it.the adjuster nut also wasn't installed squarely. so i loose a good bit of adjustment on one side
I bought an IDENTICAL "FOOTPRINT" brand (supossedly made in Mississauga Ontario, Canada); but that looks EXACTLY the same... and has EXACTLY ALL THE SAME, BAD FINISHED points you made us aware in your excellent video... Not a single difference at all! THANKS SO MUCH !. I am going to carefully follow all your steps as soon as I get the proper stones and a truly flat surface! Mine cost me about 35 US Dollars several years ago at a Sears store.
I did buy one in a store Menards for 27 dollars and was disappointed .so I did buy one for 12 dollars and it’s ok because what I need to do wasn’t worth the 27 dollars.
I came across this video just passing time and actually have that same Kobalt plane and when I saw what you could actually do with it....well, there go my evening......I'll be heading down to my shop room to start my own work on tuning it up as close to what you did (hopefully) and if I get even in the ball park....that little blue hunk of import might just become my newest favorite toy in the shop.....
Well done but I don't see how price affects the assembly procedure. Did deburring things improve performance? Maybe leaving all the burrs on is how it was available to us for 15 usd?
Question, I was inspired by this video to get into some carpentry. I'm a beginner. I bought a cheap jack plane and the blade is actually wonky! There's an angle on the blade and it's not straight... I thought about filing it back with a file but I should say I think I need a bench grinder or belt sander....?
Good work. I recently got a very cheap block plane, no adjustable mouth. All I've done so far is sharpen the iron. Still more work to do, but it has already been put to good use. At least when you buy a plane this cheap you can expect to have to work on it. If you had to do all that work on a plane costing 10 times this, you would not be happy!
All of this work and he doesn’t even oil or grease the components. Lubrication. Friction. They exist. Scratches on the surface of the sole is for grabbing onto the wax, or added grip for your fingers.
Young Je , ; este video que muestras , quieres decir que la calidad que Stanley ( los smoot plane ) a bajado , ya que tienes que pasarles la lima para " retocarlos " , ó nos quieres decir otra cosa ? , tengo uno similar , comprado en Palma de Mallorca , en 1.993 , y nunca tuve que "retocarlo" , soy de Bs As , Argentina , Saludos !!
This is an amazing video! I just bought one of these but didn't know if it was of good quality. Would it be worth 'tuning' it like you did? Looks to work extremely well after you fixed it. Or should I return it and find a used Stanley or similar?
Not worth 10 cents.. Blade is very low quality,machining is low quality and in the end while with a lot more than a "little" work can be made to plane properly. However the never ending adjustments and the poorly fitted pieces isn't worth the time. It will frustrate you to no end. All new planes need attention before using but starting out with a total piece of crap like this kobalt is a waste of time and in the end result in a piece that will bring nothing but regrets about purchasing...Better to buy an old used stanley,rework it and you'll have something that brings joy to your shop.
Buy a Lie-Nielsen Block plane for $165.00. You will never need another block plane and it works right out of the box. It is worth every penny. I never had a plane that worked well until I had one of those. Your time and patience are worth a lot, at least mine are. The thing is cheap at three times the price.
Nice. But unfortunately required $500 of time to 'tune up' the $15 made in China Kobalt. And that iron will hold an edge for 10 minutes if you're lucky.
Sad to say I bought a modern Stanley block plane 60 1/2(contractors version) which this Kobalt is based on, and all i can say is Stanley is making crap nowadays and was no better than the Kobolt clone , I wish i had saved some money and bought the Kobalt or other similar clone.
What a revelation. It goes to show that even with budget tools a man with skill, knowledge and experience can succeed in creating a tool which fuctions extremely well. I wonder what you can do with a more expensive one? The mind boggles. I will need to pay more attention to how I treat my own tools and prepare to accept the blame for my erratic workmanship myself.
Thank you! When they were young, I made a demonstration for my sons: I made a razor sharp knife from an old file and then proceeded to shave my face with it. I explained to them: a man with skills can make a beautiful tool from junk; a man without skills can make junk out of a beautiful tool. Your demonstrations are a constant reminder that skill and understanding are the most valuable tools.
I've heard it put this way, "humans over hardware." Couldn't be more true. Although a nice A2 tool steel blade would help!
Until now I didn't think anyone could polish a turd. I am inspired to fix my block plane.
bloggermouth you can't polish a turd... But you CAN roll it in glitter
bloggermouth don't listen you Guild a turd that way it's a 24-karat turd
lol
The myth busters successfully polished a turd
bloggermouth me to
This proves that often it is not about the tool but about the user! Well done Young!
Second that! Good video, thanks.
It's a complete ripoff of an old stanley though.... I am not surprised it's a decent tool. after a lot of tuning I agree, there are a lot of tool snobs out there, but most ppl wouldn't know how to fix this thing.
well this one has a better starting point...people have fixed the HF stuff to this level.
Yeah, we see the user selling their rusted broken destroyed tools each week at the second hand market.
We know the reputation of woodworkers.
They disrespect and destroy every tool they get their hands on. Then I pick them up for $5 if I can be bothered.
Enjoyed that. No music or verbals. Nice relaxing watch.
thanks,
Those transparent shavings are a thing of beauty, made possible by your attention to detail!
thanks,
@Rayden Adrien you fuckers show up everywere don't you.
Your arms and hands towards the end tell a lot about yourself..you are a true craftsman. Respect : )
thank you so ,
I was just thinking the same thing
not just a craftsman but an artist
Lubricant.
Sorry but woodworkers have a terrible reputation for destroying everything they get their hands on as far as tools go.
This video is no exception.
LUBRICATE every surface and restore the scratches cause the designer know more than you do about their tools.
You remove some friction by adding scratches and those scratches grab onto wax much better than a mirror finish.
How to turn a Chinese plane into a Japanese one. :)
ot0m0t0 Not Japanese, Korean. Even better. ;-)
ni you dint .
@Metric it would cost me a grand just to buy the equipment to tune that" cheap" plane into a reasonably decent one! Lol
@@garybarchas4984 Actually all he used was a pair of scissors to open the package, and metal hand file and some sandpaper. He also used a belt sander. But he could have done that step with sandpaper on a sheet of glass. These steps would probably be necessary to get the same fine results even from a more expensive plane.
The process itself is long and expensive.
Sir. I've watched a few of your videos making infill planes, and stand in admiration of your skill. Most of us will never even have a workshop or the tools to be able to attempt anything similar. However, most of us usually have one of those small cheap block planes languishing in the bottom of the box, and as you've shown, they are that poor that usually they're used to knock panel pins in with. In this video, you've taught me, and I'm sure many others, a lesson. Some knowledge, some skill, some effort and patience are what separates the true craftsman from the rest of us. More than inspiring me to have a fresh look at the sad old plane in the bottom of the box, you've forced me to have another look at myself. You've finally crossed the hurdle in being one of the few that can actually teach an old dog new trick. I salute you.
Who needs a Lie Nielsen? Hahaha
I am impressed!! I'm very impressed!!! You truly are a master craftsman! You use the tools you have on hand. With determination, and knowledge. You create masterpieces in the shop!
I would love to have you give step by step instructions on lapping and tools to use. Where to get them on the cheep. And verbally tell us what's going on. Be my teacher is what. I doubt I'm alone!!
I'm using one of those, and I think they are not so bad, compare price to quality, of course they need some attention. And if you drop one of those or hit the nail there will be no tears. Thank you for another intresting video.
my520graj I think with the block plane being so short the tension issue is not significant. With a No. 4 and upwards,I think it would become more important.
Price means nothing in 2020. It’s no indication of anything anymore.
Middlemen have manipulated price, so it means something TO THEM and not to you.
I’ve been looking at those. I knew it would require a lot of work but I really like how heavy it feels
They are quite heavy
Wow! I wasn’t expecting such a good outcome, those shavings were really thin and uniform!!!!
awesome stuff. i hope you'll share with us how well (or not) the edge holds up with use.
It turns to RUST and stuff BREAKS and you end up getting rid of it at the Sunday market.
We know! We’ve all seen them every week!
All you do is break tools and cause RUST ALL OVER THE tools.
I use my block plane on site almost daily. I love it. Thought I'd lost it a while back and was distraught, but had just misplaced it. Great little tool once you get them singing.
No wonder my Stanley block plane is crap. I need to do this. Thanks
And once you do the tuning, and it could take a few evenings, you'll be amazed and what your Stanley can do. All planes regardless of manufacturer or price need some degree of fine tuning. The more you pay, the less you have to do. My first plane was a $35 no name piece of junk from Home Depot. Took me a week, to get everything fixed up, but now even ten years later, I still use it. I get nice shavings off of Maple or Red Oak. The blade, I did with 800 and 4000 water stones. I used the green buffing compound (9000 grit) with a buffing wheel to make it look pretty. I don't find I have to sharpen it that often. I'm actually looking at buying the contractor grade Stanley Bailey #5.
Me too!
Many Japanese block planes come unfinished. It's for the end user to fettle and tune them up to their specific liking.
I have one of the newer Stanley Sweetheart low angle block planes, did a tune-up middle of last year. Took about six hours total I'd say, first time I've really gone that in-depth. It's a beauty.
Add me to the list of people who have been inspired to look more closely at their cutting tools, to see what we can do to improve them. Thank you so much, I really enjoy your videos. Liked & subscribed.
thank you,
I bought a plane just like this recently, I worked on the sole and the blade and it's still rubbish so I was going to bin it! Now I realise how much more TLC it needs… thanks for this video!
Oh, so you’re the guy who’s been making all those THOUSANDS AND THOUSANDS OF rusty broken tools each day being sold second hand.
So, mysterious guy digs in your rubbish bin and gets them out and goes and sells them to cash converters.
Whoa...what a huge difference.
Give this man a medal , that was a great job he did, turned a butter knife into a carving knife, good job
thanks~
Wrong!
He improved 50% and destroyed the other 50%. And forgot lubricant.
So, the tool is worse than before he started and it’s set up to get massive RUST and broken components and it will get sold next week at the second hand market.
We all know this is true cause there at the second hand market ARE ALL THE WOODWORKERS TOOLS.
YOU NEED TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR ACTIONS.
Who IS making all those BROKEN RUSTY TOOLS offered for sale EVERY DAY?
Fantastic, I truly enjoyed watching. numerous reasons. a cheap block plane from Lowe's? wow
your method of flattening the sole? interesting cause I was always taught to keep the Iron in the plane body but backed off so as to keep proper tensions on the body. but your method worked perfectly.
only thing I'm wondering is how long does the inexpensive blade/iron hold its edge?
Outstanding Video as Always. thanks for sharing your knowledge! Joe
Low-cost blades do not last long
You should often sharpening
I have done the flattening with and without iron. It does make a difference. How much would it matter in performance of a small block plane is debatable.
Best video by far regarding a makeover of the crappy Lowe's Kobalt block plane. Nice job, Asian guy !!
Okay. I understand. Very easy,guys It just need to sand it as a whole. I mean, if you buy it, Just balance all parts. And then. I must, too.
What the heck?!
STANLEY You betrayed me.
Congrats! You have got your own Veritas-like plane block plane.Tks for sharing!
Just would have bought another cheap block plane. That's more than $15 worth of work.
Thank you, wonderful to see you master the craft and letting me enrich myself in just a few minutes. Most grateful Young Ji
Loved the video. Not music, and very informative. Love you arms. Now I know how to fix mine.
Brillant, a video that will help me. Thankyou. Regards Louie U.K
Very relaxing and satisfying to watch a job well done. Thank you. I think I will go give my planes some love this afternoon. My block plane is always in my pocket when I’m in the shop.
Well done man! nice tool
Wrong! All you’re doing is gossiping.
You’re NOT a wise plane maker!
You DON’T take out scratches in the sole!
You MUST lubricate threads and surfaces.
You ARE famous for destroying tools.
There’s thousands more rusty broken tools for sale every day than there is new pristine tools.
WHO’S MAKING ALL THOSE THINGS?
Shut up idiot! We’re SICK OF IT! Grow a brain woodwork tool destroyer!
I’m SICK of seeing broken rusty tools offered for sale every day!
Bravo! I enjoyed this tremendously. Thank you.
Wow, just made me realize I have a lot of work to do!!!!
I mean, this is amazing to watch, and I am sure what the designers of the plane originally envisioned. But that’s probably like 20 hrs? Just pay the 150 bucks and get a really good one out of the factory, the blades are also much better. I suppose it all comes down to what your time is worth.
20 hours!! 😂😂hell nah. He had that sweet ass sander. Maybe 2 hrs all together tops.
Advice I have seen previously recommends having the blade in the plane and under normal working tension, with edge retracted, when flattening the base of a plane. However this certainly seemed to work ;)
I think that's probably more relevant with a bigger plane where there's more of it to twist.
Actually, I flattened my block plane without tightening the screws and when I did that produced a small but noticeable concavity on the sole... i.e. I had to do it all over again ;)
That is a myth. No difference if the blade is in or out. None.
hello friend the price is $ 15 dollars? How can I buy one and bring it to my country? greetings from Chile !
It is still junk,,, that is why i will purchase old tools,,, the steel and craftsman ship exceeds the junk of today and you will be surprised what you can get for the same price of the new junk tools of today,, including chisels
I HAVE THE SAME PLANE ,AND THANKS FOR THE HELP IN TUNING THE THING GREAT VIDEO .
plane manufacturers hate him! see this one trick and make your plane worth 10x more
This is what TH-cam is meant for.
Very nice..... I've been looking at how to hone cheap planes...
Another great video!!! You are truly a craftsman. Thank you.
are you in the US? what state? Thank you for sharing this.
A great way to make wood chips for my smoker! Ha ha ha. Very interesting. Even for the planes that I inherited. This'll get them into fine working order. Thanks.
Thank you Young Je for doing this video on. This cheap planer I have one similar therefore I have my work cut out.i look forward to challenge, again thank you
Nice job! Couldn't believe the size of the burs left from the punch that punched the plates. The shoe was quite distorted. You almost remade the whole plane. File in one direction and your files will last longer.
That is very cool I have the same plane and doing to same things to tune it! Good video Sir Thank You!
Great skills and very thorough.
Absolutely outstanding job from an amazing craftsman.. when's your next video mate.. so satisfying to watch.
I love taking something/anything and making it functional. Your videos are inspiring. I would like to thank you for sharing your talents with us. It is appreciated and it means a lot to me.
Thanks for the comment,
This video deserves million views.
Incredible! I now know what I have to do to get my junk planes up to snuff!! Very informative!
Humbling. Thank you so much for taking the time to show us this.
How NOT to lubricate tools and cause RUST and BREAKAGES, and to end up for sale at the Sunday market.
If you do this type of thing more often, I would reccommend sticking 3 or 4 different types of sandpaper to a glass plate to get a perfect flat face
That was immensely satisfying to watch. :D
thanks~
It's inspiring to see a man understand and improve the workings of a tool. It's becoming a rare thing in today's consumer society. Well done, much respect!
Needed to see this. Wondered what was wrong with the block plane. Have exactly the same one from Lowes. Might not get it as finely tuned as you show, but I can get it cleaned up some at least. thankyou.
Amazing work, Sir. Would be so kind as to tell me the brand/name of that sanding tool you used to flatten the base of the plane.
Love your video, but I cringe when you use a file.
Great video, very nice work. I would not have guessed that you would be able to get such thin shavings from that basic inexpensive plane.
a tool to sharpen his knife what my brother ... greetings from indonesia ... a very amazing work
You can take that baby to a japanese plane contest and compete with the best of them . Nice fix.
I did that last winter. A very tedious process. I would not recommend it unless you are low on cash and have plenty of time.
DEJA DE ROMPER LOS HUEVOS
i have one of these... the sides on my were out of square... and the blade won't hold an edge. had to find a different blade for it.the adjuster nut also wasn't installed squarely. so i loose a good bit of adjustment on one side
Hen how
That s beautiful
Thank you for what brings you joy
I bought an IDENTICAL "FOOTPRINT" brand (supossedly made in Mississauga Ontario, Canada); but that looks EXACTLY the same... and has EXACTLY ALL THE SAME, BAD FINISHED points you made us aware in your excellent video... Not a single difference at all!
THANKS SO MUCH !. I am going to carefully follow all your steps as soon as I get the proper stones and a truly flat surface! Mine cost me about 35 US Dollars several years ago at a Sears store.
great job! I have 3 of these Lowes Kobalt planes in various states of disrepair and will give them a tuneup for a second life!
I've got a lot of work to do on mine... This was incredibly helpful.
Very well done. I am curious how long it took you to convert this cheap plane for acceptable use?
about 3 hour,
Impressive work. Your patience and skill is a gift. Thank you for sharing.
That was awesome - great education on hand planes in general. Nice work!
thank you,
I have a similar plane. Will try this. Thanks for another great video.
Excelente tutorial.
Now I want to get one of those... and you should put a sponsored link in case people get inspired and buy it!
wow thats brilliant thank you for showing your video.
Damn…..now I have to go over my old stanley block plane like you did this one….I thought mine worked pretty well…..not hardly……..
hey wanna tune mine up?
I want that giant Stone
Awesome video! What kind of stone is that you used to sharpen the blade
I did buy one in a store Menards for 27 dollars and was disappointed .so I did buy one for 12 dollars and it’s ok because what I need to do wasn’t worth the 27 dollars.
Thank you! I have the Stanley version of this Chinese plane and had given up on it. Now I think I'll try to salvage it.
Woodworkers are EXPERTS at destroying their tools and getting rid of them onto the WISE people.
WOW! This is incredible! Thanks a lot!
many not expensive tools can be "turn" in good tools with a few improvements.
That's great! Made a candy out of shit.
I came across this video just passing time and actually have that same Kobalt plane and when I saw what you could actually do with it....well, there go my evening......I'll be heading down to my shop room to start my own work on tuning it up as close to what you did (hopefully) and if I get even in the ball park....that little blue hunk of import might just become my newest favorite toy in the shop.....
Man, this is the best video i got.
Congrats.
my Veritas low angle block plane with pmv11 blade is KING. For 179 euros, yes. Nice job on 'the turd' not bad at all. My compliments.
Well done but I don't see how price affects the assembly procedure. Did deburring things improve performance? Maybe leaving all the burrs on is how it was available to us for 15 usd?
Question, I was inspired by this video to get into some carpentry. I'm a beginner. I bought a cheap jack plane and the blade is actually wonky! There's an angle on the blade and it's not straight... I thought about filing it back with a file but I should say I think I need a bench grinder or belt sander....?
Good work. I recently got a very cheap block plane, no adjustable mouth. All I've done so far is sharpen the iron. Still more work to do, but it has already been put to good use. At least when you buy a plane this cheap you can expect to have to work on it. If you had to do all that work on a plane costing 10 times this, you would not be happy!
All of this work and he doesn’t even oil or grease the components.
Lubrication. Friction. They exist.
Scratches on the surface of the sole is for grabbing onto the wax, or added grip for your fingers.
Young Je , ; este video que muestras , quieres decir que la calidad que Stanley ( los smoot plane ) a bajado , ya que tienes que pasarles la lima para " retocarlos " , ó nos quieres decir otra cosa ? , tengo uno similar , comprado en Palma de Mallorca , en 1.993 , y nunca tuve que "retocarlo" , soy de Bs As , Argentina , Saludos !!
This is an amazing video! I just bought one of these but didn't know if it was of good quality. Would it be worth 'tuning' it like you did? Looks to work extremely well after you fixed it. Or should I return it and find a used Stanley or similar?
Used stanley's are a dime a dozen at flea markets in this area. But it depends what you need the tool for.
Not worth 10 cents.. Blade is very low quality,machining is low quality and in the end while with a lot more than a "little" work can be made to plane properly. However the never ending adjustments and the poorly fitted pieces isn't worth the time. It will frustrate you to no end. All new planes need attention before using but starting out with a total piece of crap like this kobalt is a waste of time and in the end result in a piece that will bring nothing but regrets about purchasing...Better to buy an old used stanley,rework it and you'll have something that brings joy to your shop.
URDMan ! thank you for sharing your experience 😎
Buy a Lie-Nielsen Block plane for $165.00. You will never need another block plane and it works right out of the box. It is worth every penny. I never had a plane that worked well until I had one of those. Your time and patience are worth a lot, at least mine are. The thing is cheap at three times the price.
Nice. But unfortunately required $500 of time to 'tune up' the $15 made in China Kobalt. And that iron will hold an edge for 10 minutes if you're lucky.
Sad to say I bought a modern Stanley block plane 60 1/2(contractors version) which this Kobalt is based on, and all i can say is Stanley is making crap nowadays and was no better than the Kobolt clone , I wish i had saved some money and bought the Kobalt or other similar clone.
Serious waste of time. Crap metal will just become crap again. Buy quality and spend your time producing quality.
What a revelation. It goes to show that even with budget tools a man with skill, knowledge and experience can succeed in creating a tool which fuctions extremely well. I wonder what you can do with a more expensive one? The mind boggles. I will need to pay more attention to how I treat my own tools and prepare to accept the blame for my erratic workmanship myself.