Stanley No. 60-1/2 Low Angle Block Plane compared to newer English Stanley 12-960.

[@BiLatKnee]

Really good overview. I was wondering for the longest time how these planes compare. Thank you!!

[@makingthings1463]

Thank you for the comment. It was a fun comparison, The heft of the newer plane just appeals to me, though the 60-1/2 is the true classic.
Thanks for watching.

[@g.fortin3228]

Thank you for doing this compare.. exactly what I was wondering while perusing ebay. Thanks!

[@makingthings1463]

Glad it was helpful.

[@makingthings1463]

The 12-960 I have is made in England and I’m not sure if the current new planes are exactly the same as mine. So shop carefully or opt for the old ones.

[@Richard-dh8ny]

Thanks for this great comparison.

[@makingthings1463]

You're welcome. Thank you for the comment. These are both great little planes.

[@jason-hh6lu]

I like block planes too. I know you can do everything with a smoothing plane but a block plane just feels nice and comfortable in the hand. Especially for removing the arris on MDF/PLY or laminate edges. 👍🏻😊

[@makingthings1463]

Thanks for the comment, I totally agree!

[@kentgreenough75]

My new Stanley has been a real pain. The sole was conveyed, not level at all. The bedding of the blade was not even level! Hours of sanding finally leveled the bottom and another hour of filing and using a Dremmel tool got the blade level at the mouth. It cuts, but now has trouble holding a setting when used on hard wood. Never again, Stanley, never, ever again.

[@makingthings1463]

Bummer. Even though mine was “newer” than my old 60-1/2 it wasn’t new new. Probably just don’t make things the way they used to
Sorry to hear it.

[@roughroosterknifesharpenin5531]

Dude nobody cares how much it weighs

[@makingthings1463]

Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching. I do.