A Furniture Maker's Life

A Furniture Maker's Life

The Difference Between Bench and Block Planes

It's not size, weight, handles, or what they're made from

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Matt Kenney
Jul 21, 2023
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Two of my favorite planes: a HNT Gordon palm smoother and a Lie-Nielsen No. 60 1/2 low angle block plane.

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