Sunday, June 8, 2014

Low Angle Block Planes

I bought both of these at flee Markets, the 118 cost me $5.00, and the 60 1/2 cost me $10.00. Both slice through wood very good as purchased, once they are cleaned up I am sure they will perform very well.



This 118 is in fairly good shape, I will only clean the upper surfaces up
 and true up the sole and sharpen the iron.
This one comes with Maroon paint, looks like factory applied.
These block planes are not highly regarded as it does not have an adjustable mouth.
It cuts well as it is.

The sole has some surface rust, but no pitting, 
notice the iron is sharpened on a slight angle, it is set true in the body, meant to make it cut easier?




This 60 1/2 is in fair shape, I will give it a thorough cleaning
 and sharpening and polish. 

The sole has some minor pitting which I will polish out,
 this iron also has it's edge on an angle. The iron is true to the body.