I am looking at getting a low angle block plane for fine trimming - banding, miters, etc. My question is should I get the standard size low angle block plane or the low angle apron plane by Veritas?

 

Thank you for the help.

 

Edited October 11, 20169 yr by Chips N Dust

Chips, I do not have experience with the Apron plane, but I do with the standard Veritas Low Angle, I have one. I use it for a whole lot of "stuff" in my shop, it's always near by. I use it to chamfer edges of anything, I use it to trim end grain, I use it to plane small areas, and I did I say I use it for end grain? It excels at end grain trimming, cuts through end grain like a knife and butter, no chatter. The fit and finish is fine as well, very nice instrument.

For what you are doing, I can vouch for the plane I have, but for the apron plan I cannot say. It appears a tad small and light for my taste, I like some weight. But that may not matter to you.

Hope this helped a little.

I have all three....

the std size LA plane w/ the PM-V11 iron for a recommendation...

pure pleasure to use and you'll do more w/ it than you plan to......

 

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Edited October 11, 20169 yr by Stick486

I have the Veritas low angle block and it is a wonder. Love the adjustable mouth. It cuts and does not chatter.

I have the Veritas DX-60 block plane from Lee Valley with the PM-V11 blade, and I love it.  Use it on most projects.  I highly recommend it. I have no experience with the apron plane you mentioned, so I can't comment on that one.  I agree with everything John Morris said.

Thanks for the input guys! I think I will go with the Standard Block at this point. I was also planning on the PM-V11 blade and I see a lot of you also have that blade on yours.

 

Thanks Again,