Got this in the mail today, luck of the draw in the lottery from our Annual Fundraiser.  Not being a hand plane guy for a long time I confess I only have ever had a cheap HF special.  Never had an interest till I returned from Iraq but the pins in my wrist really did not like the activity of planning.  Late last year I met a customer that also had same problem and he gave me a hands on tutorial of the ins and outs of holding the plane so it doesn't aggravate my injury.  Okay, so I tried it at home and have been playing with the thing getting it tuned in and all.  It makes nice ribbons, which I am told is unusual for a HF special, but hey miracles happen I guess.  

 

So I opened the box and took this Wood River Block Plane apart and got acquainted with all the parts, tuned up the blade a hair and back together it went.  Makes some nice shavings.  Did research last week on this particular plane and found out it's common uses, and what not to try.  Impressive little guy.  

 

Thanks to the folks at Wood River for the prize, it will get used and if I get decent at using these things I might have to upgrade the HF special.  Budget permitting.

 

 

Edited January 5, 20206 yr by Woodbutcherbynight

Congrats! Good for you!

Glad it arrived and hope it becomes an important tool in your shop. The Laguna bandsaw is scheduled to arrive here on Monday. I'll let everyone know when it gets here.

Congrats, Gunny.  I hope you get many happy hours with it.  

 

AlB, I look forward to a review with pictures of your new bandsaw.  

 

59 minutes ago, FlGatorwood said:

Congrats, Gunny.  I hope you get many happy hours with it. 

Used it today to make a bevel for a cabinet I am working on.  

15 hours ago, Woodbutcherbynight said:

Used it today to make a bevel for a cabinet I am working on.  

Way to go Gunny!