www.aconcordcarpenter.com Read review www.aconcordcarpenter.com As a carpenter and sometimes woodworker I have a half dozen specialty panes and related power planing tools in my shop. More often than not, when I need to perform a planing operation, I reach for my block plane. Block planes are the most popular hand plane sold as well as most useful. I have two: a Stanley No. 9- 1/2 block plane [left] and my vintage Stanley No. 220 block plane [right] in photo below. A low angle block plane is small enough for one handed finishing or fitting and is useful in almost any planing operation. One big plus for a carpenter is that this handy tool is small enough to fit in my tool belt! A sharp, properly adjusted block plane can take super thin shavings off a piece of wood being scribed to fit, adjust trim miters, chamfer an edge, fit a door, trim end grain or remove mill marks leaving the woods edge as smooth as glass. Because block planes do so much for finish carpentry, it’s the number one hand plane on the job site, as well as in small wood shops and homeowners toolboxes. Stanley Tool Company recently sent me a No. 60-1/2 Low angle block plane to test and evaluate. Photo below. QUALITY STEEL: When I told a contractor friend of mine that I was evaluating a Stanley hand plane he asked me to inquire about the blade quality and hardness. In my research on this tool I found out that the blade is made from “A2 tool steel.” A2 steel is an air hardening tool steel capable of being …
Posts Tagged ‘Angle’
Stanley No. 60-1/2 Low Angle Block Plane
Written by Tools on Thursday, January 19th, 2012 in Hand Tools.
Tags: 601/2, Angle, Block, Plane, Stanley
Low Angle Bench Planes Part 1: Setup & Adjustment
Written by Tools on Thursday, December 1st, 2011 in Hand Tools.
Tags: Adjustment, Angle, Bench, part, Planes, Setup
Deneb Puchalski demonstrates the setup and adjustments of these amazingly versatile planes. For more information on our complete line of tools and DVDs please visit www.lie-nielsen.com
Metabo W22-230 230mm (9″) Low Vibration Angle Grinder
Written by Tools on Thursday, September 8th, 2011 in Power Tools.
Tags: 230mm, Angle, Grinder, Metabo, vibration, W22230
www.toolstop.co.uk – what a grinder from Metabo! Lowest vibration in class, plus dead man’s handle. Features: Quick release lockable disc guard Removable release lever for fitment of dust cowls Industrial quality long life marathon motor Auto-stop carbon brushes Vibratech dampening system to give a very low reading of just 4.8m/s2
Grinding Power – Bosch GWS 24-230LVI 9″ / 230mm Anti-Vibration Angle Grinder
Written by Tools on Friday, July 1st, 2011 in Power Tools.
Tags: 230mm, 24230LVI, Angle, Antivibration, Bosch, Grinder, Grinding, Power
www.toolstop.co.uk – Visit Toolstop for more info on the Bosch GWS 24-230LVI 9″ / 230mm Anti-Vibration Angle Grinder. Eric Streuli demonstrates the SDS quick locking nut, adjustable handle and cutting power of this piece of “blue” Bosch professional kit.
Bosch Tools – GWS 11 & 14 Angle Grinders
Written by Tools on Wednesday, April 20th, 2011 in Power Tools.
Tags: Angle, Bosch, Grinders, Tools
The powerful tool with KickBack Stop KickBack Stop: detects when the tool is jammed and shuts it down immediately Distortion-resistant protective guard -quickly and easily adjustable, provides reliable protection www.raidiy.co.uk
Metabo Angle Grinders and Hammers @ CPOMetabo.com
Written by Tools on Thursday, February 10th, 2011 in Power Tools.
Tags: Angle, cpometabo.com, Grinders, Hammers, Metabo
Excellent quality, high performance and user-friendly ergonomics are characteristics which are also distinctly evident in Metabo angle grinders and hammers. CPOMetabo.com is your source for new and factory reconditioned Metabo Power Tools. Check out our wide selection of reconditioned and clearance products today! Visit CPO Metabo Today! www.cpometabo.com
Belle Foret BFNLS01SN Lavatory Angle Supply Kit, Satin Nickel
Written by Tools on Wednesday, December 15th, 2010 in Plumbing Fixtures.
Tags: Angle, Belle, BFNLS01SN, Foret, Lavatory, Nickel, Satin, Supply
- For use with all exposed lavatory installations
- Includes P Trap and 2 supply tubes
- Two 1/2-Inch IPS angle shutoff valves with cross handles
- Two 5/8-Inch OD adapters
- 2 Flat flanges for stops and box escutcheon
Product Description
NLS01SN Finish: Satin Nickel NOTE: This item does not ship to California or Vermont Features: -Lavatory Angle Supply Kit -For use with all exposed lavatory installations -Includes P-Trap and 2 supply tubes -2-1/2” IPS … More >>
Belle Foret BFNLS01SN Lavatory Angle Supply Kit, Satin Nickel
Danze D481027 15-Inch Right Angle Shower Arm with Flange, Chrome
Written by Tools on Saturday, December 11th, 2010 in Plumbing Fixtures.
Tags: 15Inch, Angle, Chrome, D481027, Danze, Flange, Right, Shower
- Solid brass construction
- Includes flange
- Extension shower arms increase the range of the showerhead
- Extends 15-inches from the wall
- Chrome finish
Product Description
D481027 Image shown a Chrome Finish The 15” Linear Shower Arm is just one of the many specialty parts offered by Danze that allows you to customize your shower unit. This unit is constructed of solid brass. Features : … More >>
Danze D481027 15-Inch Right Angle Shower Arm with Flange, Chrome
Stanley 12-960 Contractor Grade Low Angle Plane
Written by Tools on Wednesday, December 1st, 2010 in Hand Tools.
Tags: 12960, Angle, Contractor, Grade, Plane, Stanley
- 6-inch low angle plane with a 1-3/8-inch cutter
- Fully adjustable cutter rests at 13.5 degrees
- Gray, cast-iron base with precision-ground sides and bottom; durable epoxy coating provides long-lasting protection
- Quick-release cam-lock makes iron removal easy
- 6 inches long; 1-3/8-inch cutter; limited lifetime warranty
Product Description
This versatile plane features newly designed lateral iron adjustment levers, adjustable mouth, brass knobs, heavy body castings, accurately ground surface, and a black enamel finish. Body length 6-1/4″ with low 12 degre… More >>
Belle Foret BFNLS01PB Lavatory Angle Supply Kit, Polished Brass
Written by Tools on Saturday, October 16th, 2010 in Plumbing Fixtures.
Tags: Angle, Belle, BFNLS01PB, Brass, Foret, Lavatory, Polished, Supply
- For use with all exposed lavatory installations
- Includes P Trap and 2 supply tubes
- Two 1/2-Inch IPS angle shutoff valves with cross handles
- Two 5/8-Inch OD adapters
- 2 Flat flanges for stops and box escutcheon
Product Description
NLS01PB Finish: Polished Brass NOTE: This item does not ship to California or Vermont Features: -Lavatory Angle Supply Kit -For use with all exposed lavatory installations -Includes P-Trap and 2 supply tubes -2-1/2” IP… More >>
Belle Foret BFNLS01PB Lavatory Angle Supply Kit, Polished Brass