It’s relatively cheap easy to sharpen, holds its edge. I’ve had the same Stanley blade in my plane since apprenticeship days in the UK and neede some new blades for other planes I own. If you know how to sharpen a blade they work fine and I’ve bought 80 dollar blades and still would recommend the Stanley blade.

Will Lie Nielsen blades fit Stanley planes?

Lie-Nielsen chipbreakers are designed specifically for our tools. It is possible that they may fit some original Stanley or Record planes, but critical dimensions of these and other maker’s tools varied over the years.

Where are new Stanley planes made?

These planes, made in China, have generated a lot of interest and debate on Knots, our online woodworking forum.

What is a chip breaker on a plane?

This ‘chip-breaker’ is the cap made from plate steel locked beneath the wedge or the lever cap that flexes the two-component cutting assembly to reduce vibration by causing tension in the cutting iron and the cap iron and so prevent chatter. It neither causes the wood to chip nor prevents the wood from chipping.

What does a chip breaker do?

The function of a chip breaker is to improve chip control and to reduce cutting resistance. A better balance between the two will increase the machining performance. Reduced cutting resistance can avoid chipping and fracturing of the cutting edge caused by vibration.

What is the difference between a bench plane and a block plane?

The blades on bench planes are angled at 45°, and they are positioned with the bevel side down. A chip breaker lies on top of the blade in a bench plane; it directs wood shavings up and away and helps to reduce the stuttering or skipping movement known as chatter.

What is the difference between Stanley and Stanley Bailey?

Regardless of which name is stamped on them, virtually every bench and block plane Stanley made from 1869 forward are all referred to (somewhat generically) as ‘Stanley Bailey’, or simply ‘Stanley’ or ‘Bailey’ – all are technically correct.

What is a chip breaker on a Stanley plane?

Cap Irons (Chip Breakers, Back Irons, etc.) for Traditional Stanley Planes. To maximize your plane’s performance, a thicker chip breaker (cap iron) can stabilize the blade’s cutting edge reducing vibration and chatter.

What size chip breaker do I need for my plane?

To maximize your plane’s performance, a thicker chip breaker (cap iron) can stabilize the blade’s cutting edge reducing vibration and chatter. Set your breaker very close to the cutting edge to best prevent tear-out. HOCK Chip Breakers are 3mm thick (.118″), almost twice as thick as a stock chip breaker.

Where is the blade adjuster on a compass plane?

There are two style of the #113 compass planes — old and older. The old ones have the blade adjuster in front of the tote, similar to a standard bench plane. On the older ones the adjuster is a wheel on the side of the plane. Questions? First, please read the FAQ (all will be revealed.)