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Your cart is empty.This low angle block plane is the perfect tool for smaller smoothing and trimming jobs. The low angle design excels at slicing through end grain. This block plane is ideal for the cabinet maker and discerning woodworker. The body is made from nearly indestructible stress-relieved ductile cast iron. The sole and sides are precision lapped to within 0.001” over the entire length of the sole. Overall length is 7 inches long, 2-1/8 inches wide. Weight is 1.8 pounds. The stainless steel knuckle joint cap snaps in place to secure the blade and provides a comfortable palm rest for extended use. The blade is adjusted forward/back via the solid brass rear adjustment knob. The 1/8 inch thick by 1-5/8 inch wide tool steel iron is hardened and tempered to 55-60 Rockwell C. Blade is ground at 25 degrees. The mouth opening can be easily adjusted for both fine and coarse work. This plane has good mass to reduce chatter and can easily be used one-handed. Bed angle is 12 degrees. "
Gorignak
Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2023
I have made a living making custom furniture since 1985. The Taytool Low Angle block plane is a competent concept, bounded by poor quality and some indifference to ergonomics.Buy cheaper Stanley, or put the Taytool $$ toward a better low angle block plane. This plane is a $39 value. Any higher is paying for constructing the attractive advertising and, " quality ", cachet.
charles n castner
Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2022
Tuning it up is a pain in the you know what. Flattening the back was a chore. But otherwise it’s a good to keep around your bench. It’s a bit heavy to keep in your tool pouch or apron.
TATD
Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2021
The sole is not flat, it took about an hour on a 400 grit diamond stone to get it flat.The blade was pretty flat only took about 10 minutes.It works great after the work you need to put in it. I would with hardwood and it will do the job.So I recommend the product if you want to do some work on it.Bit to say it is .001 tolerance is just a bunch of BS.
Inaseateveryweek
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2021
The package arrived sooner than expected and the plane was well packed in a study box and form fitting foam. I was rather impressed with the build for this India made hand plane. The design is similar to the premium brands for half the price. The plane required about 15 minutes to flatten and get the anti-rust coating off. The iron is better than average. I spent 10 minutes honing and cleaning the iron up. After putting together and giving a first shot, I got good results. Time will tell how the iron will hold up, but for the price this is a good value.
RaineWolfe
Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2020
I'm a professional woodworker and I use power and hand tools every day to make a living. I didn't have a low angle block plane or a shoulder plane and wanted to add one of each to be able to work easier and cleaner. I bought both from Taytools and as soon as I got them in I did the basic inspection and found that both beds are ground out of square. The iron won't come out of the mouth evenly. One corner, no matter what I do is always lower than the other so it's impossible to take an even shaving with either tool. That defeats the purpose of the tool.All planes need some fettling but having to file the bed to square it up isn't worth my time. If you're a hobbyist, I don't think it's a bad value on the shoulder plane but for a low angle block plane, you can get vintage Stanley's in workable condition, not needing to be refurbished for the same money if not less. I've heard high praise from many in the woodworking community about Taytools planes and I may have gotten a pair of lemons but it put a bad taste in my mouth.Flattening the back, sharpening and honing the iron and flattening the sole of a new plane are all expected things without going Lie-Neilsen or Veritas and even then, you still have to hone the iron. Fixing a bad bed however, not worth the time and effort for me personally as I have work to do. Returning both for a refund and going another route. I might give Taytools another try in the future but it won't be any time soon.Good luck to you all and have fun in your shop!
Kealoha
Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2020
After reading other reviews I purchased this plane expecting to spend some time tuning it. Indeed after it arrived I spent about 90 minutes sharpening the blade, truing the bottom and blade bed. It was time well spent as the feel of the cuts are controlled and there is enough mass in this plane to smooth out your efforts. I would purchase another considering the price point and great value.
James T
Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2020
I use this little plane more often than anything else (except sandpaper) for doing wood trim and finishing. This block plane is very quickly adjusted for an open or closed mouth, and I love how easily I can adjust the blade cant and depth while working. The weight and heft of this little plane allows for solid contact and control. I'm using this on red oak trim as well as chamfering edges on sapele as I trim out replacement windows. Haven't had to re-sharpen the blade but once through quite a bit of use. The blade will, of course, need a proper hand-sharpening to make it a razor edge, but the sole was perfectly flat and the adjustable mouth is true and smooth.I now own several Taytools planes as well as other products of theirs, all of which are of excellent quality and great value. I only wish I'd pulled the trigger on their no. 7 jointer and no. 62 jack plane when they were available in stock several months ago. I'll be watching for more of their products as inventory returns to normal from these wild pandemic times.
Al Richardson
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2020
Had a large hollow in the sole. It took a couple of days, working off and on, to finally get the sole flat to where the plane was usable. The blade also had a significant hollow but was much quicker to remedy. Once flattened and honed, the blade seems to be holding an edge very well. So far, I have used the plane on southern yellow pine, hard maple, American walnut, white ash and padauk. I works equally well on them all.I guess the low price of this plane is a trade off with how much your time is worth. It will definitely take some work/time before it's usable. Lie Nielsen and Veritas planes are ready out of the box, but they also will cost four times as much. Your call.
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