Hi All
Firstly apologies for the million and one questions but I am in a tizzy over this and having spent weeks poring over catalogues and websites need some expert/experienced advice.
I am a power tool user primarily but have found the need to use Chisels and a plane on occasion for cleaning up joints and tenons etc. Unfortunately my circa 1995 B&Q special chisels and #4 plane have not inspired me with their performance. I have tried a few sharpening gadgets but have come to the conclusion that nothing much can be done with them. The edge gets sharp for one or two cuts then goes off and the plane chatters and breaks out. I end up putting too much muscle into the tools and lose control.
I have a birthday coming up and the missus has offered to purchase tools of my choice up to £150
Now I love the thought of the LV and LN shiny toys but my budget would only run to a block plane, if so which one low angle or not, and should I push the budget and go for a #4 or maybe a #5 jack, again low angle or not???
How are the Axminster planes? am I asking for more trouble? what about the old/new Stanley offerings. If I get a cheaper model I can get some chisels as well such as the Kirshen set, how are they? Maybe a nice set of Ray Isles would be a great purchase.
I am making home furniture in hardwood using M&T joints with dovetailing a possibility in the future and might get into a little box making at some point.
Somebody make a decision PLEASE!!!!!!!
Firstly apologies for the million and one questions but I am in a tizzy over this and having spent weeks poring over catalogues and websites need some expert/experienced advice.
I am a power tool user primarily but have found the need to use Chisels and a plane on occasion for cleaning up joints and tenons etc. Unfortunately my circa 1995 B&Q special chisels and #4 plane have not inspired me with their performance. I have tried a few sharpening gadgets but have come to the conclusion that nothing much can be done with them. The edge gets sharp for one or two cuts then goes off and the plane chatters and breaks out. I end up putting too much muscle into the tools and lose control.
I have a birthday coming up and the missus has offered to purchase tools of my choice up to £150
Now I love the thought of the LV and LN shiny toys but my budget would only run to a block plane, if so which one low angle or not, and should I push the budget and go for a #4 or maybe a #5 jack, again low angle or not???
How are the Axminster planes? am I asking for more trouble? what about the old/new Stanley offerings. If I get a cheaper model I can get some chisels as well such as the Kirshen set, how are they? Maybe a nice set of Ray Isles would be a great purchase.
I am making home furniture in hardwood using M&T joints with dovetailing a possibility in the future and might get into a little box making at some point.
Somebody make a decision PLEASE!!!!!!!