Quangsheng Low angle VS Standard Angle Block Plane?

[MrDavidRoberts]

I wanted to order the cheaper Quangsheng standard angle block plane as I thought they are the same except the bed angle,
However was about to order and I saw that the adjusting mechanisms are actually totally different for them?

Have a look at the pics, the rear adjusting mechanism looks way different- what's the actual difference for them? Does the Low angle actually has more functions? (does the low angle has a lateral adjustment and the standard angle doesn't perhaps? )

 

[ED65]

Ignoring the differences between these specific models if you want just one block plane the low-angle type is the one to get as they're more versatile. Pop in a spare blade honed to a steeper angle and you get the same as a standard-angle block plane without having to pay for a whole other plane.

BTW aren't the two types the same price?

 

[Glynne]

Why not simply email Mathew (Platt) at Workshop Heaven and ask him.

 

[Derek Cohen (Perth Oz)]

The mechanisms look the same. One is modelled after LN, and the other after Stanley. Both appear to simply push the blade back-and-forth. Neither appear to have a lateral adjustment (as do the Veritas with a Norris-type adjuster).

Note that a low angle bed (12 degrees) with a 25 degree bevel blade (=37 degrees cutting angle) will plane end grain more easily than a standard angle bed (20 degrees) and 25 degree bevel blade (=45 degrees cutting angle). However I would rather have the standard angle when chamfering edges, as it is less likely to cause tearout. There is a place for both settings. Decide which set up you believe is more useful. The LA plane can be set up for a higher cutting angle, but the standard angle plane cannot plane at a lower angle.

Regards from Perth

Derek

 

[D_W]

try everything you intend to do with a block plane with a smoother once you get some experience.

I've probably had a dozen block planes (if not that, at least 8 or 10). I still have two....maybe one, not sure. It's extremely uncommon for me to use one.

Except for the smallest work, a bench plane is more practical on end grain, and not hard to master on normal edge breaking or chamfering. there are a lot of chamfering jobs where a paring chisel is more appropriate, and the skill from using a paring chisel will help you when you get to carving.

If I were going to use a block plane (which would only be for small work), I'd probably have a 9 1/2 record or something similar. Right now, I have at least one stanley 18, but I don't love that you have to hold it in a certain way or once in a while, you'll knock the cap loose by accident when you're getting leverage on it. (if I used a block plane more often, I'd know what I have, but I have a bad habit of turning through tools and the ones that aren't notable, it's hard for me to keep track of).