Need a hand plane for truing boards

[amt]

I have some rough lumber in 4/4 x 7-inch x 8-feet, and I'd like to try planing a face flat, then using a bench-top thickness planer for the opposite side.  I am wondering what would be a good plane for this type of work and has a reasonable cost.  Thanks!

 

[Alli]

Hi, there's a you tube clip using a bench top thicknesser to plane the first face by wedging it. might be worth a look.

As well as Festool, I am a Lie Neilsen fan, a number 6 or 7 plane would probably do you right or even a number 8 if you really want a work out, and that's just picking it up, its a beast!

 

[zapdafish]

If your planer can handle those boards and you don't have a jointer that can there is the planar sled.

Here is an example

o well, guess I should watched the first video, lol.

 

[fidelfs]

Get a scrub plane to remove the wood fast then use a 6 or 7. It will save you time.

 

[BMH]

Got the lie Nielsen low ankle plane, works great and easier to set up if this is your first time using a plane for this type of job

 

[andyman]

I find those low ankle planes hard on your back [not worthy]

 

[Glenn in Shailer]

Got the lie Nielsen low ankle plane,

...now you've confused him... [wink] jk

 

[ScotF]

A low angle Jack plane would be a good choice.  Work diagonally, cross and then length to take out any twist and cupping.  Another option if you have a router is to build a platform that is parallel and sled and use the router to surface one side of the board that you can then flip and run through the planer.  You only need to get one face 70% - 80% flat to register on the bed of the planer and then flip it for a pass to get it perfectly flat. 

Scot

 

[amt]

How about this one?
http://www.leevalley.com/us/wood/page.aspx?p=49708&cat=1,41182,48944

 

[amt]

The more reviews I see about the Veritas low angle jack plane, the more convinced I should get it.

Also see that my local woodcraft has a hand plane class in a couple weeks, so this might work out very well

 

[mouppe]

You want one plane at a reasonable cost.

Lie Nielsen low angle jack. Full stop.

 

[kfitzsimons]

There was a really good article on Fine Woodworking about the versatility of the L-N #62 low angle jack plane a couple of years ago. If you can find it (I can't), it's a good read and it will explain that buying two or three blades honed specifically for a certain job, it makes the 62 a great almost do-it-all plane. A real bargain because  you can do so much with it.

 

[tiralie]

A low angle Jack plane would be a good choice.  Work diagonally, cross and then length to take out any twist and cupping.   

Agreed. A Jack plane is a very versatile plane and can be used to joint an edge. I have the LN Jack plane and use it often. I am sure the Veritas is up to the task.
Make sure you keep it sharp, use some paraffin wax on the sole to help decrease friction.
Tim

 

[amt]

OK, the L-N is quite nice.  I may go for the full kit (with extra blades), just trying to decide how much money I am willing to spend. 

 

[mouppe]

OK, the L-N is quite nice.  I may go for the full kit (with extra blades), just trying to decide how much money I am willing to spend. 

I wouldn't bother with the extra blade or the kit at the offset. You can always get them later if you so decide.

 

[tiralie]

I wouldn't bother with the extra blade or the kit at the offset. You can always get them later if you so decide.

Agreed.
For your current purposes you won't need the extra blades.
Spend your money on some sharpening materials/guides/tools.
You will need them.
Tim

 

[amt]

Thanks for all the info.  I ended up purchasing the Veritas low angle jack plane.  I'll get different blades later whenever I need them.  I am also enrolled in a class for hand planes, so I should get some good hands on education.  Thanks again for all the help.

 

[waho6o9]

Make yourself a pair of winding sticks to find and take out
twists.

Have fun with your new plane!

 

[dpetrzelka]

I would highly recommend trying both the Lie Nielsen and Veritas (Lee Valley) low angle jack planes - they have quite different totes. The Vertias being better suited to taller benches and the Lie Nielsen to lower benches (this is a very general statement). The Lie Nielsen is a much more traditional style that fits some just right. Others have taller, more modern workbenches designed for use with power tools, and they benefit from the angle of the Veritas tote. You want your jack plane to fit your hands and your planing style well.

I'm partial to the Veritas as it also has a few additional features such as the side set screws to, and a threaded stop for the adjustable mouth - allows easily clearing of a stuck chip, and quick return to minimum closed mouth setting.

 

[mouppe]

I would highly recommend trying both the Lie Nielsen and Veritas (Lee Valley) low angle jack planes - they have quite different totes. The Vertias being better suited to taller benches and the Lie Nielsen to lower benches (this is a very general statement). The Lie Nielsen is a much more traditional style that fits some just right. Others have taller, more modern workbenches designed for use with power tools, and they benefit from the angle of the Veritas tote. You want your jack plane to fit your hands and your planing style well.

I'm partial to the Veritas as it also has a few additional features such as the side set screws to, and a threaded stop for the adjustable mouth - allows easily clearing of a stuck chip, and quick return to minimum closed mouth setting.

I have Veritas and Lie Nielsen planes. Which plane I use is determined by the task at hand and nothing to do with my bench height. In fact, my hand tool bench is as high as my MFT. Respectfully, I think your comment may work for you but is misleading for others.