08-28-2015, 09:53 AM
The best type of plane for what you've shown is a low angle block plane. The low angle block excels at trimming end grain. If your drawer sides are proud of the drawer front, then you'll want a bench plane with a cutting angle of around 45 deg. A block plane has the blade bevel up. A classic bench plane (e.g. a Stanley No. 4) has the blade bedded bevel down.
For a block plane, I recommend the Lie-Nielsen No. 60-1/2. It's an adjustable mouth block plane, currently selling at $165. If you want a slightly smaller and less expensive Lie-Nielsen block plane, the LN No. 102 is $115. You give up the adjustable mouth on the 102. Lee Valley has similar (and also excellent) adjustable mouth Veritas Low Angle block at $155, or the Apron Plane at $89. Lee Valley currently is offering free shipping thru Aug 31.
If you anticipate needing a bench plane, a No. 4 is the best choice. Lie-Nielsen sells their No. 4 for $350. A Lee Valley Veritas No. 4 runs $219.
Alternatively, we have members of this forum who rehab vintage Stanley planes and they often sell them on Swap-N-Sell, for considerably less than a new plane. You could post a WTB on S-n-S and see what's available.
For a block plane, I recommend the Lie-Nielsen No. 60-1/2. It's an adjustable mouth block plane, currently selling at $165. If you want a slightly smaller and less expensive Lie-Nielsen block plane, the LN No. 102 is $115. You give up the adjustable mouth on the 102. Lee Valley has similar (and also excellent) adjustable mouth Veritas Low Angle block at $155, or the Apron Plane at $89. Lee Valley currently is offering free shipping thru Aug 31.
If you anticipate needing a bench plane, a No. 4 is the best choice. Lie-Nielsen sells their No. 4 for $350. A Lee Valley Veritas No. 4 runs $219.
Alternatively, we have members of this forum who rehab vintage Stanley planes and they often sell them on Swap-N-Sell, for considerably less than a new plane. You could post a WTB on S-n-S and see what's available.
Still Learning,
Allan Hill
Allan Hill