I don't use planes very much but my Cheap Stanley block plane with no adjustable mouth is what I use most. I got it very sharp and it stays that way for a long time. Good thing it does because I Suck at sharpening.
Seriously, though, I love the feel my Miller's Falls No 9 (No 4 equiv), and I think that I'm open to the possibility of replacing any plane in my possession with a MF equivalent.
...but, then again, I also love the heft and feel of my Bedrock 606.
...oh, and I really admire the efficiency of my cheap Stanley Two-Tone No 5 that I have set up for hogging; removing a 1/4" of material is so fun and fast.
All good choices! I love my #7 jointer when it's sharp. The iron is the same width as my stones so it is pain in the arse to sharpen. I have an adjustable woodstock low angle block plane that is hands down the nicest block plane I've ever used. I am restoring a Stanley Bailey #6 right now that is in great condition. I love this thread! Keep it going!
Check out my facebook page for a picture of all my planes displayed nicely on the wall. (on a side note how do you post pictures in your comments?) https://www.facebook.com/KatzMosesWoodworking/
The round side Bedrock 606 gets used a lot, a #45 always puts a smile on my face and router planes are very useful. My favorite, however, has to be the infill shooting plane:
For me, there's just more satisfaction using a tool you made vs. one that was purchased.
My best reach for plane which seems to be able to help on just about anything is my Stanley number 10, dunno why but it just adapts. Have fun, make some dust.
Whichever one happens to be in my hand at the moment. For old planes, I am very partial to my Sargent VBMs. Need a 411 and 415 to complete my set of bench planes. They have held up nicely after 100 years and hold a nice edge when sharpened. For new planes, I love my Veritas router plane.
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