I have been considering a 5-1/2 for the shooting board, and this one looks enticing. But with the price of a Wood River is $300, I am guessing the taytool plane is just a cheap Chinese knock off with their logo on it. Has some decent reviews, but when something has a price difference of 200 bucks, figured I would ask the hand plane guru's on here their opinion.
WoodRiver - #5-1/2 Bench Hand Plane - Jack Plane - V3
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#5-1/2 Jack Smoothing Bench Hand Plane, 14-3/4" Sole, 2-3/8" Wide Blade 465944
This #5-1/2 jack plane is the perfect tool to smooth and flatten areas and will achieve an produce an accurate and smooth finish. This jack plane is ideal for the cabinet maker and discerning woodworker. The body and frog are made from ductile cast iron. The sole and sides are precision machined...
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