One of my presents, which was NOT on my list, was a FOOTPRINT plane. Some research indicates that this is sold by Amazon and others for around thirty bucks. See here: Amazon.com: Footprint 280205 Professional Smooth Plane: Tools & Hardware Dont'cha love in'laws.
Okay, after two hours flattening the sole plate, I can see my nose hair after working on 1/2" plate glass, from 180 grit up to 1500 grit. Of course, WCPE was helping. (WCPE is a radio station that plays classical music. I was listening to some opera I never heard of. Usually, they play good workshop stuff, and when they don't, I work on my French with CDs.)
Est'ce vous voudriez boire de la biere? Avec moi? Chez moi? D'accord.
Now, I ain't dumb enough to think this "made in communist china" tool has an acceptable blade, BUT
BUT
Supposing I purchased a Hock blade for this Chini plane and ScarySharp'd it.
Tell my why a Lie Nielson at 10X the price would be a better plane. I'm not looking for an argument, I'm looking for information and advice.
Okay, after two hours flattening the sole plate, I can see my nose hair after working on 1/2" plate glass, from 180 grit up to 1500 grit. Of course, WCPE was helping. (WCPE is a radio station that plays classical music. I was listening to some opera I never heard of. Usually, they play good workshop stuff, and when they don't, I work on my French with CDs.)
Est'ce vous voudriez boire de la biere? Avec moi? Chez moi? D'accord.
Now, I ain't dumb enough to think this "made in communist china" tool has an acceptable blade, BUT
BUT
Supposing I purchased a Hock blade for this Chini plane and ScarySharp'd it.
Tell my why a Lie Nielson at 10X the price would be a better plane. I'm not looking for an argument, I'm looking for information and advice.