#5-1/2 Bench Hand Plane - Jack Plane - V3 Reviews

3.7 Rating 18 Reviews

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1177 Rosemar Rd,
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West Virginia
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Richard Whitby

Unverified Reviewer

“A well-built, nice-looking plane, with a solid casting and frog. But but neither the edge nor the blade as a whole was flat. It took considerable time to sharpen. And it took nearly hour of working furiously with a coarse diamond stone to make area where the blade and chip-breaker meet sufficiently flat. Maybe I'm wrong for expecting better, but I did.”

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Posted 5 days ago

“If you can only buy one hand plane, get this one. The 5 1/2 is the most versatile of all the planes. I went through the standard Rob Cosman tuning process (hand planes are NEVER ready for use out of the box) and it required very little tuning at all. The sole was dead flat as was the sides. Can’t wait to build my shooting boards. Very pleased with the quality.”

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Posted 6 days ago

“WoodRiver 5-1/2 I’m new to woodworking and I bought all of the sharpening stones to tune in. My problem is not knowing how to use this plane. Never been able to get even a touch shaving. Talked to WoodRiver and they have no instructions on what different screws are for or anything.”

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Posted 2 months ago

“I will say, if you like the old style bailey planes get these hand planes. Rob Cosman helped design these planes. I own the block plane, the 4 1/2 and the jack with the hopes of obtaining the jointer plane soon. These planes are HEAVY which is great for use. I highly recommend sharpening the iron for best results. The lateral adjust is very simple to understand once acquainted with its function. I also recommend using wax to help these planes glide easily. For the price you can't go wrong. I love them and I prefer these planes over the bench dog garbage rocker sells IMO. If you are considering these planes I highly recommend them.”

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Posted 5 months ago

“I always loved my antique Bailey planes and never had any complaints. That said, I wanted something more square to shoot with. Now that I have this as a basis of comparison, I see this is a whole other thing. Not sure I could go back now. I've always loved a No 3 plane. I wonder what the WoodRiver No 3 is like??? Hmmm....”

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Posted 8 months ago

David Hutchins

Unverified Reviewer

“Very disappointed with the plane I got. The corner of the cutting iron was chipped off, small tear out on the rear tote and the biggest problem was the chip breaker only touches half way across the iron. The other corner has a .015 gap. Certainly not a premium tool which you are paying for. Save a little longer and buy a real premium tool from an American maker. Would not purchase again and would advise against it”

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Posted 8 months ago

“I have been watching Rob Cosman's YouTube videos and decided I really needed a hand plane in the workshop. I decided to order this one based on reviews and Rob's videos. I received the plane fast from Woodcraft and it has not disappointed me. In less than 30 minutes following Rob's video on set up I was taking shavings. based on how nice this plane is I plan now to get more like the low angle block plane. I highly recommend this plane for the price and quality.”

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Posted 2 years ago

BG From Trumansburg

Verified Reviewer

“I can't express how happy I am with this plane! I use it on my shooting board, I use it on edges and faces and almost never have to reach for a longer plane to get a smooth enough surface for finishing. With a sharp blade this plane consistently gives me onionskin thin shavings. This plane delivers on the promise that hand planes give you a better surface than you could ever get with sandpaper. Sometimes, I even go out to the shop, pick up this plane and a scrap of wood and just make shavings for the fun of it! I highly recommend this plane.”

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Posted 2 years ago