And as its brass surface has become scratched, tarnished and worn over the years, my woodworking has become tighter, lighter and easier. Here are some supplies and tools we find essential in our everyday work around the shop. We may receive a commission from sales referred by our links; however, we have carefully selected these products for their usefulness and quality. Looks like I know where my birthday money is getting spent.
When John was here he said they were going to get ready for a run of those squares and that they are one of the items they run all the time. I do agree with all of the posts, my problem is one of a certain shortness in the pocketbook. That said, I love a Ferrari for its beauty and quality of manufacture. Economaki has positioned his company similarly providing fabulous examples of the tool making art.
I might never own a Ferrari but I do own a few of Mr. If I could afford one of each, I might, but then again I might not. But so what? We should all be similarly afflicted.
OK, Chris, now I can curse you. And I see why you bought it: that could be quite useful. Great article and thought provoking comments.
I would love to see and use some of the Bridge City tools in person. Owning the right ones would also be great. But I suffer from a competing affliction: "Never pay retail. Q: How many tools do I regret having spent too much on? Learn More. Thickness Planing.
Unique Blade Retention Mechanism. Cutting Depth Adjustment. Honing Guide for Planes. Sale Off. A mild nuissance. Flip the fence, and it becomes a 45 deg fence for bevels. I understand the need to go overseas for cost savings, as well as, the change in materials, there is tradeoffs for everything. Anyway, mixed feelings about this plane. Of course, my review takes into consideration the price of the plane. Sorry I could not provide a better review but felt obligated to be true to fellow woodworkers looking to spend there dollars wisely.
I surely appreciate when I read honest reviews from fellow ww when I am considering a tool purchase. Google Sponsor Google Sponsor. Will, thanks for the review, but you know deep down inside most of us galoots want pictures with all the details. My feeling is a lot of a Bridge City tool's price is for its shelf appeal.
My enjoyment of pretty things sitting on a shelf exists but is not up to the level it is with many folks. Some makers master both style and function. In the pix below, the S20A by Marcou fits that category, its gorgeous on the shelf, and slices through any wood like slicing cheese.
Its mass, dense metals, ergonomics, truly remarkable difference in performance vs. Of course, lets get real, per dollar spent, LV and LN wins hands down. Its like comparing a Porsche and Toyota, the value is always with Toyota.
In all fairness to BCT, some of the planes I own from them, perform well, and look great as well, so by no means has this one plane tarnish my BCT experience. Since they are low volume, of course they will be higher priced planes. Join Date Sep Posts Viewing BTC has that appeal From the aesthetics to it's machining. But the durability is not very assuring. Veritas and LN would be top on my list on that quality. Still a collector plane to me. On moving to China I believe they are still following the original specs so that does not really matter in that sense.
The chopstick jig is very nifty. Join Date Apr Posts 7, The sole of the plane was not flat, in fact to me it seemed that the whole plane was perfectly made and assembled and then an operator had poorly linished the sole and dubbed over both ends. Not great for a premium tool. However, the aluminium was easy to linish, in fact two minutes of hand rubbing with an abrasive on a flat surface and the sole was flat enough. Two skids are supplied that fix with screws to the sides.
These allow the tool to be a thickness plane which can handle up to 46mm height.
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