Questions and Answers for Buck Bros. 6-1/2 in. Block Plane

A:  It’s adjustable

A:  The blade is adjustable but not to the extent of top of the line planers that have more than one adjustment point. It is good for a home shop. Better steel would hold an edge better but like I said more than adequate for home use.

A:  Not really

A:  It work for very good

A:  Yes - you can make long curly ones if you want or as short as you need them.

A:  I suppose, but it would be a lot of work. Try to find a friend who has a power planner. They will have more shavings than they know what to do with.

A:  Depends. What kind of bird?

A:  Hello Urlove. Yes, by all means you can make shavings for your bird cages. Although I'm sure that you already know this, you will make the best shavings if you can sharpen the blade to a razor's edge. The Buck Brothers' block plane comes already sharp but not razor sharp. The sharper the blade the easier you will find it to make the thin shavings you desire. Hope this helps you, regards, Al

A:  A lot depends on how you've set up and tuned the plane. Having a dull blade, or to much blade "stick out" will cause handling problems too. I usually put a light coat of wax on the bottom of mine. I also polished the bottom to a near mirror finish. Hope this helps.

A:  Hello Cat. Short answer; No, it is not hard to push. Long answer; The only time a plane is hard to push is if the blade is dull. Once the blade has been sharpened, and no blade comes from the factory razor sharp, the only resistance is from the grain of the wood, the type of wood (hard, soft, etc) and the depth of cut. If you really want to learn from a master woodworker please look up Mr. Paul Sellers on YouTube and you will be amazed. I was. Kind regards, Al

A:  It was easier than I expected but it depends on how thick of a piece you are trying to remove. If you have it on a low setting it will just take longer to plain. If it’s on a deep setting it will be harder to push.

A:  It depends how much you set the blade out, the material and more importantly if your object is fixed in place. I made it work after trial and error attempts.

A:  A manual plane like this one takes some skill to use, and maintain. When new the plane will be easy to push with the grain of the wood. Planes are always challenging to push against the grain, with a tendency to jump. With use, the blade will become dull, then it will be hard to push even with the grain, and will not cut well. The plain also need to be adjust for the depth of cut. very shallow cutting is easy to push, but will take many passes to cut much, A deep cut in hardwood even with the grain can be very difficult to do.

A:  Yes, when i bought it the blade was already installed the bevel should be facing up.

A:  The blade should be pre installed already. If not, the bevel should be faced up.

A:  Bevel up

A:  up

A:  Bevel down. Ideally 45 degrees is the best angle for fast work.

A:  yes it can

A:  Yes. In fact, it is a great tool for job. I put a link to a YouTube video that you might find helpful. https://youtu.be/d9XlmHvs_kU

A:  Yes. It can. Though, your best option is to fix the sagging or stuck door by adjusting the hinge side...not by planing the door. Adjusting the hinge knuckle or tighten the top hinge fixes sagging doors. Also note that humidity during the summer months will often call stuck doors.

A:  sure, you can use this to plane a sticking door. Take your time and remove a little bit of material and check your progress frequently.

A:  Yes. I have used mine for that exact purpose.

A:  Hello LJL. Yes, this would work fine. I'm sure you know that you would have to sharpen the blade, out of the box it will not give you clean shavings. Al

A:  yes.

A:  Absolutely. No problem taking just the right amount to unstick a door.

A:  To use this block plane, you must sharpen the iron. You will need a tool to hold the blade at 30 degrees. You will need a diamond sharpening block and rubber vise block holder. This is very basic. Block plane arrives with a non-sharpened dull blade. Why not try to gently cut away the excess glue with a wide metal scraper knife. NISAKU - 3 in. Blade Stainless Steel Scraper Knife with Metal End Cap | $14.49 https://www.homedepot.com/p/Nisaku-3-in-Blade-Stainless-Steel-Scraper-Knife-with-Metal-End-Cap-NJP1130/301176091

A:  Hello moneybags. Good question. I would start with a good sharp paint scraper. Dried glue can stick to the plane blade and gum it up, making frequent cleanup a must. Kind regards, Al

A:  Yes, but it depends on how thick the glue is. This model is a bit small.

A:  The answer is yes as long as the glue has solidified and the surface can be planed. I've used this small plane for that purpose too.

A:  The plane will work, but be challenging for a novice. Try a scraper, it will be easier & faster.

A:  Hi Anonymous. This block plane is as basic as it gets, you have to play with it until you get the cutting depth you want. There is no screw adjustment like you find on the larger more expensive planes. But I must say that once you get the blade RAZOR sharp and adjusted it is a very usable CHEAP block plane. As so many people tell me, you get what you pay for. I hope this helps you. If you have any questions about sharpening a plane blade you can check out Mr. Paul Seller's YouTube site. Kind regards, Al

A:  loosen the nut on the top and the blade should move up or down then retighten the nut.

A:  There is a cutting depth adjustment. It’s under the back handle. It’s a pretty basic plane.

A:  There is cutting depth adjuster. The picture is not perfect.

A:  The blade is adjustable and removable but no depth gauge is marked on it.

A:  Metal and strain plastic, no wood. Is very well strong made

A:  Hello. This plane is made in China but made to Buck Bros. specifications. It is a quality block plane at bargain store price. I love mine. Kind regards, Al

A:  Notice the difference between Marty's answer and Albert's. Yes, the plane is made in China, but one should be careful and compare 'oranges to oranges'. China can and does manufacture some of the best products, but you must take price point into consideration when making a decision. Taking that into account, I do not understand Marty's hostility.

A:  What is your question? First you ask "Where is THIS plane made? Then you ask, "Where are buck brothers planed (?) made? Well this one is made in China. How would I know where all of their planes are made? And for this price I wouldn't care where it is made, but that's just my opinion.

A:  China. Huuuuuuuuuge Jina

A:  Look to Mr. Paul Sellers on YouTube on fine tunning a plane. This plane will make paper thing shavings, you just have to give it a chance. All that said, it is ready to use out of the boxe. I love Buck Bros.

A:  No, planers produce shavings. It would be very challenging to plan a board to be very thin with this planer.

A:  It shaved the wood very thin .

A:  No

A:  This will not work for that use.

A:  Yes, this can be used to plane wood that could ultimately be used to create a bow.

A:  No

A:  Possibly, for the first rough shape. But for the finer shaping of the bow, smaller 'finger planes' will work better, these are the type of planes that are used by music instrument makes use, made by Ibex Archtop Carving Planes, but quite expensive. And then, of course, lots of sanding. :-) Good luck with the bow project!.

A:  A spokes shave would be the better tool for that task.

A:  Depends on the bow and the material you are using. This plane, if kept very sharp could certainly shape most woods and help make a longbow. Since the bow will be both curved and tapered a small drawknife might be better suited.