low angle block plane

[Branson]

Bird, I found a second 60 1/2 in one of my tool boxes.  It's got some rust, and needs a little TLC, but it's a good plane.  Could probably dress up to near new.  Maybe I could get a picture.  My other one is rustless, but the knob that tightens the adjustable mouth ...  Well, it holds it in place, but if you loosen it to move the mouth, it doesn't hold enough to lever the mouth piece open and closed.

[scottg]

My other one is rustless, but the knob that tightens the adjustable mouth ...  Well, it holds it in place, but if you loosen it to move the mouth, it doesn't hold enough to lever the mouth piece open and closed.

  Not a problem. Somebody set it up to operate without the little eccentric lever. Or maybe the knob itself is just older.
 None of the early planes even had an eccentric lever.
 And honestly who opens and closes the mouth that much?? You set it the way you want it once,  and leave it. The reason I keep more than one of each in rotation is so I can have one super tight, super finely set and another looser and coarser.
Hog the chips with one, then smooth it off with the other.
 Its a whole lot faster than trying to readjust.
  Take 'em both Jenny!! :)
  yours Scott

[Branson]

Not even Bird can get them both!  I use 'em!  I'm trying to remember about the one -- I seem to remember that the eccentric lever was gone, and I found the part and replaced it.  Could be an older knob, or the knob could have been shortened when the eccentric was lost, like so many small parts of things.

My planes tend to travel with the work, so I open and close the mouth frequently to help protect the blade.  It's just the tool for working on-site with wood sash and doors, and other fitting tasks in finish carpentry. 

[bird]

OK, so I think I'm a size 9.... didn't have a tailor's tape near buy, but, I used a string and then measured it... does that sound right?
cheers, bird

OK, I'm still not sure how to get my hand size, ... which knuckle?  I'm probably being stupid, but I'd like to know.... makes sense, I don't want a size 4 shoe!!!!!
cheers, bird

OK, you asked for it :) heehehehe
 I cannot draw on a flat surface. If I can get my hands all the way around something, I have a chance.  But flat media of any kind, forget it. My eyes don't work in 2D.
 But here you go anyway. Your glove size.
 yous Scott

[scottg]

Boy are you lucky for a girl, concerning tools. Size 9 is very large for a woman. This means your hand is the equivalent to a size med (or 9)  for men.
This also means most tool handles, saws and plane totes etc, will fit you fine.
 No wonder you are interested in woodworking with hand tools!

 Many modern men have size 10 or bigger.
  A guy with 11's (and I know a bunch) have an uncomfortable time with many tools. Older tools were made smaller before people got so big. 
 
  Still sound like the 60 1/2 is ideal for you. It is for me and I wear basically the same size as you.
  yours Scott

[bird]

I play the piano better then most---- maybe that's why! (I'm not a conceded person.... I can't even read music.... but, I love to play)
cheers, bird

Boy are you lucky for a girl, concerning tools. Size 9 is very large for a woman. This means your hand is the equivalent to a size med (or 9)  for men.
This also means most tool handles, saws and plane totes etc, will fit you fine.
 No wonder you are interested in woodworking with hand tools!

 Many modern men have size 10 or bigger.
  A guy with 11's (and I know a bunch) have an uncomfortable time with many tools. Older tools were made smaller before people got so big. 
 
  Still sound like the 60 1/2 is ideal for you. It is for me and I wear basically the same size as you.
  yours Scott

[scottg]

I didn't read music until I was at least 45.
 I still don't care about it, but I can if I want.

   The trick is, start at the bottom line, and read UP!
 It took forever for someone to make that simplest of concepts clear to me.
Count the lines starting at the bottom.
     E very   G ood   B oy   D oes   F ine

Inbetween spaces it reads F-A-C-E

 Or, of course, reading every line and space....... EFGABCDE and on and on it goes
 
  So there, now you read music too.
     yours Scott 

[bird]

Always a joy to talk to you.  I can read music if I have to.  But it's much easier for me to listen to something, and then usually I can play..... avoiding that whole reading mess!  I roughly... very roughly can play guitar, fiddle, and saxophone (alto, tenner, and baritone..... but, I liked playing the baritone the best).
I stick the guitar and piano. My brother has a banjo that I fully plan on stealing. ... don't even know if he ever got around to playing it.... no chance he will now with a 3 6 year old in his life!!!! I figure it's mine for the taking!!!!!
cheers, bird

I didn't read music until I was at least 45.
 I still don't care about it, but I can if I want.

   The trick is, start at the bottom line, and read UP!
 It took forever for someone to make that simplest of concepts clear to me.
Count the lines starting at the bottom.
     E very   G ood   B oy   D oes   F ine

Inbetween spaces it reads F-A-C-E

 Or, of course, reading every line and space....... EFGABCDE and on and on it goes
 
  So there, now you read music too.
     yours Scott