It appears it's for real. That is one to look at it and it works if you only wanted one plane. They're just another LN knockoff from China. The cutting action itself is close to scraping so there will be little chance of tearout. Thread Modes. Hello There, Guest!

Website Find. Bibliophile 13 Honored Member. Steve S. It's like Rider? Admiral Old Tool Fool. Chinese manufacture; I'd assume Rockler would stand behind it if there were any issues with the tool; likely ok, Bench Dog Hand Plane Review Quizlet but expect lesser fit and finish than LV or LN; I've not fondled one so I'm just guessing. But my grandmother once told me "cheap is cheap" and until I've seen one, I'll remain cautious, not that I personally need, or particularly want, another 4 at retail.

Somebody take the plunge and let us know!!! Credo Elvem ipsum etiam vivere Non impediti ratione cogitationis. Look at the castings and the chip breakers. The Bench Dog casting has a lip on the leading edge. The Axminster casting lacks the lip. The chipbreaker on the Bench Dog is squared at the top and rounded on the Axminster.

There's an exposed brass screw on the front of the tote on the Axminster. None on the Bench Dog. Mike Brady Member. I saw these today at their new store here Illinois. Bench Dog is a name owned by Rockler, so they have used that identification to separate the product from all of the blue plastic Rockler stuff. They're just another LN knockoff from China.

Rockler doesn't know much about things that don't have a Bench Dog Hand Plane Review 80 cord, but they had the block plane and No. Our Woodcraft has no demo Wood River planes either, but they do have Rob Cosman come periodically to show them. The block plane seemed too heavy and clunky to use with one hand. The wood handles on the smoother were a dark burl of Bench Dog Hand Plane Review Uk some kind.

And LN is a knockoff from Stanley. A big improvement over Stanley. Just from looking at the pics, the fit and finish doesn't look as good as LN. What was your impression? Scroll to Top. View a Printable Version Subscribe to this thread.

Product Recommendations Here are some supplies and tools we find essential in our everyday work around the shop. Additional honing and adjustments to the frog produced even better results. Both were well within tolerance and included a hand signature by the inspector. The Bench Dog planes represent a quality mass-market alternative to restoring antique planes and investing in premium offerings.

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