Hi All,
I will be placing an order with HNT gordon for their tail vise soon, and since I'm paying for shipping from the land down under already, was considering their jack plane: https://hntgordon.com.au/products/ja...12449150107766
I chose the jack plane as it doesn't have a norris adjuster but still has the western style tote and knob, which I prefer. The iron is bedded at 55 degrees, and it arrives set up for smoothing (no camber) but I can change that if required.
I was wondering if anyone has experience using HNT Gordon planes on north american woods, which are generally easier to work than australian woods - does the high angle and lack of chipbreaker make them less practical for our native woods? I don't want to purchase this plane only to have it sit around as a paperweight.
Thanks