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James Tibbetts
09-23-2013, 4:43 PM
Hi folks,
I have an old Stanley no.9 block plane that I am cleaning up. The last thing it needs is the blade ground and honed.
Does anyone know the proper grind angle for this puppy?

Thanks.

Jim
David Weaver
09-23-2013, 5:09 PM
A lot of stanley's literature says 25 degrees for various planes. If you're using it on hardwoods and softwoods, it'll be a lot happier and longer lasting at 30 degrees.
James Tibbetts
09-23-2013, 5:58 PM
I think it'll be the one grabbed most often; so 30 degrees it will be.
Thanks Dave.
David Turner
09-23-2013, 7:13 PM
Is it a plane "blade" or a plane "iron"? I never know which to call it.

David Turner
Plymouth, MI.
Bill Houghton
09-23-2013, 7:41 PM
Is it a plane "blade" or a plane "iron"? I never know which to call it.

David Turner
Plymouth, MI.
Yes. Both are acceptable. I believe "iron" is the traditional term, although it's been many a year since this particular part was mainly of iron with a steel insert for the actual cutting edge. Some people say "cutting iron" just to be clear.