hand planes

[Jack Wood]

I have 2 Stanleys that are good for large things but not on smaller jobs. What kind of plane(type) do you folks recommend on those small detail jobs? THANKS!

[Mike Cutler]

Jack. It kinda depends on what you mean by small things. I have 2 no name block planes for general cleanup and end grain. I have a shoulder plane for mortises. An old Bailey #7, and another no name # 4 or 5. I also have a large Stanley jointer plane, but I'm too much of a klutz to use it properly. It's still fun to play with though.
You may want to try posting this on the neander board with a little more specific info. The folks there are sure to be able to help you.

[Jack Wood]

Thanks mike, I want to use it on boxes that are smaller than 12x12(inches:D)And your right about the area to post in, I always think of that after I hit the send button!:o