favorite mini hand tools

[James Spillman]

This is a question for those that have used miniature hand tools when woodworking. I've noticed Micro Mark and Lee Valley both have an abundance of hand tools available to do the job. I would like to know what mini tools you have used and what are your favorites? Thanks.

[Jim Becker]

The only mini tools I have are a few tiny Veritas hand planes. I bought them as novelties, rather than to use, but they are absolutely functional and well made. I had a small bronze/brass instrument maker's plane but sold it to another 'Creeker awhile back.

[Frederick Skelly]

I have the Veritas mini block plane. It actually sees some use on small flat work, and does a good job.

I keep eyeballing the mini shooting plane and the mini plow, just because they’re so cool.

[Bill Dufour]

Pin vise for small drills.
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[Phil Mueller]

I too have the Veritas mini block plane. Gets frequent use, especially leveling inlaid stringing and banding.

[Carl Beckett]

Not sure if it is a 'mini', but I use a small bull nose plane frequently. Have eyed the small chisel planes for cleaning up corners, etc.

[Al Weber]

I have the Veritas mini- router plane and use it occasionally on small work where I can't get my large version due to space limitations. Most recently to do hinge. mortises on an assembled small box.

[mike calabrese]

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