I found a Stanley 9 1/2 at the back of a drawer.
Before I go and fettle it, is this a useful plane? The reason I ask is that with a bed of 20° and a bevel of 25° that's 45°, same as a bench plane.
I can see this being fine for long grain, but what about on end grain?
I have a 60 1/2 too as it happens. Were they made for different purposes?
Is there an argument to put a 30 or 35° bevel on the 9 1/2 and just not consider using it on end grain?
thanks, looking forward to learning something.