In market for first #5 hand plane. Internetting and YouTubing all the options - Stanley, WoodRiver, Lie-Nielsen, Veritas, Kunz, TayTools, Jorgensen, Quangsheng, and finally, Grizzly. I have no interest in scouring eBay or antiquing for a used option to restore. A buddy gave me 5 old planes and I’m discovering A. They were cheap when they were new, and B. The expense (and time) required to restore these is way beyond their value.
I am not a plane expert, only now discovering the joys of hand planes. I am leaning towards the Grizzly option. Not the entry level line, but their Premium line. Grizzly T33283 Premium #5 Jack Plane specifically. https://www.grizzly.com/products/gri...k-plane/t33283
Seems like a nice balance of money:value. I can’t afford and probably wouldn’t appreciate a Lie-Neilsen, but want something beyond a Home Depot Stanley.
Anyone have experience with Grizzly’s Premium plane line? I gather it is a newer offering, very little in way of hands-on reviews by someone who knows what to look for. Am I on the right track? Any better options at this price point?
Thank you!