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Block Plane Selection: Why Expensive Tools Don’t Always Win

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The most expensive tool in your chest isn’t always the best one for the job. David Ohnstad discovered that a beat-up $40 Stanley block plane outperforms a premium $1,200 Veritas for everyday woodworking tasks like chamfers and end grain cleanup.

Published June 11, 2026
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