Stephen M wrote:
I have a little Primus block plane that I bought close to 20 years ago. I'm
pretty sure that I got it at woodcraft on Woburn, MA

http://www.tools-for-woodworking.com...ROD&ProdID=574

Every couple of years I wonder why I never use it, assume that I must not
have ever gotten it really sharp.

Try as I may, it just digs in and chatters. Most of my planes are of so-so
quality but tuned to a reasonably functional state. But this one has just
new worked well.

Maybe it's just a lemon.

Does anyone have one and like it?

E.C.E. plane. Primus is their metal adjuster model line.

I've got one of those block planes--thanks, Tom--and it works
beautifully. There are several possible reasons for it chattering,
including being dull. Try two things: sharpen it to within aninch of
its life; expose less blade.