On Tue, 26 Oct 2004 14:43:32 -0400, "Jacobe Hazzard"
wrote:

I've read that block planes, which are smaller and have a lower blade
angle than smoothing planes, are meant primarily for cutting end grain.

Is there any reason why a block plane with a 12 degree blade angle is
unsuitable for planing a face or edge? Is it simply a matter of taking
longer to remove the same material, or that the smaller sole is more
difficult to obtain square faces with? Is there another reason why a block
plane shouldn't be used to cut with the grain?

Thanks,
Adam



block planes are fine for that application.