Do Primus planes suck?
 

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?

-Steve

Do Primus planes suck?
 

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.

Do Primus planes suck?
 

"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.

If it digs in, it is possibly skittering instead of chattering, though both
could happen of course!

For the difference, try my web site - Planing Notes - Skitter & Chatter.

With such a small plane that looks difficult to adequately hold, I'd guess
that skitter is more likely.

Jeff G

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