The 6 Best 7 Block planes (2023 reviews)

Great Neck line of plane come in a pretty wide variety of styles, so you can definitely find one that suits your individual preferences and needs. Start your projects right away with this nifty handheld tool that can be much more detailed than a larger planer, and give you access to hard-to-reach spots that a larger planer might not be able to reach. The great neck saw lso 3-1/2 inch lso maker plane is a tough little tool that can outperform a larger wood planer. These are razor sharp, and cut through wood like butter, so long as you are going with the grain.

The thickness of the blade is very thin so it is very fragile and the adjustment of the blade is very straight forward. The blade also has burrs on the cutting edge from the grinding operations at the factory. It is designed more for small hobby work. The blade is seriously out of flat.

Why We Like This:

Very handy and easy to use
Works great for trimming/planing small projects
Very high quality and blade is extremely sharp

Best For The money: Faithfull 7 Block Plane

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The faithfull 7 block plane is satisfactory and appropriate and fits well with your regular usage. It is great value in a no 7 jointer plane. It is made with a quality grey cast iron body for strength and stability with precision ground base and sides for flatness and squareness. There’s still a minimal hollow spot on the toe and heal but the sides are flat and smooth from front to back. The cardboard is thin, and tends to deform while the package is being shipped.

The frog adjustment screw can’t be adjusted until the rear handle and the depth adjustment wheel (which is a nice brass one) has been removed. It will take more to get to the slight hollow of the center. The iron out of the box requires some sharpening.

Why We Like This:

Machined seatings eliminate movement and blade judder
Wooden handles and guidance knobs maximise user comfort
Delivers what they promise

Best For Small adjustments: WORKPRO 7 Block Plane

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These are you a hobbyist or artisan that enjoys working with wood and in need of a block plane. These workpro block planes are ideal for cleaning up wood ends and edges by removing thin shavings of wood, in order to make additional wood components fit together tighter, and within desired tolerances. It allows the cutting edge to slice much easier through the wood fibers as they pass from one end of the cutting edge to the other.

The little wooden knob allows you to maintain control of the block plane. It is used for cleaning up wood components by removing thin shavings, in addition to cutting end grains and doing touchup or finish work. The plane is held at an angle of up to 45 degrees when pulling or pushing across the edge of the wood. These planes are also frequently used for paring and butting end grains of stock material, for touchup and finish work, and for removing dry, hardened wood glue.

Why We Like This:

18 x 5.3cm base and 4cm blade,good for small adjustments to doors, frames etc
Machine polished to help resist rusting
Features a front knob handle for extra control

Best With Adjustable mouth: big Horn 7 Block Plane

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The big horn 7 block plane might be a relatively new release, but it's still nothing short of impressive this year, thanks to multiple price cuts and added new features over the past few months. They offer a wide range of unique and high-quality woodworking tools and accessories for discerning woodworkers. The Big Horn 6-1/4-inch block plane is fully adjustable, low blade angle for planning end grain and difficult wood. The fore-sole adjustable mouth has fairly ominous flaws in the dovetail slide, and the wedge doesn't fit straight at all. The Cutter blade is fully adjustable for depth of cut and alignment.

Why We Like This:

Very much like a “pakistani knife” - sharpens but crude and rough finish
Nice and heavy, sturdy well built
Very nice and easy to use

Best little Hand Plane: E.C. Emmerich 7 Block Plane

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The e.c. Emmerich 7 block plane is capable of outshining several other plane featured in this list in overall features for the price point. It is an imminently functional and elegant design that has been well executed. The cap iron is cast very roughly and does not sit flat on the iron. It is used to trim off wood edge bending and it is so easy to use and so sharp. The adjustment mechanism is precise and easy to use. It also finishes with sort of glossy and slippery varnish.

The iron holds an edge well. The blade is sharp, and the plane cuts efficiently right out of the box. It is a very well made tool. The blade adjustment is not truly backlash-less, but it's good nonetheless.

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