Reddit reviews Stanley 12-960 Contractor Grade Low Angle Plane
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6-inch low angle plane with a 1-3/8-inch cutterFully adjustable cutter rests at 13.5 degreesGray, cast-iron base with precision-ground sides and bottom; durable epoxy coating provides long-lasting protectionQuick-release cam-lock makes iron removal easy6 inches long; 1-3/8-inch cutter; limited lifetime warranty
Here are the basics, I will edit if I think of any more essential tools, but you can go an awfully long way with these.
Hand Tools:
Power Tools:
Misc:
Alright I'll bite. Hand tool shop
Narex Chisels 48.99
stanley Jack plane 59.99
stanley Smoother 45.00
Stanley low angle Block plane 31.25
HF combo square 6.99
HF Mallet 5.99
Stanley jointer 150
Sharpening stone (water) 33
Panel saw 1 (cross) 19.50
Panel saw 2 (rip) 16.99
Marking gage 20
Dovetail saw 26.82
Vise 26.46
marking knife 9
Total cost so far: 500.97
shipping from ebay depends on where you are but shouldn't be more than $60 so we factor that in:
560.97
build your own bench (not going to take the time to go into details but it shouldn't cost more than $500 for materials
so now you have
999.03 left to get whever else you want (more marking gages? switch some of the above for better stuff? spoke shave? cabinet scraper? router plane? brace and bit?)
You could get better prices for the ebay stuff above if you were patient that's just what's out there right now. the above is more than enough to do 90% of handtool projects though. Just watch those compound curves ;)
Another option is a block plane. You shave away the corner until it looks good.
Ok, $100 isn't going to go very far, especially if you need everything, but here we go.
Whetstone - This is slightly better than the hardware store combination stones, but it's cheap, it's a water stone, and it's got a good grit combo.
Handsaw - Japanese style, cuts on a pull stroke, crosscut and rip teeth. I have this exact saw, still works pretty damn good after a dozen years of occasional use.
Beater chisels - Not the best steel, but a chisel is better than no chisel. You'll want at least 2 sets of chisels anyway - don't beat the hell out of your good set.
Block plane - Don't expect super high quality from Stanley anymore, but we've all got at least one of these little block planes somewhere.
And I'm $6 above the gift card budget. The chisels and plane will need some sharpening before use, but it's enough to get you started. You still need marking/measuring tools, a square, a work surface, clamps, vise, and obviously, some wood to sink your teeth into.