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Luban #1 Bronze Smoothing Plane - Tool Review

Tool Review #6: Luban #1 Bronze Smoothing Plane

Personal Rating: 5/5

Over and above being extremely cute and definite "Eye Candy" for hand tool enthusiasts, this beautifully made little smoothing plane from Luban is a sheer joy to use!

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September 18, 2018

Japanese Woodworking Tools - Part 2: Hand Planes - Tool Guide

With regard to Hand Planes, you will definitely get excellent value for your money with Japanese models. The simplicity of the planes is unique and therefore a good basic Japanese Plane will set you back less than half the price of a good basic Western version.

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