{"id":67408,"date":"2021-07-30T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-30T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/quotulatiousness.ca\/blog\/?p=67408"},"modified":"2025-08-26T20:50:49","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T00:50:49","slug":"modern-vs-vintage-plane-irons-head-to-head-test","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/quotulatiousness.ca\/blog\/2021\/07\/30\/modern-vs-vintage-plane-irons-head-to-head-test\/","title":{"rendered":"Modern vs. Vintage Plane Irons. Head-To-Head Test!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p align=\"center\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"854\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6rU_Bnf6NDY\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Rex Krueger<\/strong><br \/>\nPublished 28 Jul 2021<\/p>\n<p>This traditional woodland vise gives amazing hold and will set you up for lots of outdoor projects. <\/p>\n<p>More video and exclusive content: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.patreon.com\/rexkrueger\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.patreon.com\/rexkrueger<\/a><br \/>\nGet the Specialty Plane Bundle! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/redirect?event=video_description&#038;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbTdJMVBZOWI4MXMydmdFUk9ybW9OcUJycTdHQXxBQ3Jtc0tsZFJkNWlGdk1NajRRS2xiNHdzWC1FTUxad1JEQllZbkwtb2xoNnc4N0dBRFR5R2pETmU5ZTVneXRwTmtfcjNXTFdsUi1vV3Z5UjZsZVhYSENBNU5xLTlnako5RTY2NUlvYjlidG94cXp5TEQ1aExYRQ&#038;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rexkrueger.com%2Fstore%2Fspecialty-plane-bundle\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.rexkrueger.com\/store\/spec&#8230;<\/a><br \/>\n<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s What&#8217;s in the Bundle: <\/p>\n<p>1.) Build a spoke-shave for PENNIES<br \/>\nVideo: <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/IPYvwAmoHos\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/IPYvwAmoHos<\/a><br \/>\nPlans $4: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/redirect?event=video_description&#038;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa2R1ZEMzVjg3cTZuMC1neEE3YjZXNDNaRTg0UXxBQ3Jtc0tsSzZIaEJvRkRDNlNqNFFQOE90S2RSTVV4Smd1ZnJGb25mbFdrS1dIcWFyTllkR3dvMzBUU3FPb2RUVC1qSUcxVkk2V0VaQ0d4RmtJVE5FVTF6cTRaUHc1b0p6bFFZSHVJNTNQZkMzaTk3X3hJVmFUYw&#038;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rexkrueger.com%2Fstore%2Fmake-a-wooden-spokeshave\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.rexkrueger.com\/store\/make&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>2.) Make a rabbet plane for NO MONEY.<br \/>\nVideo: <a href=\"https:\/\/quotulatiousness.ca\/blog\/2019\/09\/19\/make-a-rabbet-plane-for-no-money\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Make a rabbet plane for NO MONEY.<\/a><br \/>\nPlans $3: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/redirect?event=video_description&#038;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbkhYNFdHb0V5OEFRdVdZX0FaeGZyWUpPbmZad3xBQ3Jtc0ttX3JZVG9xNHBEN2c1TkNrX0dKdXlTZFZJWEZPWnNZSnQ5cVBDN1U0ZXI2RW5UdnVITWdzbG9FUGFMMXRET0J4NkR2SWZnVGNHRTBiLXRBLU1jXzU5WUxuZ1F2Rm9xZFZiMTRuOWNuTTluVk1Zdk10Yw&#038;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rexkrueger.com%2Fstore%2Fplans-rabbet-plane-from-a-chisel\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.rexkrueger.com\/store\/plan&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>3.) Make your own Low-Angle Jack Plane<br \/>\nVideo: <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/hwR0AzvLrx0\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/hwR0AzvLrx0<\/a><br \/>\nPlans $3: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/redirect?event=video_description&#038;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbndFenU1Q0NhTU5NV2RaV2hBWmpGM2JPVEZ5Z3xBQ3Jtc0ttN01qcTBuSzBZakJZbnRoQXFsS1JBYkUtc2xXeS1Td2l5dzFmTWx1LTRlOXZXLVh0b3h5WVZzbnJ5X01ZUTRMdkdzMm56VGpCMGZvY2VlSmttcXJMVC1wY01Kcng2N2FSaE11QVp6bFphQ3I3cGZUQQ&#038;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rexkrueger.com%2Fstore%2Fplans-make-a-low-angle-jake-plane\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.rexkrueger.com\/store\/plan&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>4.) Cut perfect grooves with this DIY tool!<br \/>\nVideo: <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/-dwBiQL1Nag\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/-dwBiQL1Nag<\/a><br \/>\nPlans $4: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/redirect?event=video_description&#038;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbDItcU4wSWtTUnBJVXRtT2phdXFnTXI5dWk4d3xBQ3Jtc0tsby1FR2FHU2U5RjZ1VmZWcmJUNXpaQjBTeHVQUnBSSjhKTnhSajNTcWVQU1dObld3UUxtelROYXNBZUpjVkFnSG41alJGSzFJbXZQUHVZNkJVTE1US1VCM3lvakNUNktSWkVITFVIX3BlbFhPMUVTYw&#038;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rexkrueger.com%2Fstore%2Fplans-grooving-plane\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.rexkrueger.com\/store\/plan&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>5.) Make a router plane from a chisel.<br \/>\nVideo: <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/-FdA0ImXjbI\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/-FdA0ImXjbI<\/a><br \/>\nPlans $4: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/redirect?event=video_description&#038;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa2x5ZFpsTWFRV2dPakpWZHNIQ0dKNWtfdjNGUXxBQ3Jtc0tsbVBRM1dYVWJEV2txN1o4cXB6WUZ4b3g3eWJnbEpyUW0wTGJ5d2J3NVdrV2JuQWhrT3dOZmt2RlV4SS0talNkQ3pJX25ObWFlcUxleUFEZ2p3MjFWOVdyRkZQTFhLeTg2aFFVS0JxWXF4Q0JoeUllRQ&#038;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rexkrueger.com%2Fstore%2Fplans-traditional-router-plane\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.rexkrueger.com\/store\/plan&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>*Or get the plans for all 5 planes &#038; a FREE bonus project for just $10!!!*<br \/>\n<a 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<em>Everyday Woodworking<\/em>: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3uQtdQr\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3uQtdQr<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Check out my new site: woodworkforhumans.com<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-<\/p>\n<p>Sign up for Fabrication First, my FREE newsletter: <a href=\"http:\/\/eepurl.com\/gRhEVT\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/eepurl.com\/gRhEVT<\/a>?<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wood Work for Humans Tool List<\/strong> (affiliate):<br \/>\n*Cutting*<br \/>\nGyokucho Ryoba Saw: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Z5Wmda\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Z5Wmda<\/a><br \/>\nDewalt Panel Saw: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2HJqGmO\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/2HJqGmO<\/a><br \/>\nSuizan Dozuki Handsaw: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3abRyXB\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3abRyXB<\/a><br \/>\n(Winner of the affordable dovetail-saw shootout.)<br \/>\nSpear and Jackson Tenon Saw: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2zykhs6\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/2zykhs6<\/a><br \/>\n(Needs tune-up to work well.)<br \/>\nCrown Tenon Saw: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3l89Dut\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3l89Dut<\/a><br \/>\n(Works out of the box)<br \/>\nCarving Knife: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2DkbsnM\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/2DkbsnM<\/a><br \/>\nNarex True Imperial Chisels: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2EX4xls\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/2EX4xls<\/a><br \/>\n(My favorite affordable new chisels.)<br \/>\nBlue-Handled Marples Chisels: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2tVJARY\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/2tVJARY<\/a><br \/>\n(I use these to make the DIY specialty planes, but I also like them for general work.) <\/p>\n<p>*Sharpening*<br \/>\nHoning Guide: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2TaJEZM\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/2TaJEZM<\/a><br \/>\nNorton Coarse\/Fine Oil Stone: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/36seh2m\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/36seh2m<\/a><br \/>\nNatural Arkansas Fine Oil Stone: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3irDQmq\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3irDQmq<\/a><br \/>\nGreen buffing compound: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2XuUBE2\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/2XuUBE2<\/a>  <\/p>\n<p>*Marking and Measuring*<br \/>\nStockman Knife: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Pp4bWP\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Pp4bWP<\/a><br \/>\n(For marking and the built-in awl).<br \/>\nSpeed Square: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3gSi6jK\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3gSi6jK<\/a><br \/>\nStanley Marking Knife: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Ewrxo3\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Ewrxo3<\/a><br \/>\n(Excellent, inexpensive marking knife.)<br \/>\nBlue Kreg measuring jig: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2QTnKYd\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/2QTnKYd<\/a><br \/>\nRound-head Protractor: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/37fJ6oz\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/37fJ6oz<\/a> <\/p>\n<p>*Drilling*<br \/>\nForstner Bits: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3jpBgPl\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3jpBgPl<\/a><br \/>\nSpade Bits: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2U5kvML\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/2U5kvML<\/a> <\/p>\n<p>*Work-Holding*<br \/>\nOrange F Clamps: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2u3tp4X\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/2u3tp4X<\/a><br \/>\nScrew Clamp: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3gCa5i8\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3gCa5i8<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Get my woodturning book: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rexkrueger.com\/book\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.rexkrueger.com\/book<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Follow me on Instagram: @rexkrueger<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quotulatiousness.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Screenshot-2021-07-30-at-09-02-13-Modern-vs-Vintage-Plane-Irons-Head-To-Head-Test-Quotulatiousness.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" 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