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Reddit mentions of KAKURI Woodworking Japanese Block Plane 42mm, Manual Hand Size Mini Kanna Wood Planer, 1.6 × 5.9 ×2.1 inches (41931)
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We found 2 Reddit mentions of KAKURI Woodworking Japanese Block Plane 42mm, Manual Hand Size Mini Kanna Wood Planer, 1.6 × 5.9 ×2.1 inches (41931). Here are the top ones.
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JAPANESE WOODEN PULL PLANE KANNA: Ideal Japanese type woodworking hand planer for surface finishing of wood. You can make smooth chamfers by polishing the wood with this handtool. Because it is used by pulling instead of pushing, it is easy to apply force evenly, and accurate and efficient straight carpentry work is possible. It can be used not only for professional carpenters but also for a home DIY woodworkers.EASY TO HANDLE MINI SIZE: A small handy size wood planer. Ideal for chamfering corner of the wood. Angled shave is possible. Because it can be operated with one hand, it is also useful for precision work. The portable size is convenient for carrying around.TOP QUALITY JAPANESE TOOL: Only Japanese high-grade materials are used. The plane blade is razor-sharp and durable, it is possible to restore the sharpness by sharpening the blade with a whetstone. Also, the wooden body is heavy duty and excellent wear resistance. All KAKURI brand products are manufactured in Japan and handcrafted by Japanese craftsmen.OFFICIAL ENGLISH INSTRUCTION: KAKURI Official English instruction is included. The length of the blade is adjustable by hitting with a hammer. Fine adjustment of the blade is necessary when using a Japanese plane.PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS: Made in Japan / Body: Oak wood / Blade: Japanese high carbon steel / Size: 2.2×5.9×1.6 inches
Specs:
| Color | Wooden |
| Height | 1.6 Inches |
| Length | 5.9 Inches |
| Weight | 0.551155655 Pounds |
| Width | 2.1 Inches |
Im trying to decide if I should buy a new Japanese wooden style plane from amazon or take my chances with a used stanley plane (either 4 or 5). This would be my first plane (besides a cheapo wood block plane for 9bucks on amazon to mess with). So this plane would be my woodhorse for a bit while I experiment and see if I am interested in woodworking as a hobby.
I would prefer to buy new as I am inexperienced with spotting what can be restored and what can not. Garage sale season is over so my only option left is ebay or maybe craigslist for a old stanley plane. All the advice so far has made a point that new tools are a no-no...but is that for new stanley tools? would a new japanese one around the same price be good instead of risking a used purchase?
Japanese planes I saw on amazon:
Mini Plane (Block?)
Bigger Plane (no4/5?)
I'm assuming the bigger one would be doing the same job as a no4 or no5 stanley (correct me if i am wrong). But my thinking is that since the Japanese planes are a wood block for the body they can afford to put more into the blade giving you a lower price for the same quality of blade.
So with the prologue out of the way...onwards to chapter one!
My question is that I am wondering if it would be better for me to buy a Japanese style plane on amazon rather than risking buying a used stanley from ebay for the same price. With no experience restoring tools I fear I would end up wasting my money on something that is destined for the dust bin. Other alternatives are welcome but no 300 dollar tools... as a novice(wanting to see if woodworking is something they like) spending even 100 dollars on a rusty old tool makes me shiver. So what would be my best options?
I bought THIS one for not much more (currently $19) and it's really a great little tool.
It has an additional chip breaker/wedge which, I think, makes tuning and setting up easier.