Putting the 5 1 2 Wood River Jack Plane to Work
If you've been looking for a solid workhorse for your bench, the 5 1 2 wood river jack plane is probably already on your radar, and for good reason. It occupies that "Goldilocks" zone in the woodworking world—not too small like a smoothing plane, but not quite the massive aircraft carrier that is a jointer plane. I've spent a lot of time pushing different pieces of iron across oak and walnut, and honestly, the 5 1/2 size is something I find myself reaching for way more often than I expected. ...