Stanley vs. WoodRiver: A Hand Plane Showdown

In this video, I compare the Stanley hand plane to the WoodRiver hand plane. We’ll dive into the design, performance, and overall value of each tool to help you decide which one is the better fit for your woodworking projects. Whether you're a seasoned woodworker or just getting started, this comparison will give you the insights you need to make an informed choice. Join me in the shop as we put these two popular hand planes to the test!

00:00:00 Intro
00:00:41 Talk about Hand Planes
00:01:40 The Plane I Started With
00:02:06 Compare Standley #5 to WoodRiver #6
00:03:04 Compare the Blades
00:04:42 Why I went with the WoodRiver Hand Plane
00:06:32 Lining up the blade
00:07:17 Planing a piece of wood with both hand planes
00:09:20 Results
00:11:00 Had a sale on the Cabinet makers plane set
00:11:25 Compare #5 Standley to #4 WoodRiver
00:14:08 Look at that shaving
00:14:25 Finial thoughts on the hand planes
00:16:01 Enjoy the Journey
00:16:15 Update on the dry sink
00:20:19 Conclusion