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