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Lie-Nielsen No. 60-1/2 Low Angle Adjustable Mouth Block Plane vs WoodRiver Low Angle Block Hand Plane 151125W
Which should you buy? Our verdict on both, pulled from our full The Best Block Planes: 4 Compared for Fine Woodworking comparison.
The Lie-Nielsen is our premium choice for a compact plane with an adjustable mouth. The larger WoodRiver offers the same nominal bed and supplied bevel angles in a lower spending tier.
Lie-Nielsen No. 60-1/2 Low Angle Adjustable Mouth Block Plane
Buy itOur premium choice for an adjustable-mouth plane with a compact body.
- A movable front shoe adjusts the mouth opening.
- The supplied A2 blade sits on a 12-degree bed.
- The body is 6-1/4 inches long.
- Premium spending for a small hand tool.
- The blade still needs honing to suit the work.
- Its short sole is for local trimming, not establishing a long straight edge.
WoodRiver Low Angle Block Hand Plane 151125W
Buy itThe value choice if you want a low bed and adjustable mouth in a larger body.
- The mouth opening is adjustable.
- A 12-degree bed and supplied 25-degree bevel provide low-angle geometry.
- A rear adjuster controls blade projection.
- Woodcraft recommends sharpening before use.
- The 7-inch body deserves a grip check before buying.
- The wider blade is unnecessary for very small edge-breaking jobs.
Side by side
The 8 criteria below are the ones our full comparison judged every product on, narrowed to these two.
| Lie-Nielsen No. 60-1/2 Low Angle Adjustable Mouth Block Plane Our pick | WoodRiver Low Angle Block Hand Plane 151125W | |
|---|---|---|
| Our verdict | Buy | Buy |
| Best for | A first premium block plane for fitting and end-grain trimming. | A first workshop block plane when spending and versatility matter more than pocket size. |
| Price tier | $$$ · premium | $$ · mid-range |
| Exact version | No. 60-1/2 | 151125W |
| Blade bed | 12 degrees | 12 degrees |
| Supplied bevel | 25 degrees | 25 degrees |
| Mouth control | Movable front shoe | Adjustable |
| Blade steel | A2 | High-carbon tool steel |
| Blade width | 1-3/8 inches | 1-5/8 inches |
| Body length | 6-1/4 inches | 7 inches |
| Primary role | Premium workshop trimming | Value workshop trimming |
Which one is right for you?
Pick the Lie-Nielsen No. 60-1/2 Low Angle Adjustable Mouth Block Plane if
a first premium block plane for fitting and end-grain trimming.
Know before buying: premium spending for a small hand tool.
Pick the WoodRiver Low Angle Block Hand Plane 151125W if
a first workshop block plane when spending and versatility matter more than pocket size.
Know before buying: woodcraft recommends sharpening before use.
The bottom line
Our overall pick is the Lie-Nielsen No. 60-1/2 Low Angle Adjustable Mouth Block Plane - Our premium choice for an adjustable-mouth plane with a compact body. Choose the WoodRiver Low Angle Block Hand Plane 151125W instead if a first workshop block plane when spending and versatility matter more than pocket size.
Want the full picture, including the other options we compared and the popular one we'd skip? Read the complete The Best Block Planes: 4 Compared for Fine Woodworking.