Do Primus planes suck?

[Stephen M]

I have a little Primus block plane that I bought close to 20 years ago. I'm pretty sure that I got it at woodcraft on Woburn, MA

couple of years I wonder why I never use it, assume that I must not have ever gotten it really sharp.

Try as I may, it just digs in and chatters. Most of my planes are of so-so quality but tuned to a reasonably functional state. But this one has just new worked well.

Maybe it's just a lemon.

Does anyone have one and like it?

-Steve

[Charlie Self]

E.C.E. plane. Primus is their metal adjuster model line.

I've got one of those block planes--thanks, Tom--and it works beautifully. There are several possible reasons for it chattering, including being dull. Try two things: sharpen it to within aninch of its life; expose less blade.

[Jeff Gorman]

"Stephen M" wrote

If it digs in, it is possibly skittering instead of chattering, though both could happen of course!

For the difference, try my web site - Planing Notes - Skitter & Chatter.

With such a small plane that looks difficult to adequately hold, I'd guess that skitter is more likely.

Jeff G