https://oldetoolworkshop.com/tags/quality/Recent content in Quality on Olde Tool WorkshopHugoen-usFri, 25 Jul 2025 02:37:00 -0500https://oldetoolworkshop.com/post/2025-07-25-should-you-upgrade-bedrock/Fri, 25 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://oldetoolworkshop.com/post/2025-07-25-should-you-upgrade-bedrock/<div class="box" > <figure itemprop="associatedMedia" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/ImageObject"> <div class="img" > <img itemprop="thumbnail" src="https://oldetoolworkshop.com/img/2025/07/planes.png" alt="Planes" /> </div> <a href="https://oldetoolworkshop.com/img/2025/07/planes.png" itemprop="contentUrl"></a> <figcaption align="center"> <p>Notice the Cherry Tote and Knob on the 605 — it had cracked and damaged ones so I made my own.</p> </figcaption> </figure> </div> <h4 id="bedrock-planes">Bedrock Planes</h4> <p>If you’ve been using standard Stanley bench planes like the No. 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 you might be wondering whether upgrading to a Stanley Bedrock (models 603–607 or others) is worth it. The short answer is: <strong>it depends on what you value in your tools</strong>. For many experienced woodworkers, the Bedrock series offers a noticeable upgrade in precision, performance, and long-term satisfaction. For others, it may feel like an unnecessary added expense.</p>