Buyers who want a traditional Record cast iron block plane and are willing to pay for the brand.
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Material Cast Iron
Weight 0.72 Pounds
Priced 251% above the category median ($33.31 across 19 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.0/5overall
Owner rating4.0/5
4.0 average across 101 owner ratings
Popularity0.5/5
101 owner reviews, fewer than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other hand tools and workshop hand tools we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
The Record 060-1/2 is a cast iron block plane that weighs 0.72 pounds. Priced at 116.83 dollars, it sits at the upper end of this group and trades on the long-standing Record name.
The rating is a flat 4.0 stars across 101 reviews, which is the floor for this set rather than a standout. The listing does not publish a blade width, cutter angle, or adjustment spec, so confirm those details before buying if they matter to your work.
If you specifically want a Record plane and value the cast iron body, it delivers that. Shoppers chasing the best score-to-price ratio have stronger options in this group.
Pros
Cast iron body at a light 0.72 pounds
Well-known Record brand
Backed by 101 reviews
Cons
Flat 4.0-star rating is the floor in this group
Premium 116.83 dollar price
No blade width, cutter angle, or adjustment spec is listed
Specifications
Material
Cast Iron
Weight
0.72 Pounds
Performance notes
Cast iron and a 0.72-pound weight suggest a manageable, traditional block plane. The 4.0-star average across 101 reviews points to acceptable but not standout satisfaction.
What buyers say
With 101 reviews averaging 4.0 stars, owners are generally content but the score lags the higher-rated planes in this group.
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