Casual DIYers who want an inexpensive, light block plane for the odd trimming task.
Skip if
You want a cast iron body or the highest rating, since aluminum is less robust and several planes here rate higher.
Material Aluminum
Weight 0.43 Pounds
Priced 64% below the category median ($33.31 across 19 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.0/5overall
Owner rating4.0/5
4.0 average across 423 owner ratings
Popularity2.9/5
423 owner reviews, more 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 GreatNeck LSO is an aluminum block plane that weighs 0.43 pounds. At 11.98 dollars it is the cheapest tool in this group by a clear margin.
It rates 4.0 stars across 423 reviews, the floor for this set on score. The aluminum body keeps it light and low-cost but is generally less durable than the cast iron planes here.
No blade width or cutter angle is listed. For light, occasional trimming where price matters most, it is an easy entry point; for regular shop use, a cast iron plane will hold up better.
Pros
Cheapest plane in this group at 11.98 dollars
Light aluminum body at 0.43 pounds
Backed by 423 reviews
Cons
Aluminum body is less durable than the cast iron planes here
Flat 4.0-star rating
No blade width or cutter angle spec is listed
Specifications
Material
Aluminum
Weight
0.43 Pounds
Performance notes
The light 0.43-pound aluminum build favors easy handling over heft. A 4.0-star average across 423 reviews puts it at the lower end of this group on satisfaction.
What buyers say
Across 423 reviews the average is 4.0 stars, in line with its budget aluminum positioning.
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