DIYers who want an inexpensive cast iron block plane and are not chasing a top-rated name.
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You want a proven crowd favorite, since its 3.8 star average is the lowest tier we list and no monthly buyer data is reported.
Material Cast Iron
Weight 0.81 Kilograms
Our scorecard
3.9/5overall
Owner rating3.8/5
3.8 average across 146 owner ratings
Popularity1.3/5
146 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 Big 19317 is a cast iron block plane priced at $32.95. The listing reports a weight of 0.81 kilograms and a Cast Iron build, but no blade width, mouth, or length figures are provided.
Its 3.8 star average across 146 reviews clears our quality floor but only just, and no monthly buyer figure is listed, so demand is hard to gauge. Against the better rated planes in this group it reads as a budget option rather than a standout.
If you want a low cost cast iron block plane and are comfortable with a model that has limited spec detail, it is serviceable. Shoppers chasing the highest ratings have stronger choices here.
Pros
Affordable at $32.95 for a cast iron block plane
Cast iron body with a listed weight of 0.81 kilograms
146 reviews give a reasonable sample for its 3.8 star average
Cons
3.8 stars is the lowest rating tier we list
No blade width, length, or mouth specs are provided
No monthly buyer data, so real-world demand is unclear
Specifications
Material
Cast Iron
Weight
0.81 Kilograms
Performance notes
Cast iron and a 0.81 kilogram weight suggest a planted, solid feel in hand, but the listing gives no blade or mouth detail, so edge and adjustment quality cannot be judged from the data.
What buyers say
With 146 reviews averaging 3.8 stars, owner feedback is mixed to moderately positive rather than enthusiastic. The score sits at the bottom of the planes in this set.
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