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In our shop, a block plane earns its keep by doing the small, fussy jobs well—breaking sharp edges, flushing a proud joint, and whispering away end grain without drama. The JORGENSEN No.60-1/2 (6-1/4") sets itself up as a classic low-angle helper, pairing a professional ductile iron body with an adjustable mouth for dialing in the cut. In hand, it feels purpose-built for trimming and quick fit-ups, the kind of plane we reach for when a project needs “just a hair” removed. But specs don’t flatten boards—steel and setup do. In this review, we’ll look at how it sharpens, how it adjusts, and whether it behaves like a dependable daily driver or a tool we only grab in a pinch.