"Mike W." wrote in message .. .
OK...

Im looking into getting a (Hand) Plane... but I've seen block and bench
planes. Which one would be the way to go for a first timer? What's the
difference in the two? Im gonna be doing hand dovetail/box jointery as well
as some 'common' woodworking projects.

Mike,

If you're asking what type of plane will be more useful in joinery
tasks, I'd say a block plane over a bench plane. But you really need
to describe in more detail the tools that you already have and the
types of functions you expect to get out of the plane. And, as
another poster mentioned, you'll need to get set up for sharpening.
It may seem daunting at first but you'll "get it" eventually if you
keep learning and keep trying.

Cheers,
Another Mike