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With the exception of the machine-mortised throat, these planes are all shaped and finished by hand — most details are clearly executed with hand-held edge tools. Traditionally marketed in the Pacific Rim, they are the planes of choice in Japan, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. The Taiwanese and Chinese styles are made from Indian rosewood, while the Japanese styles use a white oak.
Generally used with a pull stroke, these planes have mouths set farther back in the body than European wooden planes — affording a more positive registration on the wood being planed. The supplied blades are variously forged high-carbon steel, laminated high-carbon steel, solid high-speed steel (HSS), or carbon steel with a brazed HSS insert.
All blades are adjusted with judicious use of a mallet or hammer — full instructions provided.
As with any product made from wood, these planes will react to local humidity levels. In a heated shop (where humidity can be very low) wood contraction can bind the blades in the bodies. Be prepared to shave a bit of wood from the throat sides if you will be using them in very dry conditions. Excellent value. Made in Hong Kong. |
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