Q: What is this plane designed to shape?
This luthier plane is built for curved surfaces, such as violin, guitar and other instrument backs and tops, where the sole and blade both carry a slight, matching curvature.
55P1001 - 25mm Instrument Maker's Plane, 8mm Blade
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These are very finely made silicon bronze planes with chrome vanadium blades.
The soles are slightly rounded in both directions. The blades match this slight curvature. Choose from plane lengths of 25mm to 47mm (1" to 1 7/8"); blade widths as stated.
Planes come with standard blades, but toothing blades are available. Made in USA.
This luthier plane is built for curved surfaces, such as violin, guitar and other instrument backs and tops, where the sole and blade both carry a slight, matching curvature.
A shorter plane, around 25mm to 30mm, follows tighter curves more easily, while a longer one, up to 47mm, rides over a gentler curve more smoothly; many instrument makers keep two or three lengths on hand for different areas of a build.
Yes, toothing blades are available for roughing curved surfaces or veneer ahead of final smoothing with the standard blade.
Silicon bronze doesn't rust the way an iron or steel body can, which matters for a small plane that spends a lot of time being handled and set down in a humid shop.
| Materials | Silicon bronze body; chrome-vanadium steel blade |
| Dimensions | 25mm (1"); 30mm; 36mm; 47mm (1 7/8") (plane length, per size option) |
| Compatibility | Accepts optional toothing blades (sold separately) |
| Includes | Instrument maker's plane; standard blade |
| Package Quantity | 1 item |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |
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Instrument Maker's Planes
These are very finely made silicon bronze planes with chrome vanadium blades.
The soles are slightly rounded in both directions. The blades match this slight curvature. Choose from plane lengths of 25mm to 47mm (1" to 1 7/8"); blade widths as stated.
Planes come with standard blades, but toothing blades are available. Made in USA.
Choose an option to view item availability.
