Q: What is the Veritas #4 1/2 smoothing plane designed for?
It is designed for the final smoothing of a surface already worked by other planes or a thickness planer; its mass gives it the heft needed for effective smoothing.
Veritas #4 1/2 Smoothing Plane
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An excellent plane for the final smoothing of a surface already worked by other planes or a thickness planer. It has the mass needed for an effective smoother.
Like all our Veritas bench planes, the #4 1/2 smoothing plane incorporates a frog that extends all the way to the sole. This unique design provides complete blade support, reducing chatter, and allows quick mouth adjustment. It can be closed to a narrow slit for fine shavings and minimum tear-out, or opened for heavier cuts, all without removing the lever cap or other parts; just loosen two screws and set the opening with the thumb wheel.
The body is fully stress-relieved ductile cast iron. The surface-ground 10" × 2 7/8" sole is flat and square to the sides, with extra-large side wings for stable shooting. The hardwood front knob and rear tote provide excellent control and comfort. A combined feed and lateral adjustment mechanism make blade setting easy and accurate. The 2 3/8" wide lapped blade is a full 1/8" thick, made in your choice of A2, O1 or PM-V11 tool steel.
Patented. Made in Canada.
It is designed for the final smoothing of a surface already worked by other planes or a thickness planer; its mass gives it the heft needed for effective smoothing.
Yes, loosen two screws and turn the thumb wheel to set the mouth from a narrow slit for fine shavings to a wider opening for heavier cuts, without removing the lever cap or other parts.
It comes with your choice of A2, O1 or PM-V11 tool steel, each offering a different balance of edge retention and ease of sharpening.
Yes, the surface-ground 10" × 2 7/8" sole is flat and square to the sides, with extra-large side wings that provide stable bearing surfaces for shooting.
| Materials | Stress-relieved ductile cast-iron body; hardwood front knob and rear tote; A2, O1 or PM-V11 tool steel blade |
| Color/Finish | Black and brass |
| Dimensions | 10" × 2 7/8" sole; 2 3/8" wide × 1/8" thick blade |
| Country of Origin | Canada |
| Includes | Veritas #4 1/2 smoothing plane |
| Package Quantity | 1 kit |
| Certifications | Patented |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |
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Veritas #4 1/2 Smoothing Plane
An excellent plane for the final smoothing of a surface already worked by other planes or a thickness planer. It has the mass needed for an effective smoother.
Like all our Veritas bench planes, the #4 1/2 smoothing plane incorporates a frog that extends all the way to the sole. This unique design provides complete blade support, reducing chatter, and allows quick mouth adjustment. It can be closed to a narrow slit for fine shavings and minimum tear-out, or opened for heavier cuts, all without removing the lever cap or other parts; just loosen two screws and set the opening with the thumb wheel.
The body is fully stress-relieved ductile cast iron. The surface-ground 10" × 2 7/8" sole is flat and square to the sides, with extra-large side wings for stable shooting. The hardwood front knob and rear tote provide excellent control and comfort. A combined feed and lateral adjustment mechanism make blade setting easy and accurate. The 2 3/8" wide lapped blade is a full 1/8" thick, made in your choice of A2, O1 or PM-V11 tool steel.
Patented. Made in Canada.
