Q: What is the #6 fore plane designed for?
It is one of the largest Veritas bench planes, ideal for smoothing and flattening large surfaces such as panels, table tops and workbench tops.
Veritas #6 Fore Plane
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One of our largest bench planes, the #6 fore plane is ideal for smoothing and flattening large surfaces, such as panels, table tops and workbench tops. The long sole ensures accuracy, as it will not follow the bumps and valleys that a shorter plane would.
Like all our Veritas bench planes, the #6 fore 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 18" × 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 one of the largest Veritas bench planes, ideal for smoothing and flattening large surfaces such as panels, table tops and workbench tops.
At 18" long, the sole won't follow the bumps and valleys that a shorter plane would, helping you flatten large work accurately.
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.
It comes with your choice of A2, O1 or PM-V11 tool steel. The 2 3/8" wide lapped blades are a full 1/8" thick, and each steel type offers a different balance of edge retention and ease of sharpening.
| 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 | 18" × 2 7/8" sole; 2 3/8" wide × 1/8" thick blade |
| Country of Origin | Canada |
| Includes | Veritas #6 fore plane |
| Package Quantity | 1 kit |
| Certifications | Patented |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |
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Veritas #6 Fore Plane
One of our largest bench planes, the #6 fore plane is ideal for smoothing and flattening large surfaces, such as panels, table tops and workbench tops. The long sole ensures accuracy, as it will not follow the bumps and valleys that a shorter plane would.
Like all our Veritas bench planes, the #6 fore 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 18" × 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.
