Q: What steel are these blades made of?
They are made from 3/16" thick HCS (O1) steel that will not deflect or chatter under the toughest use.
Hock 4 1/2" Plane Blade Assemblies
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These blades were developed in collaboration with the faculty and staff at James Krenov's fine woodworking studio in Fort Bragg, California. Made from 3/16" thick HCS (O1), they won't deflect or chatter under the toughest use.
Designed specifically for finely tuned handmade wooden planes, these blades are unbeatable . Bevel is 30°. They come complete with a chip breaker and an assembly screw. Dimensions given are width by length.
The 4 1/2" blades are also available without chip breakers.
They are made from 3/16" thick HCS (O1) steel that will not deflect or chatter under the toughest use.
Each one includes a matching chip breaker and an assembly screw.
The bevel is 30°.
The Hock 4 1/2 inch plane blade assemblies come in 1 1/4", 1 1/2", 1 3/4" and 2" widths, each 4 1/2" long.
Yes, the same 4 1/2" blades are available without the chip breaker or screw.
| Materials | High-carbon steel (O1) |
| Dimensions | 1 1/4", 1 1/2", 1 3/4" or 2" wide × 4 1/2" long; 3/16" thick |
| Compatibility | For finely tuned handmade wooden planes |
| Includes | Plane blade; chip breaker; assembly screw |
| Package Quantity | 1 item |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |
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Hock 4 1/2" Plane Blade Assemblies
These blades were developed in collaboration with the faculty and staff at James Krenov's fine woodworking studio in Fort Bragg, California. Made from 3/16" thick HCS (O1), they won't deflect or chatter under the toughest use.
Designed specifically for finely tuned handmade wooden planes, these blades are unbeatable . Bevel is 30°. They come complete with a chip breaker and an assembly screw. Dimensions given are width by length.
The 4 1/2" blades are also available without chip breakers.
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