Q: What makes this plane good for end-grain work?
Its low 37° cutting angle, from a 12° bed and 25° blade bevel, minimizes fiber tearing, which makes it well suited to end-grain work.
Veritas Low-Angle Smooth Plane
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A low-angle smooth plane is used to smooth surfaces and, with its generous side wings, is ideal for shooting miters. Its low cutting angle of 37° minimizes fiber tearing, making it ideal for end-grain work.
With a bed angle of 12°, this is a bevel-up plane. It features an adjustable mouth with a unique stop-screw, a combined feed and lateral adjustment knob for blade setting, and a hardwood front knob and rear handle.
The cast-iron body is 10" × 2 1/2". Weighs just over 3 1/2 lb. Includes a lapped 25° bevel blade, 2" × 1/8" thick, in your choice of A2, O1 or PM-V11 tool steel. For working difficult grain, lapped 38° and 50° blades and a toothed A2 blade are available separately.
If you have never owned a low-angle smooth, you will find it a delight to use and one of your favorite planes.
Patented. Made in Canada.
Its low 37° cutting angle, from a 12° bed and 25° blade bevel, minimizes fiber tearing, which makes it well suited to end-grain work.
Yes, its generous side wings make it well suited to shooting miters in addition to general surface smoothing.
Yes, lapped 38° and 50° bevel blades are available separately, giving you a higher effective cutting angle for difficult grain.
The cast-iron body measures 10" × 2 1/2" and weighs just over 3 1/2 lb.
| Materials | Stress-relieved cast-iron body; hardwood front knob and rear handle; A2, O1 or PM-V11 tool steel blade |
| Color/Finish | Black and brass |
| Dimensions | 10" × 2 1/2" body; 2" wide × 1/8" thick blade |
| Weight | Just over 3 1/2 lb |
| Country of Origin | Canada |
| Includes | Veritas low-angle smooth plane; lapped 25° bevel blade |
| Package Quantity | 1 item |
| Certifications | Patented |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |
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Veritas Low-Angle Smooth Plane
A low-angle smooth plane is used to smooth surfaces and, with its generous side wings, is ideal for shooting miters. Its low cutting angle of 37° minimizes fiber tearing, making it ideal for end-grain work.
With a bed angle of 12°, this is a bevel-up plane. It features an adjustable mouth with a unique stop-screw, a combined feed and lateral adjustment knob for blade setting, and a hardwood front knob and rear handle.
The cast-iron body is 10" × 2 1/2". Weighs just over 3 1/2 lb. Includes a lapped 25° bevel blade, 2" × 1/8" thick, in your choice of A2, O1 or PM-V11 tool steel. For working difficult grain, lapped 38° and 50° blades and a toothed A2 blade are available separately.
If you have never owned a low-angle smooth, you will find it a delight to use and one of your favorite planes.
Patented. Made in Canada.
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