Q: What is this plane used for?
It's designed to cut hinge mortises accurately, using a fine screw-feed mechanism and locking depth stop to control the depth of cut.
05P3870 - Hinge Mortise Plane
This tool gives you the precise depth control of a router plane but with a long, narrow sole for good registration on door edges and other narrow workpieces. By establishing the edges with a chisel, you can cut a crisply defined mortise without the need for a template or jig - in many cases, more efficiently than a power router. The large slot in the body lets you clearly see where you're cutting.
Depth setting is quick and easy, with a fine screw-feed mechanism and the resulting depth of cut controlled by a locking depth stop. A spring-loaded blade-clamping collar prevents the blade from shifting when the collar is loosened, allowing controlled adjustment to a depth of 1". It can also be set to fully release for quick blade removal.
Made from ductile cast iron, the plane has a 9 11/16" long, 1 13/16" wide sole, ground flat. The large wooden knobs are positioned with comfort and control in mind, with an angled rear knob to make it easier to push. The included 3/4" wide high-carbon steel cutter removes material quickly, and is interchangeable with the blades of the Veritas router plane. A blade sharpening jig for the two-piece blade is also included.
Measures 10 7/8" long overall and weighs 2 lb 6 oz.
Made in Canada. Patented.
Our high-carbon steel router plane blades (available separately) fit the Veritas hinge mortise plane.
It's designed to cut hinge mortises accurately, using a fine screw-feed mechanism and locking depth stop to control the depth of cut.
Yes, the included 3/4" wide high-carbon steel cutter is interchangeable with the blades of the Veritas router plane, so the two tools can share blades.
It weighs 2 lb 6 oz and measures 10 7/8" long overall, giving it enough heft for controlled, accurate mortise cutting.
| Materials | Ductile cast iron body; high-carbon steel cutter; brass hardware; hardwood handle |
| Color/Finish | Black and brass |
| Dimensions | 9 11/16" long sole; 1 13/16" wide sole; 10 7/8" overall length |
| Compatibility Dimensions | Cuts to a depth of 1" |
| Weight | 2 lb 6 oz |
| Includes | Hinge mortise plane; blade sharpening jig |
| Package Quantity | 1 item |
| Country of Origin | Canada |
| Certifications | Patented |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead, which is known to the State of California to cause Reproductive. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov (opens in new tab).
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Veritas Hinge Mortise Plane
This tool gives you the precise depth control of a router plane but with a long, narrow sole for good registration on door edges and other narrow workpieces. By establishing the edges with a chisel, you can cut a crisply defined mortise without the need for a template or jig - in many cases, more efficiently than a power router. The large slot in the body lets you clearly see where you're cutting.
Depth setting is quick and easy, with a fine screw-feed mechanism and the resulting depth of cut controlled by a locking depth stop. A spring-loaded blade-clamping collar prevents the blade from shifting when the collar is loosened, allowing controlled adjustment to a depth of 1". It can also be set to fully release for quick blade removal.
Made from ductile cast iron, the plane has a 9 11/16" long, 1 13/16" wide sole, ground flat. The large wooden knobs are positioned with comfort and control in mind, with an angled rear knob to make it easier to push. The included 3/4" wide high-carbon steel cutter removes material quickly, and is interchangeable with the blades of the Veritas router plane. A blade sharpening jig for the two-piece blade is also included.
Measures 10 7/8" long overall and weighs 2 lb 6 oz.
Made in Canada. Patented.
Our high-carbon steel router plane blades (available separately) fit the Veritas hinge mortise plane.
