What is the Veritas Standard Block Plane used for?
This plane is intended for shooting and general-purpose work
Veritas Standard Block Plane
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For general-purpose work, the standard block plane is 1/8" taller than the low-angle version and has a 20° bed angle and a low-profile lever cap that fits the hand well.
The tall side wings are ideal for shooting, and finger grips in the sides improve control. The combined blade advance and lateral adjust is the most sensitive, accurate adjustment mechanism available. Two guide screws prevent blade shifting. The ductile cast iron body can take hard knocks, and the adjustable nosepiece does not extend past the body, so it cannot be driven into the blade if you drop the plane. The plane is machined to exacting standards, the milled sides and sole surface ground to a fine finish.
Each includes a chatterfree 25° blade in A2, O1 or PM-V11 tool steel. For working difficult wood, lapped 38° and 50° bevel blades are available separately.
Made in Canada.
This plane is intended for shooting and general-purpose work
The standard block plane has a 20° bed angle and sits 1/8" taller than the low-angle version. The higher angle works better for general across-grain smoothing on straight-grained wood. The low-angle version is better for end grain.
Yes, the tall side wings are specifically designed for shooting — they register against the shooting board fence when the plane is used on its side, keeping it square to the work
The plane is available with an A2, O1 or PM-V11 tool steel blade.
Yes, lapped 38° and 50° bevel blades are available separately for working difficult wood.
Yes, replacement blades are compatible with Veritas Standard & Low-Angle Block Planes.
Dimensions | Sole length - 6 3/8” Sole width – 2” Blade width – 1 5/8” |
Weight | 1 lb 12 oz |
Materials | Ductile cast iron body; A2, O1 or PM-V11 tool steel blade options. |
Included | Veritas Standard Block Plane with one chatter-free 25° blade in the selected steel. |
Made in | Canada |
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Veritas Standard Block Plane
For general-purpose work, the standard block plane is 1/8" taller than the low-angle version and has a 20° bed angle and a low-profile lever cap that fits the hand well.
The tall side wings are ideal for shooting, and finger grips in the sides improve control. The combined blade advance and lateral adjust is the most sensitive, accurate adjustment mechanism available. Two guide screws prevent blade shifting. The ductile cast iron body can take hard knocks, and the adjustable nosepiece does not extend past the body, so it cannot be driven into the blade if you drop the plane. The plane is machined to exacting standards, the milled sides and sole surface ground to a fine finish.
Each includes a chatterfree 25° blade in A2, O1 or PM-V11 tool steel. For working difficult wood, lapped 38° and 50° bevel blades are available separately.
Made in Canada.
