Q: How small is this plane?
It's 4 1/2" long and 1 1/4" wide overall, and weighs under 11 oz.
05P6501 - Veritas Pocket Plane
Just 4 1/2" long and 1 1/4" wide overall, and weighing just less than 11 oz, this plane is aptly named – it's small and light enough to carry in an apron pocket all day.
Designed with a bevel-up configuration and a fully functional combined feed and lateral adjustment mechanism, it has a finer cutting action than you might expect from such a small tool. This makes it admirably suited for delicate trimming work, especially in applications where a larger plane would be too unwieldy, such as model and instrument making.
The oversized lever cap serves the same purpose as a squirrel-tail handle, registering in the palm of your hand for better comfort and control. The PM-V11 steel blade is just under 7/8 wide. It has a 20° bevel angle; combined with the bed angle of 15°, this gives it an effective cutting angle of 35°.
The plane is made in Canada from cast steel.
It's 4 1/2" long and 1 1/4" wide overall, and weighs under 11 oz.
Delicate trimming work, especially where a larger plane would be too unwieldy, such as model work and instrument making.
Yes, it has a fully functional combined feed and lateral adjustment mechanism despite its small size.
Cast steel, with a PM-V11 tool steel blade.
| Materials | Cast steel body; PM-V11 blade |
| Dimensions | 4 1/2" long × 1 1/4" wide; 20° bevel angle; 15° bed angle; 35° effective cutting angle |
| Weight | Under 11 oz |
| Package Quantity | 1 item |
| Color/Finish | Black and brass |
| Country of Origin | Canada |
| 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 Pocket Plane
Just 4 1/2" long and 1 1/4" wide overall, and weighing just less than 11 oz, this plane is aptly named – it's small and light enough to carry in an apron pocket all day.
Designed with a bevel-up configuration and a fully functional combined feed and lateral adjustment mechanism, it has a finer cutting action than you might expect from such a small tool. This makes it admirably suited for delicate trimming work, especially in applications where a larger plane would be too unwieldy, such as model and instrument making.
The oversized lever cap serves the same purpose as a squirrel-tail handle, registering in the palm of your hand for better comfort and control. The PM-V11 steel blade is just under 7/8 wide. It has a 20° bevel angle; combined with the bed angle of 15°, this gives it an effective cutting angle of 35°.
The plane is made in Canada from cast steel.
