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LOW ANGLE: There are many things that separate this block plane from others. The first is that it has a 1/8" thick by 1-5/8" wide blade made from A2 tool steel, an alloy that takes a keener edge, is more resistant to chipping and dulls less easily than any of the other plane blades. As it is 50% thicker than most commercial plane blades, it is also more rigid. The second outstanding feature of the plane is the combined feed screw and lateral adjust. It is both more sensitive and more accurate than any other adjustment mechanism.This plane also overcomes one of the drawbacks of other block planes in having higher side wings (ideal for shooting) with multiple finger grips in each side. The combination of accuracy of adjustment and fine machining makes it a pleasure to use. With a 12° bed angle and 25° bevel angle, the plane excels at working end grain. It has the adjustable mouthpiece and compact size of other low-angle block planes. With the 6" long by 2" wide body made from ductile iron, the plane can take hard knocks without cracking. All of the machining is done to a high level of accuracy in our own factory. The accurately milled sides and sole are now also surface ground to a higher degree of finish.BLOCK PLANE: We now offer a standard block plane in the Veritas line, based on the same design as our low-angle block plane (#05P22.01). Preferred for general-purpose work, the 20° bed angle plus the 25° bevel angle on the bevel-up blade result in an effective cutting angle of 45°, the same as found in most bench planes. A low-profile lever cap results in a plane that fits the hand well, at only 1/8" higher than its low-angle sibling. Mechanically, it shares the same features: a combined blade advance and lateral adjust, blade guide screws, an adjustable nosepiece, a 6" x 2" footprint, and a 1/8" thick by 1-5/8" wide A2 tool steel blade.
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