{"title":"Block Planes","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  Block Planes are the handiest little planes you can have in the shop. While block planes come\n in many brands, shapes and sizes, most can easily be used with one hand.  Originally designed\n for carpenters \"blocking in\" boards planing end grain, block planes have irons bedded at lower\n angles making them ideal for cutting through end grain, rabbeting and trimming joints quickly.\n Which block plane should you buy first? Lee Laird, our favorite hand plane expert has some\n thoughts on\n  \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.woodworkingtooltips.com\/2011\/12\/the-plane-facts-three-great-lie-nielsen-hand-planes-that-every-woodworker-needs\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\n   the best hand planes to buy first\n  \u003c\/a\u003e\n  .\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  Also, learn about\n  \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/HighlandWoodworking#p\/u\/8\/VOvqbrdNZBU\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\n   Sharpening Plane Irons\n  \u003c\/a\u003e\n  to keep your plane irons sharp and ready for action.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\n","products":[{"product_id":"lie-nielsenlow-angleadjustable-mouthblockplane-60-12","title":"Lie-Nielsen Low Angle Adjustable-Mouth Block Plane 60-1\/2","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe beautiful Lie-Nielsen Low Angle Adjustable-Mouth Block Plane has a large bronze cap iron that fits the hand perfectly. The adjustable throat can be set to a wide opening for heavy work, or barely as wide as a shaving for the most controlled finish cuts. Bed angle is 12 degrees on the Low Angle plane, 20 degrees on the standard. Irons are 1-3\/8\" wide by 1\/8\" thick; bodies are 6-1\/4\" long and are made of unbreakable ductile iron.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. 60-1\/2 body unbreakable ductile iron, Iron Width: 1 3\/8\" Overall Length: 6-1\/4\" Weight: 1.8 lb  Made in the U.S.A.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--mfg propaganda\n\nNo.60-1\/2 Adjustable Mouth Block PlaneBased on the Stanley No. 60½, this versatile plane is useful for every sort of woodworking job\n and a pleasure to use.The movable shoe in front of the blade allows you to easily and precisely adjust the mouth opening: fine\n mouth for finishing work and thin shavings, or ample opening for rank cuts. Ductile Iron body is surface ground flat and square\n to a tolerance of .001\" or better. Large, comfortable Bronze cap is tensioned with a 1-1\/2\" Brass spinwheel. Like our other\n block planes, the blade is adjusted with a captive nut for precise control with minimal backlash.The blade is bedded at 12º\n for fine cuts and end grain work. Weight 1.5 lbs.    6-1\/4\" long    1-3\/4\" wide    Blade is 1-3\/8\" wide x 1\/8\" thick.\n    Blade is bedded at 12º    Weight 1.5 lbs.--\u003e","brand":"Lie-Nielsen Toolworks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50821475762458,"sku":"434237","price":198.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/5167\/3370\/files\/434237.png?v=1755382206"},{"product_id":"lie-nielsenadjustable-mouthblockplanereplacementiron","title":"Lie-Nielsen Adjustable-Mouth Block Plane Replacement Iron","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n \n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cstrong\u003e\n    Lie-Nielsen Adjustable-Mouth Block Plane Replacement Iron\n   \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   Replacement 1-3\/8\" iron for the Lie-Nielsen Low- and Standard-Angle Adjustable-Mouth Block Planes and the Rodmaker's Block Plane. Blade 1-3\/8\" wide by 1\/8\" thick.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Lie-Nielsen Toolworks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50821475827994,"sku":"434242","price":52.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/5167\/3370\/files\/434242.jpg?v=1751674901"},{"product_id":"stanley60-12lowangleblockplane","title":"Stanley 60-1\/2 Low Angle Block Plane","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n \n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cstrong\u003e\n    Stanley 60-1\/2 Low Angle Block Plane\n   \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   Stanley Block Planes, with stout little cast bodies, are versatile planes with lateral iron adjustment levers so you can fine tune your cut. Stanley's 60 1\/2 plane iron is set at just 13-1\/2° for very clean work on end grain.  The 1-3\/8\" iron and throat opening are fully adjustable.  Plane is 7\" long.  Weighs 1-1\/2 lbs. Made in Mexico.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Stanley Tools","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50821476417818,"sku":"431201","price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/5167\/3370\/files\/431201d.jpg?v=1768338446"},{"product_id":"primusadjustableblockplane","title":"E. C. Emmerich Primus Adjustable Block Plane","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n \n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cb\u003e\n    E. C. Emmerich Primus Adjustable Block Plane\n   \u003c\/b\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   This superb plane combines the convenience of a steel block plane with the feel and performance of a fine hardwood body.\n The 39mm (1-1\/2\") iron is secured with a screw-tightened cap, \u0026amp; depth of cut is adjusted with a large knob which fits in the palm\n of the hand.  5-7\/8\" x 2-1\/8\". Made in Germany\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c!--\u003ch5\u003eConstruction\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEmmerich currently offers the 649 block plane in two versions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top:-2px;\"\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight:bold;\"\u003eModel 649\u003c\/span\u003e has a hornbeam body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight:bold;\"\u003eModel 649 P\u003c\/span\u003e has a hornbeam body and a lignum vitae sole.\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\u003cspan style=\"font-weight:bold; font-style:italic;color:#660000;\"\u003eDue to restrictions on the availability of lignum vitae wood, this model is no longer in production\n\tand we are limited to what we have on hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n--\u003e\n  \u003c!--\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/b\u003e Due to import\/export restrictions, we do not ship planes with lignum vitae parts internationally.\u003c\/p\u003e--\u003e\n \n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"E. C. Emmerich Tools","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50821476974874,"sku":"124564","price":169.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/5167\/3370\/files\/124564.jpg?v=1751674944"},{"product_id":"stanleysweetheart60-12lowangleblockplane","title":"Stanley Sweetheart 60-1\/2 Low Angle Block Plane","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n \n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cb\u003e\n    Stanley Sweetheart 60-1\/2 Low Angle Block Plane\n   \u003c\/b\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   Stanley Hand Planes are filling the quality gap between budget economy \u0026amp; heirloom handmade with these high quality bench \u0026amp; block planes. Resurrecting a trademark last used in the 1930s that honored Stanley president William Hart, these planes proudly display the initials SW framed inside a heart shaped border. This Sweetheart logo harkens back to a level of manufacturing craftsmanship hard to find in tools today.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   These Stanley planes have a one piece shoe \u0026amp; frog unit made from sturdy, durable, ductile cast iron \u0026amp; milled flat to a tolerance of .003\". The beefy 1\/8\" thick A2 steel blade reduces chatter \u0026amp; has increased edge retention \u0026amp; the adjustable mouth soles help achieve exceptionally fine shavings. A patented lateral adjuster simplifies \u0026amp; quickens blade adjustment. Brass knobs \u0026amp; cherry hardwood handles (only bench planes have wood handles) add elegant accents to these tools.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Stanley Tools","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50821784797466,"sku":"171223","price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/5167\/3370\/files\/171223-big.jpg?v=1768341158"},{"product_id":"hock-wooden-block-plane-kit","title":"Hock Wooden Block Plane Kit","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n \n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cstrong\u003e\n    Hock Wooden Block Plane Kit\n   \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   Here we offer a small version of the ever-popular Hock Tools Krenov-style wooden plane kit. \nThis handy Block Plane comes with a 1\" wide blade, ends up 5-3\/4\" long and trims down to 5\" \nor less depending on your needs. The one pictured here was built to be just 3-1\/2\" long – \na very convenient size for an apron pocket.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   A fun, simple and affordable way to add a block plane to your tool kit.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Hock Tools","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50821839520026,"sku":"122572","price":66.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/5167\/3370\/files\/122572-01.jpg?v=1751684433"},{"product_id":"hock-1in-block-plane-blade-bl100","title":"Hock 1 inch Block Plane Blade BL100","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n \n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cstrong\u003e\n    Hock 1 inch Block Plane Blade BL100\n   \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   Replacement blade for the\n   \u003ca data-prev-url=\"\/hock-wooden-block-plane-kit.aspx\" href=\"\/products\/hock-wooden-block-plane-kit\"\u003e\n    Hock Block Plane Kit\n   \u003c\/a\u003e\n   . This blade is made of high-carbon steel.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   Size: 3\/32\" thick x 1\" wide.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Hock Tools","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50822041501978,"sku":"122586","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/5167\/3370\/files\/122586.png?v=1758485375"},{"product_id":"hock-2-14in-chip-breaker-bk225","title":"Hock 2-1\/4 inch Chip Breaker BK225","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n \n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cstrong\u003e\n    Hock 2-1\/4 inch Chip Breaker BK225\n   \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   Quality replacement chip breaker from Hock Tools for older Stanley, Record and other style planes that require a 2-1\/4in wide chip breaker.\n It is a common size for pre-1939 #5-1\/2 planes.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Hock Tools","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50822041567514,"sku":"122584","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/5167\/3370\/files\/122584.jpg?v=1751687757"},{"product_id":"veritas-low-angle-block-plane","title":"Veritas Low Angle Block Plane","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n \n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cstrong\u003e\n    Veritas Low Angle Block Plane\n   \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   This Low Angle block plane is a pleasure to use. With its 12° bed angle, it excels at end-grain work.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   The tall side wings work well when shooting, and the comfortably shaped finger grips on 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.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   Equipped with a chatterfree 25° blade in exceptional PM-V11 tool steel. For working difficult wood, lapped 38° and 50° bevel blades are available separately.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   Made in Canada.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch5\u003e\n   Specifications\n  \u003c\/h5\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"margin-top:-2px;\"\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    Ductile Cast Iron Body\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    6-3\/8\" long  x 2\" wide\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    16 ounces\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    Norris-type adjuster mechanism\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    Brass knobs\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    12° bed angle\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    1-5\/8\" wide x 1\/8\" thick blade with 25° bevel\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    PM-V11 blade\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch5\u003e\n   PM-V11 Steel\n  \u003c\/h5\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   All of the Veritas bench, block and shoulder planes that we stock have PM-V11 steel blades. Veritas conducted extensive testing and determined that PM-V11 offers the best balance of hardness, edge retention and ease of sharpening in tool steels. It hones to a very fine edge and can easily be sharpened with commonly available sharpening abrasives.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-weight:bold; font-style:italic;\"\u003e\n   From Veritas\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cblockquote cite=\"https:\/\/www.leevalley.com\/en-us\/discover\/woodworking\/2020\/september\/the-pm-v11-story\"\u003e\n   PM-V11 is a powdered metal (PM) alloy. To form a PM alloy, constituent metals are melted and mixed together, then atomized, creating very small particles that cool and harden, forming a powder. This powder is screened to ensure consistent particle size, and then heated under pressure to form a billet. The billet is then rolled to the required thickness, ready to process as a conventionally smelted steel would be. The PM process yields a steel with a very fine grain structure that is uniform throughout.\n  \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n \n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Veritas Tools","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50822131515674,"sku":"478206","price":189.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/5167\/3370\/files\/478206-02d.jpg?v=1768343737"},{"product_id":"veritas-standard-angle-block-plane","title":"Veritas Standard Angle Block Plane","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n \n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cstrong\u003e\n    Veritas Standard Angle Block Plane\n   \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   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.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   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.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   Equipped with a chatter-free 25° blade in exceptional PM-V11 tool steel. For working difficult wood, lapped 38° and 50° bevel blades are available separately.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   Made in Canada.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch5\u003e\n   Specifications\n  \u003c\/h5\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"margin-top:-2px;\"\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    Ductile Cast Iron Body\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    6-3\/8\" long  x 2\" wide\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    28 ounces\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    Norris-type adjuster mechanism\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    Brass knobs\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    20° bed angle\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    1-5\/8\" wide x 1\/8\" thick blade with 25° bevel\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    PM-V11 blade\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch5\u003e\n   PM-V11 Steel\n  \u003c\/h5\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   All of the Veritas bench, block and shoulder planes that we stock have PM-V11 steel blades. Veritas conducted extensive testing and determined that PM-V11 offers the best balance of hardness, edge retention and ease of sharpening in tool steels. It hones to a very fine edge and can easily be sharpened with commonly available sharpening abrasives.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-weight:bold; font-style:italic;\"\u003e\n   From Veritas\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cblockquote cite=\"https:\/\/www.leevalley.com\/en-us\/discover\/woodworking\/2020\/september\/the-pm-v11-story\"\u003e\n   PM-V11 is a powdered metal (PM) alloy. To form a PM alloy, constituent metals are melted and mixed together, then atomized, creating very small particles that cool and harden, forming a powder. This powder is screened to ensure consistent particle size, and then heated under pressure to form a billet. The billet is then rolled to the required thickness, ready to process as a conventionally smelted steel would be. The PM process yields a steel with a very fine grain structure that is uniform throughout.\n  \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n \n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Veritas Tools","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50822131679514,"sku":"478207","price":189.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/5167\/3370\/files\/478207-02d.jpg?v=1768343738"},{"product_id":"veritas-apron-plane","title":"Veritas Apron Plane","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n \n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cstrong\u003e\n    Veritas Apron Plane\n   \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   This small, Low Angle block plane is ideal for trim carpentry. At 14 oz it is half the weight of a standard block plane, a big plus if you carry it in your apron all day.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   The 5-1\/2\"x 1-3\/4\" ductile cast iron body takes knocks in stride. It has good hand feel; unique side wings allow for a comfortable and firm grip while providing side-stability for shooting. A combined feed and lateral adjustment mechanism makes setting easy and accurate.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   Featuring a 12° bed angle and equipped with a lapped 25° bevel blade made of PM-V11 tool steel. The PM-V11 blade is 1\/8\" thick and 1-1\/4\" wide.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   Made in Canada.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch5\u003e\n   Specifications\n  \u003c\/h5\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"margin-top:-2px;\"\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    Ductile Cast Iron Body\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    5-1\/4\" long  x 1-3\/4\" wide\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    14 ounces\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    12° bed angle\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    1-1\/4\" wide x 1\/8\" thick blade with 25° bevel\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    PM-V11 steel blade\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch5\u003e\n   PM-V11 Steel\n  \u003c\/h5\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   All of the Veritas bench, block and shoulder planes that we stock have PM-V11 steel blades. Veritas conducted extensive testing and determined that PM-V11 offers the best balance of hardness, edge retention and ease of sharpening in tool steels. It hones to a very fine edge and can easily be sharpened with commonly available sharpening abrasives.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-weight:bold; font-style:italic;\"\u003e\n   From Veritas\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cblockquote cite=\"https:\/\/www.leevalley.com\/en-us\/discover\/woodworking\/2020\/september\/the-pm-v11-story\"\u003e\n   PM-V11 is a powdered metal (PM) alloy. To form a PM alloy, constituent metals are melted and mixed together, then atomized, creating very small particles that cool and harden, forming a powder. This powder is screened to ensure consistent particle size, and then heated under pressure to form a billet. The billet is then rolled to the required thickness, ready to process as a conventionally smelted steel would be. The PM process yields a steel with a very fine grain structure that is uniform throughout.\n  \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n \n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Veritas Tools","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50822131810586,"sku":"478210","price":126.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/5167\/3370\/files\/478210-01d.jpg?v=1768343740"},{"product_id":"veritas-dx60-block-plane","title":"Veritas DX60 Block Plane","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n \n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cstrong\u003e\n    Veritas DX60 Block Plane\n   \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   Made to exacting standards with refined stainless-steel hardware, this is one of the finest Veritas block planes.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   The knobs and wheels have elegant elliptical knurled edges for a firm grip. The lever cap has been extensively redesigned to integrate cleanly with the plane body and provide an almost continuous hand-contact surface, with tactile cues for finger placement. The Norris-type adjuster mechanism combines feed and lateral adjustments, making blade setting accurate and easy. Close manufacturing tolerances reduce backlash to no more than 1\/4 turn. The adjuster is locked to the body, and will not become inadvertently unseated.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   Mouth adjustment is effected by loosening the stainless-steel locking knob. An unobtrusive set screw in the throat of the plane allows repeatable mouth positioning while at the same time preventing the moveable toe from contacting the blade. The toe is completely enclosed by the body casting.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   Made from ductile iron, the contoured body is 6-5\/8\" long by 1-3\/4\" wide with a 12° bed angle, and is finished with a durable powder-coat polymer paint. It is machined and surface ground to half our normal flatness and surface finish specifications; the sole and sides are flat and square to within +0.000\" and -0.0015\" over the entire surface. It comes with a 9\/64\" (0.14\") thick by 1-3\/8\" wide blade with a 25° primary bevel in PM-V11 tool steel. The back of the blade is lapped flat within ±0.0002\" (two-tenths of a thousandth of an inch) in the working area of the blade. The lever cap is die cast.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   Made in Canada.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch5\u003e\n   Specifications\n  \u003c\/h5\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"margin-top:-2px;\"\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    Ductile Cast Iron Body\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    6-5\/8\" long  x 1-3\/4\" wide\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    28 ounces\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    Sole \u0026amp; sides are flat and square to within +0.000\" and -0.0015\" over entire surface\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    Norris-type adjuster mechanism\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    Stainless steel knobs\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    12° bed angle\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    1-3\/8\" wide x 0.140\" (9\/64\") thick blade with 23° primary and 25° secondary bevels\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n    PM-V11 blade\n   \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch5\u003e\n   PM-V11 Steel\n  \u003c\/h5\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   All of the Veritas bench, block and shoulder planes that we stock have PM-V11 steel blades. Veritas conducted extensive testing and determined that PM-V11 offers the best balance of hardness, edge retention and ease of sharpening in tool steels. It hones to a very fine edge and can easily be sharpened with commonly available sharpening abrasives.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-weight:bold; font-style:italic;\"\u003e\n   From Veritas\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cblockquote cite=\"https:\/\/www.leevalley.com\/en-us\/discover\/woodworking\/2020\/september\/the-pm-v11-story\"\u003e\n   PM-V11 is a powdered metal (PM) alloy. To form a PM alloy, constituent metals are melted and mixed together, then atomized, creating very small particles that cool and harden, forming a powder. This powder is screened to ensure consistent particle size, and then heated under pressure to form a billet. The billet is then rolled to the required thickness, ready to process as a conventionally smelted steel would be. The PM process yields a steel with a very fine grain structure that is uniform throughout.\n  \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n \n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Veritas Tools","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50822131974426,"sku":"478212","price":249.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/5167\/3370\/files\/478212-01d.jpg?v=1768343741"},{"product_id":"tall-front-knob-veritas-block-plane","title":"Tall Front Knob for Veritas Low Angle Block Plane","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n \n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cstrong\u003e\n    Tall Front Knob for Veritas Low Angle Block Plane\n   \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   The bevel-up configuration of the Veritas Low Angle block plane lets you vary the blade angle to suit the task, from Low Angle blades for use on end grain to high-angle blades on figured wood. However, steeper cutting angles require more force to push the plane which can be a challenge for some.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   These inexpensive hardwood grips adapt the Low Angle block plane into a small bevel-up smoothing plane that can work a wide variety of woods, providing the firm hold and greater leverage needed to plane difficult wood. Retrofitted with this tall front knob and a vertical tote (available separately), the plane works similarly to a #3 smoothing plane for small-scale work, working in tight areas and for easier application of force.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   Made in Canada.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Veritas Tools","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50822133416218,"sku":"478201","price":17.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/5167\/3370\/files\/478201-01.jpg?v=1768343759"},{"product_id":"chamfer-guide-veritas-block-plane","title":"Chamfer Guide for Veritas Standard and Low Angle Block Planes","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n \n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cstrong\u003e\n    Chamfer Guide for Veritas Standard and Low Angle Block Planes\n   \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   You can convert our Veritas Low Angle block plane and standard block plane into chamfer planes in seconds with this cunning guide made of anodized aluminum.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   Easy to install - you first set the chamfer width on the guide, then install the guide by unscrewing the front knob of the plane, replacing the toe piece with the chamfer guide and tightening the knob again.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   Adjustable for chamfers up to 1\/2\" wide, the guide wings are fixed at a 90° angle to hold the plane body at a consistent 45° to the work face.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   Made in Canada.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Veritas Tools","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50822133514522,"sku":"478202","price":31.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/5167\/3370\/files\/478202-01d.jpg?v=1768343761"},{"product_id":"vertical-tote-veritas-block-plane","title":"Vertical Tote for Veritas Low Angle Block Plane","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n \n  \u003cp\u003e\n   \u003cstrong\u003e\n    Vertical Tote for Veritas Low Angle Block Plane\n   \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   The bevel-up configuration of the Veritas Low Angle block plane lets you vary the blade angle to suit the task, from Low Angle blades for use on end grain to high-angle blades on figured wood. However, steeper cutting angles require more force to push the plane.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n   Made of torrefied maple, this inexpensive vertical tote, when used with a front knob, adapts the low angle block plane into a small bevel-up smoothing plane capable of working a wide variety of woods, providing a firm hold and greater leverage needed to plane difficult wood. 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