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DICTUM Block Plane, 12°, SK4 Blade

DICTUM Block Planes, 12°

Compact, solid block plane, which lies comfortably in the hand due to its polished cap iron. The mouth opening can be precisely adjusted to the respective requirement via an adjustable throat. Fine blade adjustment and cap iron fastening...
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€74.70

incl. VAT plus shipping costs

Article No. 703334

DICTUM Block Plane, 20°, SK4 Blade

DICTUM Block Planes, 20°

Compact, solid block plane, which lies comfortably in the hand due to its polished cap iron. The mouth opening can be precisely adjusted to the respective requirement via an adjustable throat. Fine blade adjustment and cap iron fastening...
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€59.00

incl. VAT plus shipping costs

Article No. 703330

DICTUM Rabbet Block Plane, SK4 Blade

DICTUM Rabbet Block Planes

This plane is ideal for cutting rabbets or trimming tenons to fit. End- grain can also bve worked thanks to the low blade angle of 12°. A 25° bevel results in a cutting angle of 37°. Fine blade-adjustment mechanism, non-adjustable mouth....
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€74.90

incl. VAT plus shipping costs

Article No. 703335

DICTUM Rabbet Block Plane, Adjustable Mouth, SK4 Blade

DICTUM Rabbet Block Planes, Adjustable Mouth

Universal plane, ideal for finishing rebates, tenons and shoulders. Its low blade angle of 12° makes it suitable for many uses, including trueing and smoothing end grain, difficult grains and long grain, both across and in the direction...
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€81.90

incl. VAT plus shipping costs

Article No. 703408

DICTUM Entry-level Plane Set, Right-handed Use, SK4 Blade

DICTUM Entry-level Plane Set

With these three types of planes you are well prepared for most planing tasks. Long low-angle jack plane for right-handed use (No. 703420 , 703351 and 703369 ) or for left-handed use (No. 703419 , 703352 and 703368 ) Finishing Joining...
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€349.00

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Article No. 703427

DICTUM Entry-level Plane Set, Right-Handed Use, in Systainer³, SK4 Blade

DICTUM Entry-level Plane Sets, in Systainer³

Basic set for all plane work, stowed safely away in a durable systainer made of high-quality polymer with a specially fitted inlay. 396 x 296 x 105 mm Long low-angle jack plane for right-handed use (No. 703420 , 703351 and 703369 ) or...
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€449.00

incl. VAT plus shipping costs

Article No. 703434

DICTUM Low-Angle Jack Plane No. 62, Incl. Hot Dog Right, SK4 Blade

DICTUM Low-Angle Jack Planes No. 62

Because of its length, shape and accessories, the No. 62 is the most universal type of plane and was already very popular in Stanley’s time. Apart from finishing, its long design also makes it ideal for trueing surfaces. The blade, whose...
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€188.00

incl. VAT plus shipping costs

Article No. 703419

DICTUM Jack Plane No. 5, SK4 Blade

DICTUM Jack Planes No. 5

The increased length and weight compared to the No. 4 plane makes this one ideal not only for smoothing but also for levelling surfaces.
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€159.00

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Article No. 703332

DICTUM Metal Spokeshave, Straight Sole, SK4 Blade

DICTUM Metal Spokeshave, Straight Sole

More than 20 variations of this spokeshave model have been produced since 1900 by Stanley and other tool manufacturers. Unlike the original version, our model is cast from stainless steel to permanently protect all handle areas from...
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€78.80

incl. VAT plus shipping costs

Article No. 703433

DICTUM Smoothing Plane No. 4, SK4 Blade

DICTUM Smoothing Planes No. 4

The standard smoothing plane is capable of taking the finest of shavings, even on woods with random grain direction.
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€129.00

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Article No. 703331

DICTUM Spokeshave, Straight Sole, SK4 Blade

DICTUM Spokeshaves

This spokeshave from the DICTUM series has a mouth opening of 0.5-0.8 mm when adjusted for fine shavings. This makes it an indispensable tool for bow making as well as for cutting stretchers and rounding edges in furniture making. Radius...
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€39.00

incl. VAT plus shipping costs

Article No. 703336

DICTUM Spokeshave, Round Sole, SK4 Blade

DICTUM Spokeshave, Round Sole

This spokeshave from the DICTUM series has a mouth opening of 0.5-0.8 mm when adjusted for fine shavings. This makes it an indispensable tool for bow making as well as for cutting stretchers and rounding edges in furniture making. Radius...
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€49.00

incl. VAT plus shipping costs

Article No. 703337

DICTUM Pocket Plane, 12°, SK4 Blade

DICTUM Pocket Planes

This handy, light-weight pocket plane fits snugly in your palm because of its convex form, its polished cap iron and the recessed grips. It is ideal for craft carpentry, model making and musical instrument making. Fine shavings due to a...
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€54.20

incl. VAT plus shipping costs

Article No. 703431

DICTUM Shoulder Plane, 13 mm

DICTUM Shoulder Planes

Ideal plane for precision fitting of rebates, shoulders and grooves. Its high-precision body seats firmly when finishing tenon shoulders. The mouth opening can easily be adjusted with a setscrew. The textured sides provide a good grip in...
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€104.90

incl. VAT plus shipping costs

Article No. 703349

DICTUM Fore Plane No. 6, SK4 Blade

DICTUM Fore Plane No. 6, SK4 Blade

Mid-size plane ideal for trueing and joining of medium-sized boards.
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€179.00

incl. VAT plus shipping costs

Article No. 703333

DICTUM Fore Plane No. 6, Japanese Blade

DICTUM Fore Plane No. 6, Japanese Blade

Mid-size plane ideal for trueing and joining of medium-sized boards.
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€193.90

incl. VAT plus shipping costs

Article No. 703374

DICTUM Jointer Plane No. 7, SK4 Blade

DICTUM Jointer Plane No. 7, SK4 Blade

Most popular size of jointer plane, ideal for trueing and producing exact joints and fittings.
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€198.00

incl. VAT plus shipping costs

Article No. 703338

DICTUM Jointer Plane No. 7, Japanese Blade

DICTUM Jointer Plane No. 7, Japanese Blade

Most popular size of jointer plane, ideal for trueing and producing exact joints and fittings.
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€221.00

Article No. 703375

DICTUM Smoothing Plane No. 4½, SK4 Blade

DICTUM Smoothing Plane No. 4½, SK4 Blade

The perfect plane for large surfaces, which are smoothed quickly thanks to the 60 mm wide blade. With its 3 mm thick blade and weight of 2.6 kg, it absorbs vibrations and ensures smooth cutting even on difficult grain.
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€149.00

incl. VAT plus shipping costs

Article No. 703409

DICTUM Smoothing Plane No. 4½, Japanese Blade

DICTUM Smoothing Plane No. 4½, Japanese Blade

The perfect plane for large surfaces, which are smoothed quickly thanks to the 60 mm wide blade. With its 3 mm thick blade and weight of 2.6 kg, it absorbs vibrations and ensures smooth cutting even on difficult grain.
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€173.90

incl. VAT plus shipping costs

Article No. 703376

Lie-Nielsen Rabbet Block Plane No. 60½ R, Nickered

Lie-Nielsen Rabbet Block Plane No. 60½ R, Nickered

This plane is ideal for cutting rabbets or trimming tenons to fit. The low blade angle of 12° also makes it an excellent choice for end grain. Fine blade adjustment mechanism, non-adjustable mouth, nickered. Bevel angle 25°. Results in a...
 
€219.90

Article No. 703792

Lie Nielsen High-Angle Frog, Blade Width 60 mm, 50°

Lie Nielsen High-Angle Frogs, Blade Width 60 mm

High-angle frog for smoothing difficult wood. Thanks to these replaceable frogs, the cutting angle, which is usually restricted to 45° in bench planes, can be increased to the steeper 50 or 55° angles of the renowned English smoothing...
€89.10

Article No. 717885

Lie-Nielsen High-Angle Frog, Blade Width 50 mm, 50°

Lie-Nielsen High-Angle Frogs, Blade Width 50 mm

High-angle frog for smoothing difficult wood. Thanks to these replaceable frogs, the cutting angle, which is usually restricted to 45° in bench planes, can be increased to the steeper 50° or 55° angles of the renowned English smoothing...
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€89.10

Article No. 717887

Lie-Nielsen Smoothing Plane No. 4, Spheroidal Cast Iron

Lie-Nielsen Smoothing Planes No. 4

The standard smoothing plane is capable of taking the finest shavings even on woods with wild grain direction.
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€363.80

Article No. 703712

Lie-Nielsen Smoothing Plane No. 4½, Cutting Angle 45°

Lie-Nielsen Smoothing Plane No. 4½

The ultimate smoothing plane, with a large sole, extra-thick vibration-absorbent 3.6 mm blade and high weight.
 
€396.00

Article No. 703751

Lie-Nielsen Jack Plane No. 5

Lie-Nielsen Jack Plane No. 5

The increased length and weight compared to the No. 4 plane makes it ideal not only for smoothing but also for levelling surfaces.
 
€424.00

Article No. 703715

Lie-Nielsen Scrub Plane No. 40½

Lie-Nielsen Scrub Plane No. 40½

The slight radius of the blade and open throat allow this plane to rapidly remove large amounts of stock. Stress-relieved cast iron body for heavy-duty use.
 
€200.80

Article No. 703704

Lie-Nielsen Entry-level Plane Set, in T-Loc Systainer

Lie-Nielsen Hobelset für Einsteiger, im Systainer T-Loc

A basic set for all plane work, stowed safely away in a durable systainer made of high-quality polymer with a specially fitted inlay. Low-angle jack plane (No. 703706 ) and Hot Dog (No. 717889 ) Finishing Joining Trueing Chamfering...
 
€889.00

Article No. 703436

Lie-Nielsen Mini Spokeshave, Flat Sole

Lie-Nielsen Mini Spokeshaves

Based on models by the company Preston which have not been produced for 80 years, this replica guarantees optimum results with its fine mouth openings and extra-thick blades. The winged handles made of polished bronze are comfortable to...
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€117.70

Article No. 703767

Lie-Nielsen Boggs Spokeshave, Curved Sole

Lie-Nielsen Boggs Spokeshaves

Precision-made spokeshave with an extremely small mouth, created by Lie-Nielsen in cooperation with master chair-maker Brian Boggs. Ideal for round and concave surfaces from chair parts to stair newels. The bronze bodies are joined...
 
€169.00

Article No. 703773

Lie-Nielsen Shoulder Plane No. 73

Lie-Nielsen Shoulder Planes

When they were first introduced by Preston in the late 19th century, these rabbet planes represented a major breakthrough in plane design. Record continued making these planes until a few years ago. Now, Lie-Nielsen has begun...
 
€349.60

Article No. 703756

Lie-Nielsen Shoot Board Plane No. 51

Lie-Nielsen Shoot Board Plane No. 51

This specially-designed plane for use on a shooting board is an adaptation of the Stanley No. 51, which was made until 1943. Its precisely flat and square sole makes it ideal for fine work on end grain and mitres. The blade is inserted...
 
€609.00

Article No. 703029

Veritas Low-Angle Smoothing Plane No. 1, PM-V11 Blade

Veritas Low-Angle Smoothing Plane No. 1, PM-V11 Blade

Compact »bevel-up« one-handed plane, comparable to a block plane. The crucial difference is the handle at the end of the plane, which makes it much more manageable and manoeuvrable than a large bench plane. The front handle allows easy...
 
€247.00

incl. VAT plus shipping costs

Article No. 701105

Veritas Apron Plane, A2 Blade

Veritas Apron Planes

Ideal for cabinetmakers, instrument makers and restorers. Central setscrew for blade depth and lateral adjustment. Non-adjustable mouth. Blade angle 12°, bevel angle 25°. Results in a cutting angle of 37°.
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€129.00

incl. VAT plus shipping costs

Article No. 703695

Veritas Block Plane 20°, A2 Blade

Veritas Block Planes

Compact all-round plane for fine shavings. The mouth opening can be adjusted according to the application, using the configurable shoe (for removing thick or thin shavings). The indentations in the sides make it easier to guide this...
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€196.00

incl. VAT plus shipping costs

Article No. 703692

Veritas Block Plane DX60, A2 Blade

Veritas Block Plane DX60

Thanks to its streamlined shape this plane is comfortable in the hand. The lever cap is integrated with the body form; the large contact area for the palm and the finger grip indentations on the side wings provide good comfort and...
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€229.00

incl. VAT plus shipping costs

Article No. 703674

Veritas Chamfer Guide

Veritas Chamfer Guide

Mounted on the block plane (12° und 20°), this fence allows you to make 45° bevels with great precision. Adjustable in width from 0-12.5 mm.
€37.40

incl. VAT plus shipping costs

Article No. 703650

Veritas Compact Pocket Plane

Veritas Compact Pocket Plane

Due to its blade width of 21.5 mm, this compact pocket plane is ideal for sophisticated work in model and instrument making. Combined feed and lateral adjustment lever. Non-adjustable mouth. Blade angle 15°, bevel angle 20°. This results...
 
€115.90

incl. VAT plus shipping costs

Article No. 703265

Veritas Smoothing Plane No. 4, PM-V11 Blade

Veritas Smoothing Plane No. 4

The standard smoothing plane is capable of taking the finest shavings from the most difficult woods. With the central adjusting screw, the blade feed and lateral position can be adjusted quickly and precisely. The rear handle and frog...
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€289.00

incl. VAT plus shipping costs

Article No. 703883

Veritas Bench Planes No. 4½, A2 Blade

Veritas Bench Planes No. 4½

The all-purpose woodworking plane. This tool enables chatter-free planing thanks to its fully supported blade and a mouth that can be adjusted without removing the cap iron or blade. Thanks to the central adjusting screw, the blade feed...
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€324.00

incl. VAT plus shipping costs

Article No. 703678

Veritas Fore Plane No. 6, PM-V11 Blade

Veritas Fore Plane No. 6

The all-purpose woodworking plane. This tool enables chatter-free planing thanks to its fully supported blade and a mouth that can be adjusted without removing the cap iron or blade. Thanks to the central adjusting screw, the blade feed...
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€347.00

incl. VAT plus shipping costs

Article No. 703868

Veritas Shooting Board

Veritas Shooting Board

A jointer fence is an invaluable aid for cutting perfectly square edges. Attaches magnetically to any steel or cast iron plane, the large contact surface allows the plane to be guided very accurately. For perfectly square cuts it is...
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€59.00

incl. VAT plus shipping costs

Article No. 703652

Veritas Scrub Plane, PM-V11 Blade

Veritas Scrub Plane

Scrub planes are traditionally used for removing thick shavings and for preparing uneven and rough sawed surfaces. With its slightly rounded cutting edge, it is excellent for giving pieces a hand-crafted look. »Scrubbed« surfaces, e.g....
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€209.00

incl. VAT plus shipping costs

Article No. 703873

Veritas Low-Angle Smoothing Plane, Small, A2 Blade

Veritas Low-Angle Smoothing Plane, Small

Handy low-angle plane for working on end grain, knotty surfaces and irregular grain. The front handle allows easy and convenient adjustment of the plane mouth. Thanks to the central adjusting screw, the blade feed and lateral position...
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€238.00

incl. VAT plus shipping costs

Article No. 703793

Veritas Low-angle Jointer Plane, A2 Blade

Veritas Low-angle Jointer Plane

Ultra-precise plane for the finest surfaces when joining as well as trueing large surfaces. The bevel-up blade is set at a 12° angle in the milled bed. The fine-lapped sole, the high body mass and the extra thick blade guarantee smooth...
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€416.00

incl. VAT plus shipping costs

Article No. 703629

Jointing Fence for Veritas Low-angle Jointer Plane

Jointing Fence for Veritas Low-angle Jointer Plane

For shooting accurate square edges. Fits No. 703629 and 703872 ..
€41.00

incl. VAT plus shipping costs

Article No. 703633

Veritas Low-Angle Smoothing Plane, A2 Blade

Veritas Low-Angle Smoothing Plane

For planing difficult grain, end grain, cross grain or knotty wood. The front handle allows easy and convenient adjustment of the plane mouth. Thanks to the central adjusting screw, the blade feed and lateral position can be adjusted...
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€287.00

incl. VAT plus shipping costs

Article No. 703690

Veritas Low-Angle Jack Plane No. 62, A2 Blade

Veritas Low-Angle Jack Plane No. 62

Due to its length, design, and accessories, the No. 62 is the most universal plane type of all, and was already highly popular during Stanley times. Apart from smoothing, its long design also makes it ideal for trueing surfaces. The...
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€299.00

incl. VAT plus shipping costs

Article No. 703866

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Manual work is something entirely individual!

Expert knowledge - Planes

Plane types
Wooden planes

Advantages:

  • Warm and pleasant to touch
  • Gentle to workpiece, no discolouration of wood
  • Light weight prevents tiring

Disadvantages:

  • High sole wear with heavy loading
  • Warping may occur
  • Little resilent mass, less-smooth operation with difficult grains
Japanese planes

Advantages:

  • Operated by pulling, giving good control – gentle to the joints and less tiring
  • Smoother operation thanks to thick blade
  • High plane-blade quality

Disadvantages:

  • Take longer to set up (does not apply to planes with replacement blades)
  • Possible warping due to atmospheric influences (does not apply to planes with stabilised bodies and replacement blades)
  • No mechanical adjustment aids for plane blade and mouth
Metal planes

Advantages:

  • High wear resistance of sole base and edge of mouth
  • No warping of plane body due to atmospheric influences
  • High momentum: smoother running, even with difficult grains and knots
  • Simple adjustment of plane blade and usually also of mouth opening

Disadvantages:

  • Heavier, so tiring for larger planing jobs
  • Can rust (not with bronze planes)
Terminology
Terminology
Metal plane design types

There are three types of metal planes: »bevel-up« planes, »bevel-down« planes and scraping planes.

"Bevel up"
Bevel up


The »bevel-up« plane evolved from the block plane - a one-handed plane previously used for planing cross-slots into posts to accommodate blockings for reinforcement. Hence the name »block plane«.

But back to the bevelup as the distinguishing feature. Basically, the blade in the block plane is mounted the opposite way round from that of a conventional »bevel-down« plane

The reason for this is the small size of the block plane, which made it impossible and unergonomical to use a normal frog. The problem was solved quite simply by changing the angle and direction of the blade to produce the same cutting angle as in a bevel-down plane. The bevel-up principle is less widespread due to the poor quality of cast iron in the early Stanley planes. Subject to extreme forces where the blade sits at the mouth of the sole, the cast iron on these planes broke easily. Today, however, better cast iron makes for much more stable plane bodies that are more resistant to the forces of »bevel-up« planing.

Advantages and disadvantages:

  • Easily adjustable cutting angle

    The major advantage lies in the easily adjustable cutting angle. Because the bevel angle on the blade affects the cutting angle, the plane can be optimised by altering the bevel angle on the blade - most easily done with a micro or secondary bevel.

  • No chipbreaker

    The chipbreaker, which usually adds stiffness to the blade, is missing on bevel-up planes. Therefore the iron used is much thicker.

  • Thicker blade

    The blade on a bevel-up plane is thicker than that of a bevel-down plane. This is an advantage, as it leads to smoother surfaces and chatters less.

  • Low centre of gravity

    Also an advantage is the low centre of gravity, which is created by the low-angle frog.

  • Plane body and blade support from a single piece

    In »bevel-down« planes an additional frog in the plane body supports the blade.

    In »bevelup« planes, the plane body and blade support are made from one piece, enhancing overall stability.

  • Simple mouth adjustment

    »Bevel-up« planes have a screw at the front end for adjusting the mouth opening easily. The cutting depth remains unaffected.

  • Reduced weight

    The absence of the additional frog makes »bevel-up« planes lighter than »bevel-down« ones.

  • No lateral adjustment

    The »bevel-up« version works without a lateral adjustment screw, which may be considered a disadvantage. As with the wooden plane, the blade is adjusted by tapping lightly on its sides.

"Bevel down"
Bevel down

The renowned plane inventor Leonard Bailey, who worked for Stanley in his day, was a major influence on modern plane design. Stanley enhanced his system with its Bedrock Design, which enables the frog position to be modified without loosening the blade fixture. With the exception of a few minor adjustments, his design has remained unchanged ever since. Only the blade-adjustment mechanism has been modified. It was revolutionised by Thomas Norris, who introduced a single screw for adjusting both the cutting depth and the blade angle. Experts continue to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this system, as, with the Bailey-type adjuster, adjustments can be made while planning through a low central adjustment mechanism.

Advantages and disadvantages

  • Cutting angle depends on frog angle

    The cutting angle is more easily adjusted in »bevel-up« than »bevel-down« planes. However, frogs with different slope angles are available for Lie Nielsen planes.

  • Simple lateral blade adjustment

    Lateral adjustment of the blade is easily done via the adjustment lever.

  • Full blade support

    The frog provides a smooth and large seat for the whole blade, reducing chatter to a minimum.

  • Additional weight

    Additional weight means the plane sits solidly on the surface. This is particularly advantageous for working with irregular grains and wood that is difficult to plane.

  • Adjustment of mouth opening changes cutting depth

    Because the frog runs on an inclined surface, any adjustment to the mouth also affects the cutting depth. This can be counteracted by turning the central adjusting mechanism.

Scraping planes
Scraping planes

Scraping planes arose from the idea of embedding a scraper into a plane body for more convenient use. Usually, a hook on the blade is used for scraping. The blade has to be ground perfectly angular to raise the hook, which is applied to the upper edge of the bevel with the burnisher, much like a scraper. Tools with thick blades (by Lie Nielsen) do not require a hook but are also used with one. Those with thinner blades (made by Kunz and Veritas) generally use the raised hook.

Their blades still have a bevel (30°-45°), which reduces the amount of material needing to be »displaced« when raising the hook. The principle of scraping with a hook differs greatly from cutting with a blade.

Normally, the depth is determined by the hook and angle. These planes are indispensable for achieving tear-out-free surfaces on difficult woods and grains (primarily hardwood).

Cutting angles

When should the different cutting angles or blade angles be used?

  • Cutting angle 36-38°

    Preferred for end grain, where less tear-out is to be expected because the fibres break easily. With this cutting angle, the fibres are actually cut off. When planing along the grain, you should only take fine shavings with a small mouth opening to prevent premature splitting of the wood.

  • Cutting angle 43-46°

    Normal cutting angle for general work with relatively low cutting resistance.

  • Cutting angle 50-60°

    On highly figured wood this angle creates less tear-out, by breaking the fibres before they split. A disadvantage is that the iron will cut less and scrape more which dulls the iron more quickly.

  • Blade angle 75-100° (cutting angle is defined by a raised burr)

    At this angle, you scrape instead of cutting (scraping plane). Since this type of planing causes minimal tear-out, it is ideal for wild grain structures and woods that are difficult to plane.