Veritas® Block Planes

These block planes stand apart from the rest. 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. Both planes are machined to exacting standards, with milled sides and soles that are surface ground to a fine finish. Compact all-round planes 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 handy plane accurately. Central setscrew for iron depth and lateral adjustment. For general-purpose work, the standard model is 1/8" taller than its low-angle sibling and has a 20° bed angle and a low-profile lever cap that fits the hand well. The low-angle plane is a delight to use. With its 12° bed angle, it excels at end-grain work. Each includes a chatterfree 25° blade in PM-V11® tool steel.

Veritas standard Block Plane 20°

• For heavier cuts with the grain. Bevel angle 25°. Results in a normal cutting angle of 45°.

Veritas low angle Block Plane 12°

• For fine cuts and end grain. Bevel angle 25°. Results in a cutting angle of 37°.