What is a low angle plane good for?
Low Angle Planes are versatile, uncomplicated tools that will do a great job on both end and long grain. Lighter than conventional Bench Planes, these planes have a thicker blade and no chipbreaker, making them easier to set up. Instead of a separate frog, the plane body and blade support are a single casting.
What angle is a low angle jack plane?
The blade supplied with the low-angle jack plane has a 25° bevel, which is ideal for fine trimming work on end-grain softwood and some hardwoods. Ring-porous hardwoods such as oak may require a 30° bevel to prevent blade edge failure.
What is the difference between a scrub plane and a jack plane?
The lucky thing is that smoothing planes are small and easier to true than any other bench plane. A scrub plane (foreground) is a smoothing plane with the heart of a roughing plane. A panel plane is just a jack plane with the guts of a smoother.
Are low-angle planes better?
Low angles tend to be better for end grain, and high angles better at avoiding tearout. That said, be careful when comparing “low angle” planes to others. Flip the same blade over so its bevel faces up and lay it down on a low-angle 15-degree bed, and the cutting angle is still 45 degrees.
When would you use a low-angle block plane?
The low-angle block plane is also ideal for working end grain, such as squaring or trimming. Cutting end grain is very different from planing with the grain; it calls for a lot of pressure and control. In fact, cutting end grain requires nearly three times the force that it takes to cut parallel to the grain.
What is a 62 jack plane?
62 Sweetheart™ Low Angle Jack Plane is made from extra thick, 3/16 in. A2 steel for excellent edge retention with cherry wood handle and knob for comfort. Norris-type adjuster and adjustable throat plate for different types of wood.
What is a No 4 plane?
The No. 4 smoothing plane is historically the most common size. It is an excellent balance of sole length and cutter width to be useful for typical furniture parts.
What angle is a smoothing plane?
A low-angle smooth plane is used to smooth surfaces and, with its generous side wings, is ideal for shooting miters. Its low cutting angle of 37° minimizes fiber tearing, making it ideal for end-grain work. With a bed angle of 12°, this is a bevel-up plane.
Is a bench plane the same as a smoothing plane?
You can tell a lot about what a plane is supposed to do by the length of its sole. Smoothing planes have a sole that ranges from 5″ to 10″ long. The primary job of the smoothing plane is to prepare the wood for finishing. The fore plane is typically the first bench plane to touch the wood to get it to rough size.