Quangsheng No. 5-1/2 Bedrock Pattern Jack Plane

£220.00
SKU:
700512
UPC:
5060513130903
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In many ways it is better to think of the 5½ as a short try plane or panel plane, rather than a broad jack plane. It takes a broad, shallow shaving, so if you work with reasonably straight or pre-machined material it will deal with small corrections on wide surfaces very efficiently.

Conversely, if you work with timber that starts off like a propeller blade, the narrower No.5 honed with a steep camber and used across the grain (the traditional function of a jack plane) might be more suitable.

The 5½ is a popular choice with students and beginners, it is comfortable, well balanced and if set up carefully makes a reasonable compromise if you can't have dedicated try and smoothing planes.

Specifications:

  • Precision ground, unbreakable CR40 alloy steel casting.
  • Engineered lateral adjuster with guide bearing and brass tab.
  • Low profile cap iron.
  • Brushed finish stainless steel lever cap.
  • Cherry wood handles.
  • Conforms to British Standard.
  • Cutting iron: ⅛" (3mm) thick 2⅜" (60.3mm)
  • Cutting iron made from T10 carbon steel hardened to RC63.
  • Sole Dimensions: 380mm x 73mm.

Please note that we are unable to ship Quangsheng products to North America due to retail exclusivity restrictions.