Low Angle Block Plane

Low Angle Block Plane. The effective angle of the plane is the sum of the bed and bevel angles—37° for the block plane as opposed to 45° for a bench plane. The best low angle block planes are, as the name tells you, used for obtaining a low cutting blade angle which makes it the ideal choice for cleaning up end grain and also for removing arris

WoodRiver Block Plane Low Angle
WoodRiver Block Plane Low Angle from robcosman.com

The ductile cast iron body can take hard knocks, and. The adjustment knobs and wheels are accessible and feature a very smooth action.

WoodRiver Block Plane Low Angle

Add that to the 12-15° bed angle of a low-angle block plane and you get a combined cutting angle of 35-40° The best low angle block planes are, as the name tells you, used for obtaining a low cutting blade angle which makes it the ideal choice for cleaning up end grain and also for removing arris The tall side wings are ideal for shooting, and finger grips in the sides improve control

. This Low Angle Block plane can plane any kind of wood yet remains an uncomplicated tool With its 12° bed angle, it excels at end-grain work

. Visit us to order online or find your local Woodcraft store today! Low-angle or standard-angle? All the planes we tested come with blades ground to a 23-25° cutting bevel