Q: What is this plane used for?
It works end grain or gives final trimming cuts on jointed boards, producing smooth edges exactly 90° to the face.
Veritas Iron Edge-Trimming Planes
Option:
| Product # | Description |
| 05P03.01 | Veritas® Right-Hand Edge Plane with A2 Steel Blade |
| 05P03.61 | Veritas® Left-Hand Edge Plane with A2 Steel Blade |
| 05P03.81 | Veritas® Pair of RH & LH Planes with A2 Steel Blades |
| 05P03.51 | Veritas® Right-Hand Edge Plane with O1 Steel Blade |
| 05P03.71 | Veritas® Left-Hand Edge Plane with O1 Steel Blade |
| 05P03.82 | Veritas® Pair of RH & LH Planes with O1 Steel Blades |
| 05P03.55 | Veritas® Right-Hand Edge Plane with PMV-11® Steel Blade |
| 05P03.75 | Veritas® Left-Hand Edge Plane with PMV-11® Steel Blade |
| 05P03.85 | Veritas® Pair of RH & LH Planes with PMV-11® Steel Blades |
| Accessories | |
| 05P03.02 | Replacement A2 Blade, 1-1/4" |
| 05P03.52 | Replacement O1 Blade, 1-1/4" |
| 05P03.72 | Replacement PMV-11® Blade, 1-1/4" |
It works end grain or gives final trimming cuts on jointed boards, producing smooth edges exactly 90° to the face.
The choice is usually based on which hand is dominant. Having both lets you handle any grain direction, which helps on boards with only one true reference face.
Yes, the fence is drilled so a wooden wedge can be inserted to cut controlled bevels.
A large thumb wheel and an independent traveller adjust the depth quickly and accurately without skewing the blade.
| Materials | Ductile cast-iron body; A2, O1 or PM-V11 tool steel blade |
| Color/Finish | Black and brass |
| Dimensions | 1/8" thick × 1 1/4" wide blade; 12° bed angle and 30° blade skew |
| Compatibility Dimensions | For wood up to 1" wide |
| Weight | 1 lb 6 oz |
| Country of Origin | Canada |
| Includes | Veritas right- or left-hand iron edge-trimming plane (x1 or x2); A2, O1 or PM-V11 blade (x1 or x2) |
| Package Quantity | 1 kit or 1 pair |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |
Options:
Option
Variations:
Veritas Iron Edge-Trimming Planes
| Product # | Description |
| 05P03.01 | Veritas® Right-Hand Edge Plane with A2 Steel Blade |
| 05P03.61 | Veritas® Left-Hand Edge Plane with A2 Steel Blade |
| 05P03.81 | Veritas® Pair of RH & LH Planes with A2 Steel Blades |
| 05P03.51 | Veritas® Right-Hand Edge Plane with O1 Steel Blade |
| 05P03.71 | Veritas® Left-Hand Edge Plane with O1 Steel Blade |
| 05P03.82 | Veritas® Pair of RH & LH Planes with O1 Steel Blades |
| 05P03.55 | Veritas® Right-Hand Edge Plane with PMV-11® Steel Blade |
| 05P03.75 | Veritas® Left-Hand Edge Plane with PMV-11® Steel Blade |
| 05P03.85 | Veritas® Pair of RH & LH Planes with PMV-11® Steel Blades |
| Accessories | |
| 05P03.02 | Replacement A2 Blade, 1-1/4" |
| 05P03.52 | Replacement O1 Blade, 1-1/4" |
| 05P03.72 | Replacement PMV-11® Blade, 1-1/4" |