Q: What does the skewed bed on this shooting plane do?
The bed is skewed 20° to reduce cut resistance, producing a shearing cut that leaves a clean finish on end grain rather than tearing it.
Plane shown with a shop-made shooting board.
Blade Material:
| Product # | Description |
| 05P54.51 | Veritas® Right-Hand Shooting Plane, O1 Blade |
| 05P55.51 | Veritas® Left-Hand Shooting Plane, O1 Blade |
| 05P54.71 | Veritas® Right-Hand Shooting Plane, PM-V11™ Blade |
| 05P55.71 | Veritas® Left-Hand Shooting Plane, PM-V11™ Blade |
| Accessories | |
| 05P34.52 | 2-1/4" Replacement Blade, O1 |
| 05P34.72 | 2-1/4" Replacement Blade, PM-V11™ |
The bed is skewed 20° to reduce cut resistance, producing a shearing cut that leaves a clean finish on end grain rather than tearing it.
Its sole and running surface fit our shooting board track as well as the classic Stanley #52 chute board, so it can be used with shooting boards designed for that standard.
Yes, the rear tote is adjustable for use with the sole either upright or facing down, letting you adapt your grip to different shooting set-ups.
Yes, a left-hand shooting plane is also available.
| Materials | Ductile cast iron body; brass hardware; hardwood handle; O1 or PM-V11 tool steel blade |
| Color/Finish | Black and brass |
| Dimensions | 2 1/8" wide running surface; 2 1/4" wide blade |
| Compatibility Dimensions | Fits our shooting board track and the classic Stanley #52 chute board |
| Includes | Right-hand shooting plane |
| Package Quantity | 1 item |
| Country of Origin | Canada |
| Certifications | Patented |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |
Options:
Blade Material
Variations:
Veritas Right-Hand Shooting Plane
| Product # | Description |
| 05P54.51 | Veritas® Right-Hand Shooting Plane, O1 Blade |
| 05P55.51 | Veritas® Left-Hand Shooting Plane, O1 Blade |
| 05P54.71 | Veritas® Right-Hand Shooting Plane, PM-V11™ Blade |
| 05P55.71 | Veritas® Left-Hand Shooting Plane, PM-V11™ Blade |
| Accessories | |
| 05P34.52 | 2-1/4" Replacement Blade, O1 |
| 05P34.72 | 2-1/4" Replacement Blade, PM-V11™ |