Q: What is this plane used for?
It's designed to cut hinge mortises accurately, using a fine screw-feed mechanism and locking depth stop to control the depth of cut.
05P3870 - Hinge Mortise Plane
| Product # | Description |
| 05P38.70 | Veritas® Hinge Mortise Plane |
| Accessories | |
| 05P38.32 | 2mm Narrow Straight Blade |
| 05P38.24 | 3mm (1/8") Narrow Straight Blade |
| 05P38.34 | 4mm Narrow Straight Blade |
| 05P38.35 | 5mm Narrow Straight Blade |
| 05P38.36 | 6mm Narrow Straight Blade |
| 05P38.21 | 1/16" Narrow Straight Blade |
| 05P38.23 | 3/32" Narrow Straight Blade |
| 05P38.24 | 1/8" (3mm) Narrow Straight Blade |
| 05P38.26 | 3/16" Narrow Straight Blade |
| 05P38.03 | 1/4" Narrow Straight Blade |
| 05P38.04 | Replacement Blade, 1/2" Straight |
| 05P38.05 | Replacement Blade, 1/2" Spear-PointPointed |
| 05P38.71 | Replacement Blade 3/4" Straight |
| 05P38.08 | Sharpening Jig for Wide Blades |
It's designed to cut hinge mortises accurately, using a fine screw-feed mechanism and locking depth stop to control the depth of cut.
Yes, the included 3/4" wide high-carbon steel cutter is interchangeable with the blades of the Veritas router plane, so the two tools can share blades.
It weighs 2 lb 6 oz and measures 10 7/8" long overall, giving it enough heft for controlled, accurate mortise cutting.
| Materials | Ductile cast iron body; high-carbon steel cutter; brass hardware; hardwood handle |
| Color/Finish | Black and brass |
| Dimensions | 9 11/16" long sole; 1 13/16" wide sole; 10 7/8" overall length |
| Compatibility Dimensions | Cuts to a depth of 1" |
| Weight | 2 lb 6 oz |
| Includes | Hinge mortise plane; blade sharpening jig |
| Package Quantity | 1 item |
| Country of Origin | Canada |
| Certifications | Patented |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |
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Veritas Hinge Mortise Plane
| Product # | Description |
| 05P38.70 | Veritas® Hinge Mortise Plane |
| Accessories | |
| 05P38.32 | 2mm Narrow Straight Blade |
| 05P38.24 | 3mm (1/8") Narrow Straight Blade |
| 05P38.34 | 4mm Narrow Straight Blade |
| 05P38.35 | 5mm Narrow Straight Blade |
| 05P38.36 | 6mm Narrow Straight Blade |
| 05P38.21 | 1/16" Narrow Straight Blade |
| 05P38.23 | 3/32" Narrow Straight Blade |
| 05P38.24 | 1/8" (3mm) Narrow Straight Blade |
| 05P38.26 | 3/16" Narrow Straight Blade |
| 05P38.03 | 1/4" Narrow Straight Blade |
| 05P38.04 | Replacement Blade, 1/2" Straight |
| 05P38.05 | Replacement Blade, 1/2" Spear-PointPointed |
| 05P38.71 | Replacement Blade 3/4" Straight |
| 05P38.08 | Sharpening Jig for Wide Blades |