Q: How big is this plane?
The sole measures 1 25/32" wide and 5 13/16" long.
Veritas Bevel-Up #1 Plane
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The sole measures 1 25/32" wide and 5 13/16" long.
Yes, it is light enough to use one-handed, similar in use to a block plane.
Pick PM-V11 for the best all-around blade, since it stays sharp substantially longer while remaining reasonably easy to sharpen. Choose O1 if you would rather hone quickly and often.
The blade is bedded at 15°, giving an effective cutting angle of 40° with the supplied 25° lapped blade.
Yes, by swapping in a blade honed with a different micro-bevel you can alter the plane's effective cutting angle.
The mouth can be closed to a narrow slit for fine shavings with minimum tear-out, or opened for heavier cuts, with the toe position secured by a locking knob.
The body is fully stress-relieved ductile iron, accurately machined and ground so the sole is flat and the sides are square to the sole.
The blade is 1 7/32" wide.
| Materials | Ductile iron body; wooden front knob and rear handle; O1 or PM-V11 tool steel blade |
| Dimensions | 1 25/32" wide × 5 13/16" long sole; 1 7/32" wide blade; 15° bed angle; 25° blade bevel |
| Includes | Bevel-up #1 plane |
| Package Quantity | 1 item |
| Country of Origin | Canada |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |
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Veritas Bevel-Up #1 Plane