Q: What kind of work is the #5 1/4W bench plane designed for?

Sized between a #4 smooth plane and a #5 jack, it serves as a jointer for most cabinet work thanks to its mouth location and sensitive feed adjustment.

Q: How does this plane help me start a cut accurately?

An extra-long sole in front of the blade, combined with a mouth set 4 3/8" back from the nose, makes it easier to keep the sole flush to the wood as you begin a cut.

Q: Can I adjust the mouth opening without disassembling the plane?

Yes, loosen two screws and turn the thumb wheel to set the mouth from a narrow slit for fine shavings to a wider opening for heavier cuts, without removing the lever cap.

Q: What blade steel options are available?

It comes with your choice of A2, O1 or PM-V11 tool steel, each offering a different balance of edge retention and ease of sharpening.

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05P2471 - Veritas #5 1/4W Bench Plane, PM-V11

Veritas #5 1/4W Bench Plane

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Sole is 12" long and accurately machined flat and square to sides; extra-large side wings make for stable shooting
Body made of stress-relieved ductile cast iron
Frog extends to sole to support blade and reduce chatter
Mouth opening can be adjusted without removing lever cap
Combined feed and lateral adjustment knob makes blade setting easy and accurate
Set screws in sides prevent blade from shifting and provide true lateral adjustment
Plane mouth is located 4-3/8" back of nose, which makes it easier to maintain sole flush to material at start of cut
Blade is 2" wide, 1/8" thick, made of either A2 or O1 tool steel and lapped on the non-bevel side to a flatness tolerance of 0.0002" or better over the working surface; average roughness surface finish of 5 microinches (0.000005") or better
Weighs just under 5 lb
Patented

Product #	Description
05P24.01	Veritas® #5-1/4W Bench Plane, A2 Steel Blade
05P24.51	Veritas® #5-1/4W Bench Plane, O1 Steel Blade
05P24.71	Veritas® #5-1/4W Bench Plane, PMV-11® Steel Blade

	Accessories
05P24.02	Replacement A2 Blade, 2"
05P24.52	Replacement O1 Blade, 2"
05P24.72	Replacement PMV-11® Blade, 2"

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05P2401 - Veritas #5 1/4W Bench Plane, A2
1 - $364.00
05P2451 - Veritas #5 1/4W Bench Plane, O1
1 - $364.00
05P2471 - Veritas #5 1/4W Bench Plane, PM-V11
1 - $394.00

Veritas #5 1/4W Bench Plane

Sole is 12" long and accurately machined flat and square to sides; extra-large side wings make for stable shooting
Body made of stress-relieved ductile cast iron
Frog extends to sole to support blade and reduce chatter
Mouth opening can be adjusted without removing lever cap
Combined feed and lateral adjustment knob makes blade setting easy and accurate
Set screws in sides prevent blade from shifting and provide true lateral adjustment
Plane mouth is located 4-3/8" back of nose, which makes it easier to maintain sole flush to material at start of cut
Blade is 2" wide, 1/8" thick, made of either A2 or O1 tool steel and lapped on the non-bevel side to a flatness tolerance of 0.0002" or better over the working surface; average roughness surface finish of 5 microinches (0.000005") or better
Weighs just under 5 lb
Patented

Product #	Description
05P24.01	Veritas® #5-1/4W Bench Plane, A2 Steel Blade
05P24.51	Veritas® #5-1/4W Bench Plane, O1 Steel Blade
05P24.71	Veritas® #5-1/4W Bench Plane, PMV-11® Steel Blade

	Accessories
05P24.02	Replacement A2 Blade, 2"
05P24.52	Replacement O1 Blade, 2"
05P24.72	Replacement PMV-11® Blade, 2"

Materials	Stress-relieved ductile cast-iron body; hardwood front knob and rear tote; A2, O1 or PM-V11 tool steel blade
Color/Finish	Black and brass
Dimensions	12" × 2 1/2" sole; 2" wide × 1/8" thick blade; 4 3/8" mouth
Country of Origin	Canada
Includes	Veritas #5 1/4W bench plane
Package Quantity	1 kit
Certifications	Patented
Warranty	Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee

Veritas #5 1/4W Bench Plane

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Q: What kind of work is the #5 1/4W bench plane designed for?

Q: How does this plane help me start a cut accurately?

Q: Can I adjust the mouth opening without disassembling the plane?

Q: What blade steel options are available?

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