Q: What tasks is this smooth plane best suited for?
At 9 1/2" long and 2 1/2" wide, it's an ideal size for general smoothing, finish work and trimming parts.
06P0471A - #4 Smooth Plane Standard Configuration

| Product # | Description |
| 06P04.71A | Veritas® #4 Customizable Smooth Plane |
| Accessories | |
| 05P30.20 | Plane Fence (optional) |
| 06P04.53 | O1 Blade (optional) |
| 06P04.73 | PMV-11® blade (replacement) |
| 06P21.40 | Frog 40° (optional) |
| 06P21.45 | Frog 45° (optional) |
| 06P21.55 | Frog 55° (optional) |
| 06P21.70 | Custom Frog° (optional) |
| 06P20.15 | Wide Knob (optional) |
| 06P20.11 | Standard Veritas® Knob (replacement) |
| 06P20.13 | Tall Knob (optional) |
| 06P20.21 | Standard Veritas® Tote, Small (optional) |
| 06P20.23 | Standard Veritas® Tote, Medium (optional) |
| 06P20.25 | Standard Veritas® Tote, Large (optional) |
| 06P20.27 | Traditional Tote, Small (optional) |
| 06P20.29 | Traditional Tote, Medium (optional) |
| 06P20.31 | Traditional Tote, Large (optional) |
| 06P20.09 | Slow Norris Adjuster (optional) |
At 9 1/2" long and 2 1/2" wide, it's an ideal size for general smoothing, finish work and trimming parts.
Yes, you can choose the frog angle, blade material, and the size and style of the knob and tote, or start with the standard configuration and get planing right away.
It includes a 2" wide PM-V11 lapped blade hardened to Rc61-63 for strong resistance to impact and wear, with a bevel that requires only final honing to 30° before use.
| Materials | Ductile cast iron body; PM-V11 tool steel blade; hardwood knob and tote |
| Color/Finish | Black and steel |
| Dimensions | 9 1/2" long × 2 1/2" wide body; 2" wide blade; 45° frog |
| Includes | Custom #4 smooth plane, standard configuration (45° frog, PM-V11 blade, standard knob and tote) |
| Package Quantity | 1 set |
| Country of Origin | Canada |
| Certifications | Patented |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |

Options:
Variations:
Veritas Custom #4 Smooth Plane
| Product # | Description |
| 06P04.71A | Veritas® #4 Customizable Smooth Plane |
| Accessories | |
| 05P30.20 | Plane Fence (optional) |
| 06P04.53 | O1 Blade (optional) |
| 06P04.73 | PMV-11® blade (replacement) |
| 06P21.40 | Frog 40° (optional) |
| 06P21.45 | Frog 45° (optional) |
| 06P21.55 | Frog 55° (optional) |
| 06P21.70 | Custom Frog° (optional) |
| 06P20.15 | Wide Knob (optional) |
| 06P20.11 | Standard Veritas® Knob (replacement) |
| 06P20.13 | Tall Knob (optional) |
| 06P20.21 | Standard Veritas® Tote, Small (optional) |
| 06P20.23 | Standard Veritas® Tote, Medium (optional) |
| 06P20.25 | Standard Veritas® Tote, Large (optional) |
| 06P20.27 | Traditional Tote, Small (optional) |
| 06P20.29 | Traditional Tote, Medium (optional) |
| 06P20.31 | Traditional Tote, Large (optional) |
| 06P20.09 | Slow Norris Adjuster (optional) |