Q: What is this plane best suited for?
It's built for large-scale rabbeting work, including very large rabbets and fielded or bevelled panels, anywhere a smaller rabbet or shoulder plane would take major effort to complete the cut.
05P5371 - Jack Rabbet Plane, PM-V11
Blade Material:

| Product # | Description |
| 05P53.01 | Veritas® Jack Rabbet Plane, A2 Blade |
| 05P53.51 | Veritas® Jack Rabbet Plane, O1 Blade |
| 05P53.71 | Veritas® Jack Rabbet Plane, PM-V11™ Blade |
| Accessories | |
| 05P53.02 | Optional A2 Blade |
| 05P53.52 | Optional O1 Blade |
| 05P53.72 | Optional PM-V11™ Blade |
It's built for large-scale rabbeting work, including very large rabbets and fielded or bevelled panels, anywhere a smaller rabbet or shoulder plane would take major effort to complete the cut.
Yes. Scoring spurs on either side of the body scribe the cut ahead of the blade, which helps minimize tear-out when working across the grain.
It weighs 6 lb, with a 15 1/8" long body similar to a jack plane, giving it enough mass to maintain accuracy through long, wide cuts.
| Materials | Ductile cast iron body; brass hardware; hardwood handle |
| Color/Finish | Black and brass |
| Dimensions | 15 1/8" long body; 2 1/4" wide; 4 3/4" toe |
| Weight | 6 lb |
| Includes | Bevel-up jack rabbet plane |
| Package Quantity | 1 item |
| Country of Origin | Canada |
| Certifications | Patented |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |

Options:
Blade Material
Variations:
Veritas Bevel-Up Jack Rabbet Plane
| Product # | Description |
| 05P53.01 | Veritas® Jack Rabbet Plane, A2 Blade |
| 05P53.51 | Veritas® Jack Rabbet Plane, O1 Blade |
| 05P53.71 | Veritas® Jack Rabbet Plane, PM-V11™ Blade |
| Accessories | |
| 05P53.02 | Optional A2 Blade |
| 05P53.52 | Optional O1 Blade |
| 05P53.72 | Optional PM-V11™ Blade |