Edge-trimming planes are used for final trimming cuts on jointed boards to ensure smooth edges at exactly 90° to the face, and for working end grain. The fence is drilled to allow blocks to be added or to affix a wooden wedge for cutting controlled bevels, such as in boatbuilding.
The depth-adjustment mechanism is a large thumb wheel and an independent traveller, resulting in fast and accurate depth setting with no blade skewing. Set screws along the side prevent the blade from shifting when knots are encountered.
The internal angle has a round relief milled to allow the sharp edge of the board to sit within. The bed angle is set at 12 degrees with the blade skewed to 30 degrees to aid in easier and cleaner end grain work. Because the ductile iron surfaces are prone to rust, they should be initially sealed and regularly maintained with a silicone-free paste wax to prevent moisture/sweat from corroding the working surfaces. The surfaces are treated with a rust preventive out of the box, so the plane arrives in tip top condition, so remove this surface finish with mineral spirits before applying a wax treatment. The wax treatment, once dried and buffed, also reduces surface friction, helping the plane to glide over the wood surface much easier.
As part of our 'Woodworking Genius' range, the set comes in an attractive wooden display box.
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