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Block Plane No. 9 1/2 with Adjustable Mouth - Made in Germany by KUNZ |
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The 9-1/2 block plane is one of the most useful planes you can get for your shop. With an iron bedded at 22 degrees and an iron bevel of 25 degrees, this plane's cutting angle of 47 degrees is a great choice for those general trimming and finishing tasks where a larger bench plane would be too large. The mouth is adjustable and may be opened or closed depending on grain conditions, e.g., set a very narrow mouth when planing figured grain to avoid tear-out. The plane body is made from fine grey cast iron. The sole (6-7/8" x 1-15/16") and side walls have been very finely ground. The side walls have been machined to be exactly 90 degrees to the sole. The 1-9/16" wide and 3/32" thick cutting iron is made from high carbon steel hardened to Rc 61. The depth of cut is easily adjusted by turning the depth adjustment knob at the rear of the plane. This is a very nicely made block plane with some real heft (1lb 14oz). Final honing of the cutting iron to suit individual preferences is recommended before use. Compared to the standard Stanley block planes that are made in Mexico, this plane has been ground much more finely, has considerable more heft and has been machined with much more precision. Made in Germany by KUNZ.
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