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Crown Block Planes come in three sizes or iron widths: 1-3/4", 1-1/4" and 1". All feature a slight coffin shaped body – narrower at the ends and thicker in the middle. They are perfect for small jobs, whether you’re trimming end grain or straightening up a joint or edge. The 1" Block is...
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Crown Block Planes come in three sizes or iron widths: 1-3/4", 1-1/4" and 1". All feature a slight coffin shaped body – narrower at the ends and thicker in the middle. They are perfect for small jobs, whether you’re trimming end grain or straightening up a joint or edge. The 1" Block is made from seasoned hard and figured maple with a long iron for years of service. Body measures approximately 5-3/4" long x 1-1/2" wide and weighs 6.1 oz. The 1" wide blade is A2 steel hardened to Rc60-62, ground to a 22-1/2° bevel, and set in the plane at a 45° angle with the bevel down. Each blade is hand fitted to each plane.
- Handmade in Maine, USA
- A2 blade
- Carefully seasoned Hard Maple
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The Essential Block Plane: How To Choose And Use Woodworking’s Most Popular Trimmer
It’s no secret that I love hand planes and own way too many of them–about 250 at last count. Many of them perform highly specialized tasks and don’t see use very often. But there’s one type of plane that’s a stand-out exception: the block plane. In fact, when I’m asked by beginning woodworkers what plane they should start out with, that’s the one that always tops the list.
