Blum planes are a radical departure from standard wood and metal planes. They combine the ease of adjustment of metal planes with the lightweight and tactile feel of wooden planes. And they solve the problem that both wood and metal planes share--the need to grind an oftentimes thick iron and while doing so grind it straight (or slightly cambered ), square, at the proper angle and all the while making sure not to burn the iron. The following is a list of the Advantages and Novel Features :

• Each plane comes with its' own sharpening jig.
• The thin blades never need grinding.
• Plane is fully adjustable- no tools required
• No separate chipbreaker. The chipbreaker is integrated on the frog.
• No separate lateral adjuster required.
• No widening of the mouth as the sole is worn down from truing.
• Full handgrip without interference on the smooth planes.
• A scraper frog is available.
• Can be ordered with a cambered frog installed in the plane.

The thin blade is sandwiched between a massive frog which is 3/4" thick at the bottom and a back-up iron which is 5/32" thick. The leading edge of the frog thus becomes the chipbreaker and guides the shavings up and into the throat. The reverse angle of the frog matches the angle at the front of the throat, so the old problem of the throat widening as the sole is worn down from truing is no longer an issue. In fact, you can take 3/8" off the sole and the opening will still be the same! The frog is adjusted for blade depth and lateral projection with the two adjusting nuts at the top of the plane. By being situated at the outer sides of the frog, adjusting depth also controls lateral adjustment so no separate lateral adjuster is required. There is no backlash in these adjusting screws whatsoever, so this is a very fast and precise process.

The large brass knob tightens the frog lock bolt which is captured in a T-slot in the back of the frog. This knob should be loosened slightly before adjustments are made and then re-tightened afterwards.

The mouth opening is adjustable without tools by turning the two knurled thumbscrews which bare against the back of the frog. This is done in concert with loosening and retightening the large brass lock knob. The blade is removed for sharpening by lowering the blade slightly below the sole and loosening the 3 screws in the back-up iron. The blade is then able to be slid out because it is slotted for the screws.

Available in two sizes.

#4 with a 2" blade width
#4 1/2 with a 2 1/4" blade width.

Each has a 50° cut angle and a bevel down blade. Our smooth plane features a full, comfortable hand grip with no blade or knobs crowding your hand.

Each plane comes with an A-2 steel blade fully sharpened, set and ready to cut. Each plane also comes with our sharpening jig.

Available in 2 sizes.

• #5 with 2" blade width x 13"
• # 5 1/2 with 2 1/4" blade width x 15"

Each has a 50° cut angle and bevel down blade. The relatively light weight makes these jacks very maneuverable and less fatiguing in use. The blades can be cambered or we can install a cambered frog. A combination of the two will provide the easiest way to get even more camber.

 

Available in 2 sizes:

• #6 with 2 1/4" blade x 17" long
• #6 1/2 with 2 1/4" blade x 19" long

Both sizes are extremely comfortable to work with as panel planes or as a short jointer. Like the jacks, their blades and frogs can be cambered for use as more traditional fore planes. 50° cut angle and bevel down blades.

Each also comes with it's own sharpening jig.

Available Accessories: Scraper Frogs, Cambered Frogs, Replacement blades
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22" long x 2 1/4" blade width. As the name implies, this plane is well suited to jointing edges of boards in preparation for glue ups. However, it also is very useful as an all around bench plane and for flattening the faces of boards and panels.

As with all our planes, it comes with it's own sharpening jig, A-2 steel blade, and is fully sharpened, set and ready to cut. No fettling required!

Available Accessories: Scraper Frog, Cambered Frog, Replacement blades
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