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A collection of planes designed with the user very much in mind, the Veritas Shoulder Planes are perhaps where the originality of thought and
approach to detail design which characterises the company's products is most obvious. Where joint trimming is concerned a shoulder plane has no equal, especially on the shoulders of tenons. What makes the Veritas
range stand out are things like the moveable and re-positionable knobs, the perfectly formed cut-outs for a comfortable handgrip, the excellent, thick A2 steel blades and precision machining of the ductile iron
bodies. These are substantial planes that give confidence the moment you pick them up. Three models are available (see specification table, below)
to cover most eventualities, including the P4201 Bullnose Plane which doubles as a chisel plane. I reckon that the photos tell this story best:- |
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Specification Summary - Shoulder Planes
(Metric Units) |
Model |
Desc |
Size (mm) |
Blade (mm) |
Bed Angle |
Bevel |
Cutg
Angle |
Wt.
(Kg) |
Toe
(mm) |
L |
W |
W |
T |
P4101 |
Medium Shoulder Plane |
178 |
17 |
17 |
3 |
15 |
Up |
40 |
0.9 |
60 |
P4301 |
Large Shoulder Plane |
210 |
32 |
32 |
3 |
15 |
Up |
40 |
1.65 |
68 |
P4201 |
Bullnose Shoulder Plane |
120 |
25 |
25 |
3 |
15 |
Up |
40 |
0.55 |
10 |
L=length; W=width; T=thickness; Wt.=weight; Cutg=Cutting |
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Specification Summary - Shoulder Planes
(Imperial/inch Units) |
Model |
Description |
Size (inch) |
Blade (inch) |
Bed
Angle
(deg) |
Bevel |
Cutg
Angle |
Wt
(lbs) |
Toe
inch |
L |
W |
W |
T |
P4101 |
Medium Shoulder Plane |
7" |
11/16 |
11/16 |
1/8 |
15 |
Up |
40 |
1.98 |
23/8 |
P4301 |
Large Shoulder Plane |
4¾ |
1¼ |
1¼ |
1/8 |
15 |
Up |
40 |
3.65 |
2.66 |
P4201 |
Bullnose Shoulder Plane |
4¾ |
1 |
1 |
1/8 |
15 |
Up |
40 |
1.21 |
3/8 |
L=length; W=width; T=thickness; Wt.=weight; Cutg=Cutting |
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Closest in size to the classic Record #044 plane, the preferred size of the old-style plow planes, the Veritas small plow plane is
ideal for quickly cutting grooves and rabbets, such as on drawer and box bottoms and cabinet backs, and in frame and panel construction. The 6-5/8" long fence registers solidly to the workpiece and is
through-drilled to accommodate the addition of a wooden fence extension.
The asymmetric fence grip has been sculpted to comfortably fit the natural curvatures of the hand. Double guide rods and a special collet
locking system prevent the fence from racking. The large brass knobs make adjustments fast and easy without need for tools; the fence can be offset from flush to 1-1/2" from the 1/4" blade. The adjustable shoe
controls the depth of cut (maximum 1/2" deep), and has relieved edges to avoid marking your work.
A wave washer in the locking mechanism steadies the shoe during adjustment. Best used in the direction of
the grain, the plane comes with a 1/4" wide lapped A2 tool steel blade; other blade widths (1/8", 3/16", 5/16" and 3/8") are available separately. The large wooden rear tote offers a solid,
comfortable grip, and the 9" long ductile cast iron body weighs 1-3/4 lb and is machined with a 45° blade bed.
An excellent (and quieter) alternative for work often performed with a router. |
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*NB: Prices quoted in pounds sterling.
Value Added Tax will be added to invoices to EU residents unless a valid VAT registration
number is quoted when ordering. |
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©1997-2006 P. Hemsley. The information on this website is the copyright property of Peter Hemsley. Coeur du Bois and The
ToolPost are trading styles of Peter Hemsley. Whilst reasonable efforts are made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, no liability can be accepted for errors in this information nor for contingencies
arising therefrom. If you are inexperienced in any aspect of woodworking, we would strongly counsel that you take a course of formal instruction before commencing to practice |
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