The 11 Best Block Planes in September 2023

Based On A Classic Design

Knuckle Style Lever Cap

12 degree Bed Angle

High Carbon Tool Blade, 25 degree Blade Angle 1-5/8”W x 0.125”T - 2”W x 7”L

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Lightweight wooden smoothing plane, easy to carry, precision control.

Lignum Vitae sole

Precision depth adjustment

Iron width: 39 mm

One-piece base and frog virtually eliminate chatter and increased accuracy

Patented lateral adjustment locking feature

Ductile iron castings for weight and durability

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Both the 12-247 and 12-220 have machined sides

Cutter rests at a 21° angle, ideal for cross-grain planing

Cutter is fully adjustable for depth of cut and alignment

Gray, cast-iron base with precision-ground sides and bottom. Durable epoxy coating provides long-lasting protection

Limited Lifetime Warranty

Low Angle Block Plane: Our low angle bench plane promise superior performance when trimming end grain and edge grain. This mini plane tool has an adjustable mouth and precision machining.

Fully Adjustable Mouth: This small block plane has an acute bedding angle & finely adjustable mouth opening. Our wood planes for woodworking make quick work of adjusting miters, joinery, & fitting doors and drawers.

Fine Grain Castings: The fine grain castings are on par with many top-of-the-line angle Plane. Each low angle block planes for woodworking includes a case, sock, and a certificate of inspection with measurements specific to your plane for sole flatness and blade hardness.

High-Quality Construction: Adjust the angle block planes for woodworking mouth opening to achieve the finest shavings, while minimizing tearout. Chatter is virtually eliminated thanks to the frog and base being a one-piece casting, and the blade being 1/8'' thick steel.

What’s Included? This small wooden plane includes (1) Bench Dog Tools No. 60-1/2 Block Plane, (1) plane socks, (1) Black storage case, (1) Certificate of Inspection, and (1) Owner's manual.

Small professional fine grey iron

Fully adjustable for depth of cut, cutter alignment and mouth opening

For end grain and general purpose fine finishing work

Comes with pouch for convenient storage

40mm blade width

JAPANESE WOODEN PULL PLANE KANNA: Ideal Japanese type woodworking manual planer for surface finishing of wood. You can make smooth chamfers by polishing the wood with this handtool. Because it is used by pulling instead of pushing, it is easy to apply force evenly, and accurate and efficient straight carpentry work is possible. It can be used not only for professional carpenters but also for a home DIY woodworkers.

EASY TO HANDLE MINI SIZE: A small handy size wood planer. Ideal for chamfering corner of the wood. Angled shave is possible. Because it can be operated with one hand, it is also useful for precision work. The portable size is convenient for carrying around.

TOP QUALITY JAPANESE TOOL: Only Japanese high-grade materials are used. The plane blade is razor-sharp and durable, it is possible to restore the sharpness by sharpening the blade with a whetstone. Also, the wooden body is heavy duty and excellent wear resistance. All KAKURI brand products are manufactured in Japan and handcrafted by Japanese craftsmen.

OFFICIAL ENGLISH INSTRUCTION: KAKURI Official English instruction is included. The length of the blade is adjustable by hitting with a hammer. Fine adjustment of the blade is necessary when using a Japanese plane.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS: Made in Japan / Body: Oak wood (Core) / Blade: Japanese high carbon steel / Size: 5.9 x 2.1 x 1.6 inches

6-inch low angle plane with a 1-3/8-inch cutter

Fully adjustable cutter rests at 13.5 degrees

Gray, cast-iron base with precision-ground sides and bottom; durable epoxy coating provides long-lasting protection

Quick-release cam-lock makes iron removal easy

6 inches long; 1-3/8-inch cutter; limited lifetime warranty

Offers both end grain cutting and flush cutting capabilities

Precision machined cast steel body that will stay true throughout its working life

Features a 3.17mm thick full width high carbon steel blade

Fine pitch blade adjustment thread makes blade setting incredibly accurate

Bronze cap iron features an integrated palm rest for a snug grip

6-Inch Block Plane is fully adjustable

Low blade angle for face grain and end grain

Bronze and cast iron construction

Plane blade measures 1-3/8-Inch wide

Adjustable throat opening