Construction & Industrial Machinery
Jack Plane
The general-purpose bench plane: take down high spots, true an edge and prepare timber for finishing.
- Cast iron body
- Adjustable blade
- Wooden knob and handle
- Machined flat sole
About this product
How the Jack Plane works
When you want to flatten a board or fit a door, a saw is too rough and sandpaper is too slow. A jack plane does both in minutes: its long sole rides across the timber, and the blade shaves off high spots until the surface is flat.
The body is cast iron with a flat, machined sole. A steel blade and cap iron are bedded at an angle and held by a lever cap, and adjusting wheels set the depth of cut and the blade's tilt. A polished wooden knob at the front and a handle at the rear give control and comfortable pushing.
A jack plane is typically around the middle of the plane family, large enough to flatten but small enough to control. Carpenters use it for doors, windows, worktops and furniture. Keep the blade sharp and the sole clean, and it will last for generations.
Before you buy the Jack Plane
A jack plane is the all-round bench plane, used to take down high spots and true an edge. It rewards patience and a sharp iron. It is an excellent tool for farm carpentry, door fitting and making repairs to wooden implements.
Specifications
Specifications
Jack Plane: the specifications
| Product type | Jack plane, hand tool |
|---|---|
| Body | Cast iron |
| Blade | Steel, with cap iron |
| Handles | Polished wooden knob and handle |
| Supplied as | Single units, boxed |
| Length and blade width | On request |
Sizes available
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Key features of the Jack Plane
Cast iron body
Heavy and stable for flat, accurate planing.
Adjustable blade
Set depth of cut and tilt with the wheels.
Wooden knob and handle
Comfortable, controlled pushing strokes.
Machined flat sole
Rides true over the timber.
Questions
Questions about the Jack Plane
Flatten the sole if needed, sharpen the blade, set the cap iron close to the edge and take fine shavings first.
