{"product_id":"melbourne-tool-company-low-angle-block-plane","title":"Low Angle Block Plane, Melbourne Tool Company","description":"\u003ch2\u003eIf you want to work wood, you will need a good block plane. This Melbourne Tool Company Low Angle Block Plane is the essential tool in your woodworking kit. A go to tool for anyone who loves to work with wood.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-layout-name=\"Layout\" data-sub-layout-container=\"e65fda56-7064-4e1c-9bc2-e6ab9208fd25\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sub-layout=\"757bc70f-0ed9-45c6-be91-3addbb3218b2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-placement-status=\"ACTIVE\" data-placement-id=\"d61faa30-2056-4769-b4f8-fd2b6a6dd004\" data-widget-id=\"6c5c308a-d700-4a1d-a5ad-175cace727fd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"section-header__header\"\u003eThe MTC Low Angle Block Plane\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-layout-name=\"Layout\" data-sub-layout-container=\"1a1bd4f8-d97a-4fd1-9dba-e502cfd56337\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sub-layout=\"135217d6-253e-4ddb-bc8b-c0924c9e6ecf\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-placement-status=\"ACTIVE\" data-placement-id=\"016f38af-d52f-41e4-86cb-fe4c7b1e0d43\" data-widget-id=\"dc06fa63-de9f-4a81-9e51-7fba3cb734cf\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sd-simple-text-dc06fa63-de9f-4a81-9e51-7fba3cb734cf\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-edit-mode=\"\" id=\"sd-simple-text-editable-dc06fa63-de9f-4a81-9e51-7fba3cb734cf\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlock planes are every woodworker’s best friend. Primarily designed for shaving end grain, completing touch-ups and finish work, a block plane is the must have plane in your kit. The three different blade types available makes switching between all this planes possible applications a breeze. And the easy blade adjustment and finely shaped cast body will make it hard for you to put this plane down. Welcome to the MTC family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"section-ci__title\"\u003eAn uncomplicated plane\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-ci__description\"\u003eThis Low Angle Block plane can plane any kind of wood yet remains an uncomplicated tool. The minimalistic design makes it easy to disassemble for maintenance and reassemble for work. The adjustment knobs and wheels are accessible and feature a very smooth action. The blades depth of cut is adjusted by simply turning the depth and lateral adjustment wheel. Slide the adjustment wheel side to side to skew the blade left and right. Spend more time planing, less time adjusting.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-ci__description\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-ci__description\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"section-ci__title\"\u003e12 degree bed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-ci__description\"\u003eThe blade is set bevel-up in the milled plane bed at 12 degrees providing you with a very cool low angle of attack. Choose from a range of blade angles to suit the work at hand. The blades fix down hard down on the plane casting, so blade’s cutting edge is provided with maximum support no matter the terrain. Swap the blades out easily and quickly when you need to change gear. Watch your productivity grow with this versatile hand tool.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-ci__description\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-ci__description\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"section-ci__title\"\u003eM2 High Speed Steel blades\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-ci__description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMTC has chosen M2 High Speed Steel (HSS) for the blades. M2 HSS has high abrasion resistance which means it will hold a sharp edge much longer than many other steels. This also means that it may take a little longer to bring up an edge. Don’t worry, you will be leaving your sharpening gear on the shelf for a lot longer too. MTC plane blades are also thicker than the average plane, this eliminates vibration in the cut, ensuring a smooth uniform finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"section-ci__title\"\u003eEasy and precise depth and lateral blade adjustment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-ci__description\"\u003eThe MTC Low Angle Block Plane features an easy to adjust, precise depth and lateral blade adjuster. Twist the knurled knob to set the depth of cut. Slide side to side to skew the blade within the plane mouth. The whole assembly comes apart easily for regular maintenance. MTC make caring for and setting up you hand tools easy and stress free.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-ci__description\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-ci__description\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"section-ci__title\"\u003eAdjustable mouth\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-ci__description\"\u003eThe plane mouth is fully adjustable. Twist the front handle to release the toe. Use the mouth adjustment lever to set the mouth width opening to suit the work at hand. Close the mouth up tight to minimise tear out when working difficult figured materials. Open wide to when working more predictable materials and make shavings fast without clogging.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Melbourne Tool Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46099710214362,"sku":"835-270","price":109.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0053\/4098\/7482\/files\/MTC-49407-web-003.jpg?v=1736385796","url":"https:\/\/www.woodenboatstore.sbs\/products\/melbourne-tool-company-low-angle-block-plane","provider":"The WoodenBoat Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}