Stanley No.102 Block Plane for Model Makers and Craft Applications, Fine Grey Iron Base, 7 in/4 in/2 in STA112102

Description

Stanley No.102 Block Plane Professional smoothing plane Simple and rapid adjustment mechanism Made from accurately machined fine grey iron castings Fully adjustable Fine grey iron base Suitable for model makers, craft applications and light-duty jobs Stanley No.102 Block Plane This is frequently used for paring end grain. This is possible because its blade set at a shallow bed angle, allowing the blade to slice through end grain more efficiently; furthermore, for this to work, the plane is frequently held at an angle sometimes as much as 45 degrees to the direction of travel, so that the cutting edge slices the wood fibers as they pass from one end of the cutting edge to the other. Features Kidney shaped lever cap screw hole prevents accidental slippage of cutter Precision cast fine grey iron base for stability and wear resistance Tight fitting spring steel cap iron for perfect shaving flow Virtually unbreakable polypropylene handle and knob shaped for comfort