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WoodRiver No. 5-1/2 Jack Plane with Preparation Service

WoodRiver 5-1/2 Jack Plane
  • WoodRiver 5-1/2 Jack Plane
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  • WoodRiver 5-1/2 Bench Plane
  • WoodRiver 5-1/2 Bench Plane
  • WoodRiver 5-1/2 Bench Plane
  • WoodRiver 5-1/2 Bench Plane
  • WoodRiver 5-1/2 Bench Plane
  • WoodRiver 5-1/2 Bench Plane
  • WoodRiver 5-1/2 Bench Plane
  • WoodRiver 5-1/2 Bench Plane
  • WoodRiver 5-1/2 Bench Plane
  • WoodRiver 5-1/2 Bench Plane

WoodRiver No. 5-1/2 Jack Plane with Preparation Service

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Regular price $359.95 USD Sale

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Sorry no U.S. orders on WoodRiver planes - See Woodcraft.

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Sorry, our agreement with Woodcraft restricts us from shipping WoodRiver Planes to the U.S.

I own and recommend WoodRiver V3 planes. These planes are based on the reliable Stanley Bedrock design, are very well made, and have an excellent price point making them a "BEST VALUE."

 All of our WoodRiver bench planes receive our Cosman preparation service so they are100% ready to use out of the box.  See prep service below for description of what we do.

Jack planes are general-purpose bench planes, typically with bodies between 13 and 16 inches long.  As the name implies they are a "jack of all trades" and can perform most of the work of a smoother and on small and medium stock can perform as a jointer plane.

I use my WoodRiver No. 5-1/2 Jack plane for 85% of all my planing operations.  It is my "go to" plane and I recommend it as your first plane purchase.

Plane Description

  • No. 5-1/2 Plane size: 2-7/8" wide x 14-15/16" long with a 2-3/8"-wide blade

  • Heavy, stress-relieved ductile iron castings.
  • Fully machined adjustable frogs bedded at a 45 degree angle.

  • Thick (.125 inch) steel blade and chipbreaker dampens vibration making solid planing.

  • Rockwell 60-62 hardness blade
  • Lightly finished Bubinga handles provide comfort and control.

  • Soles and sides are machined flat and square within tightly held tolerances.

  • Sorry, our agreement with Woodcraft restricts us from shipping WoodRiver Planes to the U.S.

Our Plane Preparation Service includes:

  • Chamfer / ease the edges of the plane.

  • Tune the lateral adjustment lever.

  • Remove all of the shipping grease.

  • Ensure the sides are within +/- 0.0015 of an inch square to the sole.
  • Flatten the back of the lever cap.

  • Flatten and fit the chip-breaker to the blade.

  • Apply a back bevel and sharpen the blade.

  • Test the plane for proper operation and set-up.

  • Apply a light coat of Camellia oil to prevent rust. 

Sorry, our agreement with Woodcraft restricts us from shipping WoodRiver Planes to the U.S.

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    LM
    02/28/2023
    Luc M.
    Canada Canada

    Its a really great handplane good solid weight to it. Its my first handplane and I'm always grabbing it to clean something up fast or to dial in a piece for tight fit.

    RS
    02/20/2023
    Rick S.
    Canada Canada

    WoodRiver No. 5-1/2

    The plane is awesome! With Rob;s advise on which size to buy, I went for the No 5-1/2 and this was the way to go. And, I really appreciate how the Cosmanizing team set-up the plane so it is tuned and ready to work out of the box! If you are debating on making the purchase - just do it!

    KM
    02/16/2023
    Kyle M.
    Canada Canada

    Excellent plane

    Really happy with the 5 1/2 wood river plane with the prep service. I’m somewhat new to using a hand plane, so I appreciate the help getting it truly ready to use with good results out of the box. I watched Rob’s videos recommending this plane and I am very pleased. It is an investment, but especially for a hobbyist woodworker like myself it is helpful to work on improving my technique when the tool itself is both consistent and a pleasure to use.

    DG
    02/14/2023
    DANIEL G.
    Canada Canada

    Great product

    I just love my new Woodriver Jack plane! It works very well and I even made a shooting board to go with it. Thanks to Rob Cosman for all the techniques he shows us!

    PW
    02/13/2023
    Peter W.
    Australia Australia

    Vey Happy

    The Woodriver 51/2 jack plane is a really nice tool. Add Rob Cosman's special preparation service and it's fit for an artisan. This beautifully tuned plane is money really well spent. A+++++