WoodRiver No. 5-1/2 Jack Plane with Prep Service (Seconds)
Gallery
Full Description
Customer Reviews
KITs
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.
