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The frog extends all the way to the sole to completely support the blade and reduce chatter. |
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The mouth opening can be adjusted without removing the lever cap. It can be closed to a narrow slit for fine shavings or opened for heavier cuts. |
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Combined feed screw and lateral adjustment mechanism allows accurate adjustment of the blade. |
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Set screws in the sides prevent the blade from shifting and provide true lateral adjustment. |
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The plane mouth is located 4-3/8" back of the nose, which makes it easier to maintain the sole flush to the material at the start of a cut. |
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The combination of mouth location and sensitive feed adjustment lets this plane serve as a jointer for most cabinet work. |
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Sole is 12" long. |
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Blade is 2" wide, 1/8" thick, made of either A2 or O1 tool steel. It is lapped on the non-bevel side to a flatness tolerance of 0.0002" or better over the working surface, and with an average roughness surface finish of 5 microinches (0.000005") or better. |
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Body is made of stress-relieved ductile cast iron. |
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Surface ground to a high degree of finish, the sole is flat, and the sides are square to the sole. Extra-large side wings make for stable shooting. |
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Weighs just under 5 lb. |
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Patented. |