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Axminster Workshop No. 6 Fore Plane
Axminster Workshop No. 6 Fore Plane
Key Features
- A plane with plenty of heft for rapid stock removal
- Good length for jointing boards and flattening panels
- Smooth, rounded and well sized hardwood handles
- Flat, ground sole for smooth, even surfaces
- Excellent combination of length and cutter width
- 460mm (18") long with a 60mm (2-3/8") wide blade
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The No. 6 Fore Plane is typically used for prep work and rough surfaces. Usually used before another plane, such as a smoothing plane.
Blade
Cryogenically treated, high carbon steel blade, with 25° bevel, providing excellent edge retention.
Body
Ductile grey iron body, with a flat ground sole, hardwood tote and handle.
Frog
Adjustable frog - close the plane’s mouth for fine work. The unique barrel helps with smooth frog adjustment.
Y-lever
The Y-lever design prevents backlash and helps with micro blade adjustment.s
Comfort
Hardwood tote and handle ensure the plane feels comfortable and sturdy in.
Cap iron
The lever cap iron prevents shaving or tear out.
Chip breaker
Improved chip breaker design reduces vibration when plane is in use.
Lateral adjuster
The lateral adjuster ensures the plane is level offering uniform planings every time.
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Axminster Workshop planes represent great value for home or professional use; whether in a workshop or out on site. The No.6 is a dual-purpose plane; used for quick stock removal, truing long edges, or levelling wide boards. Originally the No. 6 was used for timber preparation be-FORE any other plane, hence the name.
The blade is cryogenically treated high carbon steel offering excellent edge retention. It comes with a 25° bevel. The blade only requires honing before use (putting a 30° micro bevel on the edge can be done in less than a minute).
The plane’s main body is ductile grey iron with a flat ground sole. It features an adjustable frog, allowing you to close the plane’s mouth for finer work. The ‘Y’ lever that helps control the depth is an investment casting for better engagement with the blade. The lateral blade control lever is the traditional ‘disc’ type rather than simple piece bent metal. The plane has a lever cap iron and solid brass adjusting nut. The tote and handle are hardwood.
Axminster Workshop planes are made to a good standard and quality and only require a minimum of initial preparation or fettling before your first thin shaving.
The sole of the No.6 is 460mm(18") long, the blade is 60mm(2.3/8") wide.