The Axminster Workshop No. 60. 1/2 Block Plane is a great value example of the popular low angle plane design. Its blade is seated at an angle of 13.5°, making it particularly useful for end grain work. Its lightweight size of 800g fits neatly in the hand and makes it ideal for trimming and fitting.

The plane body has been accurately ground and finished in cast iron. It has an adjustable mouth, making it suitable for fine or coarser work, and it features a micro depth adjustment with lateral blade control, for complete control of the depth of cut and the finest shavings. The sole is 155mm long with a 35mm wide blade, and comes with a 25° bevel. The blade only requires honing before use and it will be possible to put a 30° micro bevel on the edge in less than a minute. The No. 60. 1/2 is one of the most useful planes in the woodworker's armoury.