No. 140 Iron Skew Block Plane – Right

Note: currently not available: Bronze body, Left Hand version.

A cross between a block plane and a rabbet plane, this plane has low bedding angle combined with a skewed blade. It cuts very well cross or end grain, cleaning up rabbets, dados, tenons and is a handy aid for dovetailing.

A retractable nicker scores cross-grain fibers, and the removable side plate and adjustable fence allow quick conversion to rabbeting and cross-grain work, such as fielding raised panels.

The 1-1/2″ wide x 1/8″ thick blade has an 18° skew and is bedded at 12° with a captive nut for positive and accurate adjusting.

Body is 6-7/8″ long x 1-7/8″ wide.
Iron, 2.1 lbs.

Materials:

We use Ductile Iron for the body; Manganese Bronze for the cap and fence; Stainless Steel for the plate, pins and adjuster nut; and Brass for the
spinwheel and screws. The castings are fully stress relieved, a
process that removes inherent stresses and ensures that the tool
will remain flat and true.

The blade is A2 Tool Steel hardened to Rockwell 60-62,
cryogenically treated and double tempered. Our heat treating
technique ensures that the blade will take and hold a very fine
edge for a long time. After heat treating, the blade is fully surface
ground on the top, back, and cutting edge, giving a smooth,
flat surface that will take a mirror finish very quickly. The 1/8″
thickness provides solid chatter-free cutting.

Maintenance:

The body casting is ground flat and true (to
.0015″). Occasional hand lapping with fine wet/dry sandpaper
(320 grit or higher) on a flat surface will help remove dings and
keep it true. The cap iron can be polished with any good brass
polish, or allowed to patina with age and use. Occasionally, the
tool should be disassembled, cleaned, and moving parts oiled.
The blade should be kept lightly oiled to prevent rust, especially
when the tool is not in use. We recommend Jojoba Oil, a plant based oil product that is non-toxic, odor-free and easy to use. Also, in our shop, we use a fine abrasive handblock to remove any light surface oxide from tool bodies and blades. Jojoba Oil and abrasive handblocks are available from us.

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Guarantee:

Materials and workmanship are guaranteed for the life of your tool. Call for repairs or replacement parts. We are available for advice if you ever have a problem using your tool.

Proposition 65 Notice:

Bronze and brass alloys contain lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.