No. 51 Shoot Board Plane

This single purpose plane is designed to trim miters and other end grain cuts on a shooting board. The skewed cut is exceptionally effective.

Stanley first made its version in 1909. We redesigned the body casting to utilize our standard 2-3/8″ Bench Plane Blade and Frog with the Bedrock adjustment.

Just over 9 lbs (heavier than the original.)
15″ long x 3-9/16″ wide.
Shoulder height of 2-1/8″.

Packed in a rugged, custom cardboard box to protect the tool in transit.

Will fit the original Stanley 52 Chute Board.

Click here to download plans to make your own shooting board.

No. 51 Shoot Board Plane – Intro

No. 51 Shoot Board Plane – Tips for Use

Materials:

Bodies are cast from Ductile Iron, a very strong alloy that will
take a lot of abuse. These castings are fully stress relieved, a process that removes inherent stresses and ensures that the tool will remain flat and true. The cap is Manganese Bronze.

The blade is A2 cryogenically treated Tool Steel, hardened to Rockwell
60-62 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 thick blade provides solid chatter-free cutting.

Maintenance:

The sole and side are surface ground flat and square to
a tolerance of .0015″. Depending on how much use your tool gets, an occasional light sanding with 320 grit or finer wet/dry paper on a flat surface will keep the sole in as-new condition. The tool and blade should be kept lightly oiled or waxed to prevent rust. 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.

A light oiling on the threaded rod, the Brass adjuster nut and the lateral blade adjustment lever will keep them moving freely. Many people like the patina that Bronze gets with age and use, but if you wish to keep the finish bright, a little brass polish is in order. The Cherry handle is oiled and buffed with wax to produce a natural finish. Wipe with oil as desired to refresh.

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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.