No. 60-1/2 Rabbet Block Plane

Ideal for cutting small rabbets or trimming tenons to fit. Based on the Sargent No. 507, this low angle, fixed-mouth block plane has open sides with a blade that extends the full width of the body. It’s a great design, handy as a block plane and wider than most rabbet planes, making it easy to trim tenons to fit.

When set to cut, two circular A2 nickers protrude .010″ on each side for scoring cross-grain cuts. The low angle of 12º makes it an excellent choice for end grain. Unbreakable Ductile Iron body ground flat and square to .001″. Bronze cap.

1-3/4″ overall width, 6-1/4″ long
Blade is 1-3/4″ wide x 1/8″ thick
Blade is bedded at 12°
Weight 1.65 lbs.

The No. 60-1/2 Rabbet Block Plane rated

“BEST VALUE BLOCK PLANE”
– Fine Woodworking Tool Guide, 2014

Materials:

The sides of the Ductile Iron body are stout. However,
because the sides are open at the mouth, the “frog” may flex under
the blade as pressure is applied to the cap iron via the spinwheel.
Very little pressure is necessary to hold the blade, so if you wish to
minimize the flex, back the spinwheel off a bit. We have intentionally
left the leading edge of the frog section thick for strength. If you ever
decide to surface the sole, be careful not to remove too much material.

The body is 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. Other parts are Brass; the adjuster
nut is Stainless Steel.

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.