Low-angle Block Plane

Item number 1779/21 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.

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Low-angle block plane is a light touchup plane. It consists of a base and a handle with a blade that is adjusted by a knob located below the handle. The blade is set at an angle of approximately 12 degrees. A set screw on top of the handle holds the blade in place. A lever is located on top of the handle, above the set screw. A screw is located at the front of the plane, in front of the blade. An inscription is molded into the steel at the top front. The top of the base and the handle are painted.