Veritas Planes & Spokeshaves etc

Veritas Low Angle Block Plane  (Ref: P2201)

There are many things that seperate this block plane from others. The first is that it has a 1/8 thick x 1 5/8 wide blade made from A2 tool steel , an alloy that takes a keener edge , is more resistant to chipping and dulls less easily than any of the other plane blades. As it is 50% thicker than most commercial plane blades , it is also more rigid

With a 12 degree bed angle and 25 degree bevel angle, the plane excels at working end grain. It has the adjustable mouthpiece and compact size of other low-angle block planes. With the 150mm long 50mm wide body made from ductile iron, the plane can take hard knocks without cracking. All the machining is done to a high level of accuracy.

£116.33

£139.60

Ball Tail for Veritas P2201  (Ref: P2203.)

Tall Front Knob for Veritas P2203  (Ref: P2204)

Veritas Standard Block Plane P2230  (Ref: P2230)

We now offer a standard block plane in the Veritas® line, based on the same design as our low-angle block plane

Preferred for general-purpose work, the 20° bed angle plus the 25° bevel angle on the bevel-up blade result in an effective cutting angle of 45°, the same as found in most bench planes. A low-profile lever cap results in a plane that fits the hand well, at only 1/8" higher than its low-angle sibling.

Mechanically, it shares the same features: a combined blade advance and lateral adjust, blade guide screws, an adjustable nosepiece, a 6" x 2" footprint, and a 1/8" thick by 1-5/8" wide A2 tool steel.

£123.29

£147.95

Replaceable Blade for Veritas P2230  (Ref: P2202)

Veritas Smoothing Plane 4 1/2 P2301  (Ref: P2301)

This smoothing plane introduces a completely new concept in bench planes, a frog that extends all the way to the sole of the plane. Not only is this the most effective design to reduce blade chatter (by providing complete blade support), but it allows a user to quickly adjust the mouth as required. It can be closed to a narrow slit for fine shavings with minimum tear-out, or opened for heavier cuts. All of this is done without having to remove the lever cap or anything else from the plane; simply loosen a pair of screws and dial the desired opening with a thumbwheel. The carefully machined fit between frog and sole makes the process fast and accurate.

The 2-7/8" x 10" ductile cast iron body (both more durable and more stable than gray iron) is fully stress relieved, machined, and surface ground on both the wings and sole for accuracy. The sole is guaranteed to be flat to 0.003" concave, never convex. The wings are square to the sole within 15 minutes (1/4°). The extra-large side wings make for very stable shooting.

The 2-3/8" wide blade is a full 1/8" thick and made of A2 tool steel, tougher and more wear resistant than high-carbon steel as well as being able to hold a keen edge up to five times as long. The thick blade, combined with the full-depth frog, virtually eliminates chatter under all conditions; you can even hear the difference while planing.

Both the hardwood front knob and tote are generous in size for a comfortable grip with good control. The combined feed and lateral adjust lever make blade setting easy and accurate. At just over 5 lb, this has the mass needed for an effective smoother. The net effect of all these improvements is a new standard in plane design.

£208.95

£250.74

Replacement Blade for Veritas 2301  (Ref: P2302)

Veritas 5 1/4 Bench Plane P2401  (Ref: P2401)

The No. 5-1/4 was often referred to as a junior jack. At 12" long, it fell between the No. 4 smooth plane at 10" long and the No. 5 jack at 14" long.

Our No. 5-1/4W varies from the traditional No. 5-1/4 in numerous ways, but the two most significant dimensional differences are that ours has a 2" wide blade (rather than 1-3/4") and the mouth is 4-1/2" back of the nose compared with 3-1/2" for the original.

This extra length of sole in front of the blade makes it much easier to cut accurately because the extra-long nose makes it easier to maintain the sole flush to the material at the start of a cut. In fact, the combination of the mouth location and the very sensitive feed adjustment lets this plane serve as a jointer for most cabinet work, just as a No. 5 is used as a jointer. The No. 5-1/4W is an ideal complement to our No. 4-1/2 for bench work. Like our No. 4-1/2, it is made from ductile cast iron and has the same adjustable frog with a combined feed and lateral adjust mechanism that is sturdy, yet sensitive and accurate.

The easily adjusted frog is machined to fit snugly in the plane body and, combined with the 1/8" thick A2 tool steel blade, eliminates virtually all blade chatter. Because the frog extends right through to the sole, adjusting the frog to narrow the mouth does not reduce blade support as it does in standard planes of this style.

£197.95

£237.54

Spare Blade for Veritas P2401  (Ref: P2402)

Veritas Low Angle Smooth Plane P2501  (Ref: P2501)

A low-angle smooth plane has three key uses. It is used to smooth large surfaces, preferably taking a diagonal cut, partly across and partly along the grain. Similarly, with its generous side wings, it is ideal for shooting miters. Finally, it is excellent for end-grain work. The low cutting angle of 37° minimizes fibre tearing. With a bed angle of 12°, this is a "bevel-up" plane, like a low-angle block. The 2" wide A2 tool steel blade (1/8" thick) is hardened to Rc60-62 and is both tougher (resistant to chipping) and more wear resistant than a regular carbon steel blade; it holds a fine edge longer.

The plane's adjustable mouth can be closed to a narrow slit for fine shavings with minimum tear-out or opened for heavier cuts, all done quickly and easily with the front locking knob. The generous wooden front knob and rear handle provide a comfortable grip and excellent control. The combined feed and lateral adjustment knob makes blade setting easy and accurate.

The excellent damping qualities of the blade, combined with the solid bed and clamping system, virtually eliminate chatter under all conditions. The body, cast from ductile iron, is 10-1/2" x 2-1/2"; overall weight is just over 3-1/2 lb. If you have never owned a low-angle smooth, you will find it a delight to use and immediately one of your favorite planes.

£189.39

£227.27

Replacement Blades for Veritas 2501  (Ref: P250..)

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Veritas Smooth Plane P2601  (Ref: P2601)

The No. 4 smooth plane is the most commonly used bench plane because of its versatility. It is the perfect size for general smoothing, finish work, trimming parts and other odd jobs at the bench. It has the mass required to cut smoothly but is also light enough to avoid fatigue in use. The sole is 9-1/2" long and the blade is 2" wide. Weight is 4 lb 6 oz.

Like all our Veritas® bench planes it incorporates a unique frog that extends all the way to the sole of the plane to eliminate blade chatter and to allow the user to quickly adjust the mouth as required. It can be closed to a narrow slit for fine shavings with minimum tear-out, or opened for heavier cuts. All of this is done without having to remove the lever cap or anything else from the plane; simply loosen a pair of screws and dial the desired opening with a thumbwheel.

The body and frog are ductile cast iron and are fully stress relieved. The wings and sole are accurately machined and surface ground. The extra-large side wings make for very stable shooting.

The blade is a full 1/8" thick and made of A2 tool steel. Both the hardwood front knob and tote are generous in size for a comfortable grip with good control. The combined feed and lateral adjust lever make blade setting easy and accurate

£205.44

£246.53

Spare Blade for Verita P2601  (Ref: P2402.)

Veritas Apron Planes  (Ref: P2701)

This small, low-angle block plane is the answer to a trim carpenter's prayers. At only 14 oz it is half the weight of a standard block plane, a significant factor if you want to carry it in your apron all day.

The 5-1/2" long, tough ductile cast iron body will take job-site accidents in stride. This is not a plane body that will break when dropped. It has good hand feel; the unique side wings let you grip it comfortably and firmly as well as provide excellent stability for shooting.

It is available with either a high-carbon (HCS) or an A2 tool steel blade. The high-carbon blade is 0.098" thick, 1-1/4" wide and hardened to Rc60-62. This blade is nearly 25% thicker than the 0.080" blades standard in most block planes. If you want yet more beef, choose the plane with the A2 tool steel blade at 1/8" (0.125") thick.

Like our other block planes, the apron plane has a combined feed and lateral adjustment mechanism that makes setting easy and accurate. 12° bed angle.

£80.25

£96.30

Veritas No 6 Fore Plane P2801  (Ref: P2801)

The No. 6 fore plane is ideal for smoothing and flattening large surfaces, such as panels, tabletops and workbench tops. The long sole ensures accurate results, as it will not follow the bumps and valleys that a shorter plane would. This is our largest bench plane, with a sole 18" long and blade 2-3/8" wide. Its weight is just under 6-3/4 lb.

Like all our bench planes, it incorporates a unique frog that extends all the way to the sole of the plane to eliminate blade chatter and to allow the user to quickly adjust the mouth as required. It can be closed to a narrow slit for fine shavings with minimum tear-out, or opened for heavier cuts. All of this is done without having to remove the lever cap or anything else from the plane; simply loosen a pair of screws and dial the desired opening with a thumbwheel.

The body and frog are cast ductile iron and are fully stress relieved. The wings and sole are accurately machined and surface ground. The extra-large side wings make for stable shooting.

The blade is a full 1/8" thick and made of A2 tool steel. Both the hardwood front knob and tote are generous in size for a comfortable grip with good control. The combined feed and lateral adjust lever makes blade setting easy and accurate.

£222.88

£267.46

Replaceable Blade for Veritas P2801 Plane  (Ref: P2302.)

Veritas Scraping Plane P2901  (Ref: P2901)

The Veritas® scraping plane is the ideal tool for final smoothing — especially when you have to deal with highly figured wood or reversing grain. With a well-sharpened blade and light cuts you can achieve excellent results on any wood. Tear-out is virtually eliminated with the cutting action of the included scraping blade. The generous wooden front knob and rear handle make it comfortable to use for extended periods and the large sole ensures an accurately flattened surface. The adjustable frog enables blade angles from 0° to 25°, providing fine control of the cutting action.

A feature unique to our scraping plane is an integral thumbscrew that bows the blade to eliminate ridges in the work surface caused by blade corners. The plane comes with a 0.055" high-carbon steel blade suited to this technique, and an optional 1/8" (0.125") thick blade of A2 tool steel is available for those who prefer uncambered blades.

Also available is a 1/8" (0.125") thick A2 tool steel toothed blade with V-shaped teeth at 25 teeth per inch. The toothed blade will prepare a surface for veneering by lightly grooving it to increase surface area for better glue adhesion. It is also used to pre-condition areas of very difficult grain before the regular scraping blade is used. All blade styles are 2-7/8" wide, hardened to Rc48-51, and come with the cutting edges ground at 45°.

The 10" ductile cast iron body has been fully stress relieved, machined, and surface ground on the sole. Weight is 4 lb. Detailed instructions included.

£144.20

£173.04

Optional Blades for P2901 Veritas Scraping Plane  (Ref: P29..)

Veritas Low Angle Spokeshave P3201  (Ref: P3201)

The Veritas Spokeshave uses a basic traditional shape, not of the spokeshaves of the last century, but of the century before.

Until about 1900, the vast majority of spokeshaves were low-angle spokeshaves with wooden bodies. The blades were hand forged with upturned tangs that fitted into holes pierced in the body of the shave. Wedged in position, they were adjusted by tapping the ends of the tangs or the base of the blade, as required.

Although these spokeshaves cut beautifully because of their low cutting angle, they were not easy to adjust and became very expensive as hand processes gave way to automated manufacturing methods. Our new spokeshave has the same low cutting angle as spokeshaves of old (20° basic bevel with a 25° micro-bevel), but cutting depth has been simplified substantially. Instead of adjusting blade projection, the blade is fixed, forming the sole of the spokeshave. The toe piece is adjustable to control the depth of cut.

Used in one orientation, the toe piece is suited to convex and flat work. Flipped 180°, it allows the tool to be used on concave work. The blade is fixed by two machine screws with specially shaped heads that wedge it in position when the knurled knobs on the top of the shave are tightened. As the blade can be moved either forward or backward, the mouth opening is controllable, while the adjustable toe piece controls the depth of the cut.

The cast aluminum body has a powder coating and, with fittings, the tool weighs just over 6 oz. The 1/8" thick blade is made of A2 tool steel, which holds an edge some five times longer than regular high-carbon steel.

The ease of cutting and the ergonomically shaped body make this tool capable of much more precise work than the standard spokeshaves of today. A beautiful tool with classic origins.

£50.29

£60.35

Spare Blade for Veritas P3201  (Ref: P3202)

Veritas P3205 Cabinet Scraper  (Ref: P3205)

This cabinet scraper is a very useful and versatile tool. Used in place of a much heavier belt sander, it can clean a dirty workbench top, remove dried glue and smooth a panel or tricky grain tabletop efficiently, leaving behind a surface free of tear-out, digs or gouges. We have designed this tool with several improvements over what is usually known as the No. 80 cabinet scraper. To allow the user to apply pressure directly in line with the cutting edge and prevent the blade catching when the scraper runs off the end of the workpiece, the sole is longer and the handles have been placed further back and slightly lower than seen in other scrapers.

The blade is 2-3/4" wide with both edges ground at 45° so that the tool may have two cutting edges prepared at once, thus halving the number of sharpening sessions. The casting is shaped to protect both the upward-facing cutting edge and the user from accidental damage. Made from ductile cast iron, the scraper will stand up to robust use. The sole is surface ground for accuracy. Two screws secure the blade, and the integral thumbscrew is used to set blade camber.
The sole is 3-3/16" long, 3-3/8" wide. Overall length is 11-1/2". Weighs about 1 lb, 10 oz.
Comes with detailed instructions.

£49.18

£59.02

Replacement Blade for Veritas P3205 Cabinet Scraper  (Ref: P3206)

Veritas Spokeshaves  (Ref: P3301..)

Spokeshaves are basic shop tools, admired for their versatility. In designing these spokeshaves, we further increased their traditional versatility in several ways. The A2 tool steel blades, although adding quite a bit to the cost, stay sharp about five times as long as carbon steel and, at 1/8" thick, eliminate chatter caused by blade flex. The twin blade-adjust screws fit snugly in the blade recesses with minimal lost motion, and let you skew the blade so that one end takes a heavier cut than the other, something the pros like. The controlled skewing action can also compensate for off-square sharpening, something the amateurs like.

These spokeshaves have a 45° bed angle and come with shims so that you can adjust the mouth opening to suit your work needs. The sole of the round shave has a 1.75" radius. Both have sculpted thumb rests on the body front and back so the grip is comfortable whether you are pushing or pulling the shave. Finally, they have rosewood handles, comfortable in the hands and pleasing to the eye.
Like the other planes, these spokeshaves have ductile cast iron bodies with brass fittings. Each weighs about 12 oz. 10-1/2" long overall. Available with a round or flat bottom.

£63.13

£75.76

Veritas Concave Spokeshave P3311  (Ref: P3311)

The concave spokeshave is our latest addition to the family. Concave spokeshaves are popular with chair and paddle makers for good reason. When shaping parts, adjacent cuts blend together much more smoothly than with a flat-soled tool. In practical terms, this translates into less time spent scraping and sanding. With a blade bed angle of 45° and sole radius of 1-5/16", this shave is well suited for a wide range of jobs from small spindles to large oars.

All three spokeshaves have a 1/8" (0.125") thick A2 tool steel blade, seated at 45° to the sole. The thick blade, carefully machined lever cap and blade bed all combine to produce chatterfree cutting in virtually all conditions. The ductile cast iron body is fitted with African rosewood handles that are shaped for comfort and control, offering several ways to grip the tool comfortably with no corners or edges to cause discomfort when either pulling or pushing. The toe provides a convenient thumb rest that allows the user to choke up on the body to achieve an unusual degree of control for fine work. The twin adjustment thumb wheels quickly and accurately control the depth of cut and skew. Together with the cast steel lever cap, the thumb wheels also ensure the blade may be easily removed for sharpening and other maintenance, then re-installed into the same position. Two shims are included so that you can adjust the mouth opening to suit your work needs.

£70.62

£84.74

Replacement Blade for Veritas Concave Spokeshave  (Ref: P3312)

Veritas Low Angle Jack Plane P3401  (Ref: P3401)

The Veritas® Low-Angle Jack Plane is an exceptionally versatile plane. It excels at end grain work, is great for shooting and also works well for smoothing. With the optional high-angle blade, it is also the answer for working difficult grain, making it a well-rounded workhorse.

Veritas have designated it as a 62-1/2 because of its generous size, heavier weight, low center of gravity and radically set-back mouth. The plane is 15" long and weighs in at just under 6 lb. You will appreciate the way this plane, with a toe that is one-third the length of the sole, registers to the work piece and the authority it provides when planing. This is a "bevel-up" plane, with a 12° bed angle similar to a low-angle block plane. The 2-1/4" wide blade is 3/16" (0.187") thick and made of A2 tool steel hardened to Rc60-62. The body is fully stress-relieved, ductile cast iron. It is accurately machined so that the sole is flat and the sides are square to the sole. The sheer mass of the plane, combined with the large side wings, makes it both more stable and more effective than its predecessors. The specially shaped lever cap, together with the machined thumb recess on either side of the body, provides both comfort and excellent control when shooting.

The plane's adjustable mouth can be closed to a narrow slit for fine shavings with minimum tear-out or opened for heavier cuts. All of this can be done quickly and accurately with the front locking knob and the unique mouth adjustment screw. The large wooden front knob and rear handle provide a comfortable grip. The adjustment mechanism, with its combined feed and lateral adjustment knob, makes blade setting easy and accurate. The set screws on either side of the blade prevent it from shifting in use, but allow full lateral adjustment.

The optional high-angle blade enables this plane to excel at smoothing varying-grain woods.

£245.24

£294.29

Spare Blades for Veritas P3401  (Ref: P340..)

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£31.46

£37.75

Veritas Scrub Plane  (Ref: P3501)

The scrub plane is the tool of choice for major stock removal, the first step when flattening rough stock by hand. Much like a low-angle smooth plane, a scrub is not usually used parallel to the grain, but at an angle of 30° or more. The blade edge is ground with a 3" radius, so that it takes an aggressive cut. This is the tool you use to get stock into a condition where you then can use a smooth plane. The 3" radius of the 1-1/2" wide by 3/16" thick blade gives a distinctive, hand-worked texture to the workpiece. It is sometimes used by timber framers to replicate gouge marks.

This is a single-iron tool, meaning there is no cap iron or chip breaker. Set screws along the side prevent the blade from shifting sideways when knots are encountered. Available with either a high-carbon steel blade (Rc58-60) or an A2 tool steel blade (Rc60-62).

The Veritas® scrub plane measures 11-1/4" long overall and weighs 3 lb. The ductile cast iron body is accurately machined and ground so that the sole is flat. A very refined yet rugged performer.

Veritas Bevel Up Smoother Plane  (Ref: P3601)

The latest addition to the Veritas family of low-angle bench planes is the state-of-the-art pure smoothing plane. It is the plane to use for the final finish on surfaces, especially woods of difficult grain patterns. It also complements the low-angle jack plane.

Veritas have combined the generous width and weight of a dedicated smoother with the versatile inner workings of a low-angle bevel-up plane. The 12° bed angle, coupled with the 38° blade bevel, yields an effective cutting angle of 50°, what is commonly known as a York pitch. This is an ideal starting angle for minimizing tear-out when working difficult wood. It is easy to create a higher micro-bevel angle for very difficult grains.

The ductile cast iron body is fully stress-relieved, and has a 12° bed angle similar to a low-angle block plane. Accurately machined, the sole is flat. The adjustable mouth can be closed to a narrow slit for fine shavings with minimum tear-out or opened for heavier cuts. A stop-screw in the throat adjusts to whatever mouth opening you find ideal for chip breaking and chip clearance. This lets you open the mouth fully for blade removal (for honing) and replacement, yet quickly restores your exact mouth setting. The large wooden front knob and rear handle provide both comfort and excellent control. The adjustment mechanism, with its combined feed and lateral adjustment knob, makes blade setting easy and accurate. Set screws prevent the blade from shifting, but allow full lateral adjustment.

It weighs in at just under 5 lb, with an exceptionally low center of gravity. We have dubbed this plane a 164-1/2 H. It is an excellent choice for even the most demanding reversing grains, where even higher bevel angles (for creating Type II chips) are required to eliminate tear-out. The coffin-shaped body has a sole length of 10". Includes a 38° ; blade, 2-1/4" wide, 3/16" (0.187") thick, made of A2 tool steel hardened to Rc60-62. Blade is the same size as our low-angle jack plane, allowing blades of various bevel angles to be interchanged between planes.

£196.66

£235.99

Spare Blades for Veritas P3601  (Ref: P34..)

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£25.68

£30.82

Veritas Bevel Up Jointer Plane P3701  (Ref: P3701)

The Veritas low-angle jointer is the latest and largest member of the Veritas bevel-up bench plane family. At 22" x 2.7/8" and weighing 7.1/2 lb, it is the answer for jointing edges and flattening large panels.

The bevel-up blade configuration results in a plane that is versatile and straightforward to use. The 12° bed angle, coupled with the 25° blade bevel, creates an effective cutting angle of 37°. Simply increasing the blade bevel results in higher cutting angles for improved performance in more difficult-grained woods.

The 2.1/4" wide blade is 3/16" (0.187") thick and made of A2 tool steel hardened to Rc60-62. An adjustable throat plate allows a wide range of mouth adjustment. Our unique stop-screw retains mouth settings while preventing blade damage when removing and replacing blades.

B. Veritas® Bevel-Up Jointer Fence
The Veritas low-angle jointer fence enables you to shoot consistent and accurate square or bevelled edges with your Veritas bevel-up jointer. The 11" long anodized aluminum fence can be attached to either side of the plane with the brass thumbscrews provided; a set screw can be adjusted to square the fence to the sole.

As supplied, the 2" tall guiding face can be used to plane edges perfectly square to the face of your workpiece. It can also be used to shoot angles less than 90° when a bevelled wooden guide is attached to the inside face of the fence.

£194.74

£233.69

Bevel Up Jointer Fence for Veritas P3701  (Ref: P3705)

Spare Blades for Veritas P3701  (Ref: P34...)

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£33.80

£40.56

Veritas Router Plane P3801  (Ref: P3801)

The Veritas router plane is the Stanley #71 reborn with radical improvements. An invaluable tool for work on stopped or through dadoes and grooves, or for any work that requires an area cut to a
precise depth. The blade depth is regulated by a fine screw feed that travels 1/32" per turn for precise adjustment, with the resulting depth of cut controlled by a positive locking depth stop. Unique to the Veritas router plane is a spring-loaded blade-clamping collar that holds the blade in position when the collar is loosened. It provides tactile feedback, allowing controlled blade
adjustment to a depth of 1". The collar can also be set to fully release for quick and easy blade removal, for repositioning in front of the post for general work, behind the post for bullnose
applications, or laterally (left or right) for work on hinge gains.

Made to the same high standards as our other planes, the ductile cast iron body has been accurately machined and ground flat. Weight is 2 lb. The large wooden knobs are positioned to provide both comfort and excellent control. If you would like to customize a pair of handles, a hardware kit that includes two turned brass connectors, two hanger bolts, a hex bolt, and a mandrel for lathe
mounting is available separately.

Includes three cutters: 1/4" and 1/2" straight, and 1/2" pointed (for final smoothing). In addition to using for dadoes or grooves, the router plane is the perfect tool for inlay or intarsia work, or for cleaning out areas for hardware installation, where fine control is critical.

£111.28

£133.54

Spare Blades for Veritas P3801  (Ref: P38...)

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