{"product_id":"hp-12-smoothing-plane","title":"HP-12 Dual Angle Bench Plane","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #408402;\"\u003eIn Stock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreaking Tradition with Amazing Versatilty!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bridge-city-tool-works.myshopify.com\/pages\/hp-12-dual-angle-bench-plane\"\u003e\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0031\/0470\/2577\/files\/Click_to_view_more_details._e7eabf05-c784-4a48-9db1-9dba5702d53d_1024x1024.png?v=1635734724\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0031\/0470\/2577\/files\/Click_to_view_more_details._e7eabf05-c784-4a48-9db1-9dba5702d53d_1024x1024.png?v=1635734724\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe HP-12 Dual Angle Bench Plane, designed by John Economaki, is unlike any other smoother past or present in the quality, workmanship, and performance. We believe this dedication to quality and performance will rub off in your work. This lightweight plane is one of the most versatile and usable planes and may be the only bench plane you'll ever need!\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Ergonomically Designed Front and Rear Totes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rear tote is investment cast 304 stainless steel with the two interior cavities painted black. Shaped to invoke the illusion of movement. The highly polished curved surfaces add a nice reflective contrast to the colors of the plane components. The variable chamfer at the top of the tote ties in nicely with the graceful chamfers of the plane sides. The angle is perpendicular to the iron edge directing the forward motion of the plane straight at the cutting edge.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll metal front and rear totes which fit nicely in both small and large hands. The front tote \"mushroom\" is turned from aluminum, bead blasted and anodized black. This shape is more hand friendly than the more common \"balloon\" totes and is threaded into the throat plate allowing for precise adjustment of the mouth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnique Blade Retention Mechanism\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimply pull the sculpted \"D\" lever and the entire blade retention mechanism swings\u003cbr\u003eout of the way to facilitate iron removal. It is fast, fun, the pressure is adjustable, and\u003cbr\u003eyou have never seen anything like it. There are no free parts - the mechanism is integrated into the body.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIron Adjustment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth cutting depth and cant (iron angle) can be adjusted by the lead screw under the lever easily and precisely.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCutting Depth Adjustment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe iron is engaged to the depth adjuster via a pin nut attached to a 0.5mm thread pitch lead screw. One full revolution of the lead screw increases the depth of cut by 0.1mm (0.004\"). The lead screw is housed in a split pivot nut turned from solid brass and the result is a backlash free mechanism that is field adjustable by hand. This mechanism is as smooth as butter in use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIron Cant Adjustment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIron canting can be achieved by shifting the lead screw side to side but in practice this is not as preferable, or as fast, as canting with the fingers through the sides of the plane body.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDual Ground lrons\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe robust irons (0.225\"\/5.7 mm thick) are a full two inches wide (50.8 mm) and hardened to Rc 60-62 from A2 tool steel. They are lapped to a mirror finish--no flattening required.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HP-12 Dual Angle Bench Plane comes with two irons with four unique purposes. The available grinds eliminate the need for multiple planes. This plane, with these attack angle choices, may be the only bench plane you will ever use or need.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe attack angle of 42 degrees is used for low angle work. The attack angle of 47 degrees is used for standard work. The attack angle of 60 degrees is used for woods you like to swear at. Lastly, there is a scrub iron grind. It is included and designed to be used for quick cross grain flattening of wavy or difficult grained stock.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Guard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen bedded, the non-business edge is protected with an aluminum blade guard which is mandatory when sharpening to avoid injury. The guard attaches to the iron with rare earth magnets.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbility to Add Depth Skids\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe single distinguishing feature of the HP-12 over any other plane made today is the ability to add depth skids; essentially turning your plane into a 2\" thickness planer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ability to thickness plane to a precise thickness is an incredible benefit for box makers, for making louvers, models, musical instrument makers, inlay strips...tc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe skids feature rounded soles which not only reduce friction but allow you to set them at different depths for creating accurate tapered stock (louvers) without having to sand. Either straight or tapered, you cut until the plane no longer makes a shaving-it is fun and the accuracy is amazing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is entirely possible, and easy, to make multiple components with a thickness\u003cbr\u003ethat does not vary more than 0.002\" (0.05mm)!\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"In Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21738737336433,"sku":"6001199","price":579.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0031\/0470\/2577\/products\/2.png?v=1687331330","url":"https:\/\/bridgecitytools.mom\/products\/hp-12-smoothing-plane","provider":"Bridge City Tool Works","version":"1.0","type":"link"}