Luban® No. 102 Bronze Low Angle Block Plane

Luban® Bronze Low Angle Block Plane Bronze Block Plane

Luban® No. 102 Bronze Low Angle Block Plane, No. 103 Bronze Block Plane

Name: Luban® No. 102 Bronze Low Angle Block Plane, No. 103 Bronze Block Plane
Brand: levoite
SKU: LEV102
Price: 145.99 USD
Availability: InStock

$145.99

Type

102 (12 degrees)

103 (20 degrees)

102 Blade

103 Blade

Quantity

DESCRIPTION :
Luban No. 102 Bronze Low Angle Block Plane, No. 103 Bronze Block Plane - Fine Woodworking. Based on the Luban No. 102, No. 103, this small plane fits perfectly in the hand, slips easily into the pocket, and is destined to become the most useful tool in your workshop.

Cast in bronze, this delightful little block plane is traditionally carried in the apron pocket, ready for immediate and frequent use.It has a super smooth, low ratio, type 3 adjuster.

"BEST OVERALL BLOCK PLANE"
& "BEST VALUE BLOCK PLANE"
Fine Woodworking Tool Guide

FEATURES :
For musical makers, model makers and similar precise work

Features of No. 102
¦ Material of body: bronze casting
¦ Degree of blade with sole: 12 degree
¦ Blade size: 3mm thick, 32mm wide / Blade is 1¼" wide x 1/8" thick
¦ Base (sole) size: 137mm/ 5¼" long, 41mm width
¦ Weight: 486g / 15.2 oz
Or
Features of No. 103
¦ Material of body: bronze casting
¦ Degree of blade with sole: 20 degree
¦ Blade size: 3mm thick, 32mm wide/ Blade is 1¼" wide x 1/8" thick
¦ Base (sole) size: 137mm/ 5¼" long, 41mm width
¦ Weight: 486g / 15.2 oz

Luban® No. 102 Bronze Low Angle Block Plane, No. 103 Bronze Block Plane

In the early stages of a piece, an apron plane might be used to make small adjustments to the ends of squared timber blanks, or to create chamfers on waste material before it is cut away, both to aid visibility and prevent breakout.

In the later stages it may be used to fine tune joinery or sliding components to achieve the desired fit; or to take tiny threads off sharp corners to strengthen them. In some cases it may even be needed after a piece is finished, to correct the odd squeak or binding drawer.

Luban No. 102 Bronze Apron Plane

Notes on use:

To adjust the blade, loosen the cap wheel until it is just beginning to exert the lightest possible pressure on the blade.
Position the blade laterally with finger and thumb and then, with the plane sole down on a piece of timber, advance the blade until it just makes contact with the surface.
Wind the cap iron screw twice (about half a rotation) and take a test shaving and adjust if necessary.
You don't need to apply all of the tension that the thumbwheel is capable of, it has the mechanical advantage of a screw thread and a 2:1 lever advantage, so two twists is plenty.

Luban® No. 102 Bronze Low Angle Block Plane, No. 103 Bronze Block Plane

Bought this for my son's 18th Birthday present as he is doing a cabinet making apprentership...He had spotted this on your website...we were a little sceptical as to how good the quality was going to be as he had not heard of the make, but he is over the moon with it...and his work mates want it!!

arrived today. excellent service and delivery. Straight from the box ,without sharpening this tool takes lovely shavings. can't wait to hone it and see what results i get. Ergonomically ,one of the best tools i have had in my hand. a thing of beauty.

My third Quangsheng plane all of which are of an excellent quality and superb value for money. The 102 is a delight to hold and rightly called an “apron plane” as that’s where it fits perfectly.
On delivery It was perfectly adequate to use but after half an hours fettling it’s now a joy to behold. The micro adjuster is precise and brass clamp screw easily accessible - unlike the rebate plane where I had to reshape the cap iron to enable finger access. With the low angle and great feel this will undoubtedly become my go to small plane.
Speedy service from LEVOITE. Can’t be faulted.

I own three Luban Bronze Block Planes. Over the past few years they have really worked hard in my workshop. I have consistently been impressed with the edge retention on the blades on all three. These planes are the best value block planes on the market by far. Thet set I own comprises the #101, #102 and #103 in bronze. I recommened them all to new woodworkers starting out on a tight budget as well as to other seasoned makers, you will not be disappointed!

I used to own the lie neilson version but it got stolen from my tool box on a building site and couldn't afford to replace it at the time. Several years later I decided to treat myself to a new one but discovered this and after reading a few reviews I decided to get it. A waited a while to post a review to properly use it and get a feel for it and I really like it. The only difference between it and the lie neilson is the depth adjustment screw, for actual use once the blade is locked in place it's not an issue so would definitely recommend it.

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