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