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Finding a well made, affordable bench plane is becoming more and more difficult.  The premium planes currently on the market are truly spectacular tools, at spectacular prices.  If your budget does not include $300 to $500 for one plane we invite you to consider these well made planes from Anant.  We have been pleasantly surprised by the quality of materials and workmanship found in these solid tools.   The heavy castings are accurately and neatly machined.  The hardwood handles are beautiful and comfortable to hold.  After a basic tune-up our test plane yielded outstanding results producing smooth, crisp surfaces with curly, thin shavings.  Made in India

Stock Number

Description

Price Purchase
895-1300              #3 Smooth Plane   L 9 1/4", 1 3/4" wide blade $30.95 Add to Cart
895-1400             #4 Smooth Plane  L 9 3/4", 2" wide blade $30.95 Add to Cart
895-1500             #5 Jack Plane  L 14" 2" wide blade $43.95 Add to Cart
895-1600             #6 Fore Plane  L 18", 2" wide blade $57.95 Add to Cart
895-1700             #7 Jointer Plane  L 22", 2 3/8" wide blade $88.95 Add to Cart
895-1800            #8 Jointer Plane  L 24", 2 5/8" wide blade $99.95 Add to Cart

 


 

Anant Premier Planes

Anant, known for making affordable and reliable tools, has now added a “Premier” line to their wide range of hand planes. They have specifically targeted the features that make a good plane even better. The Premier planes feature stricter quality control, heavier castings, finer machining, truer soles, thicker blades, thicker chip breakers, brass adjustment crews, and wooden handles.  Anant’s new line of planes offers the woodworker a significant step up in quality at a very affordable price.

Two sizes available:

#4 Smooth Plane: 9 3/4” length x 2” blade

#5 Jack Plane: 14” length x 2” blade

 

 

Stock Number Description Price Purchase
 899-1400 Anant #4 Premier Smooth Plane $45.95 Add to Cart
899-1500 Anant #5 Premier Jack Plane $65.95 Add to Cart

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Made in England by Stanley these are arguably the single most useful hand tools in the woodworking shop.  Handy for trim work, end grain planing, fine surfacing of difficult woods and much more.  The compact size of these planes makes them perfect for one handed work where a full size tool would be bulky and awkward.  Accurately machined from fine cast iron with brass adjusting knobs.  Two styles are available, low angle (13 1/2°) for end grain work and standard angle (20°) for general finish and trim work.  Blades require honing before use.

6 1/4" overall length, low angle blade is 1 3/8" wide.
6 1/4" overall length, standard angle blade is 1 5/8" wide.

Description Stock Number Price Purchase
    60 1/2 Low Angle Block Plane 660-4500 $43.80 Add to Cart
Replacement Blade for 660-4500 660-4510 $6.65 Add to Cart
9 1/2 Standard Block Plane 660-4600 $45.75 Add to Cart
Replacement Blade for 660-4600 660-4605 $6.60 Add to Cart

 

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Wooden Smooth Plane
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The tactile feel and light weight make wood planes irresistible to lovers of hand tools.  Many craftsmen would like to own one but have been put off by the high prices.  If that describes you, take a close look at our new wood bodied plane.  This tool, made in Holland of kiln dried Red Beech with a Hornbeam sole, will fulfill all of your expectations for how a fine plane should perform.  The nicely machined body is attached to the sole with a corrugated joint (see picture on right) which ensures a strong, permanent bond.  All surfaces are sanded smooth and coated with protective lacquer finish. 

The blade and chip breaker are extraordinary.  Each is over 1/8" thick and their combined stiffness eliminates all flex and chatter.  The carbon steel blade will take and hold a very keen edge.  Treat yourself to this affordable, quality plane.  You'll be glad you did!

Wedged wooden plane blades are easy to adjust by tapping the metal button at the rear, or the wedge and blade. Instructions for set-up and use included.

Overall length 9 1/4".  Blade width 1 3/4".

Description

Stock Number Price Purchase
HBS Smooth Plane 835-1400 $75.95 Add to Cart

 

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Wooden Rabbet Plane

A hand tool users delight!. This simple, effective tool is designed and built to produce excellent results. The tough hornbeam body has an adjustable mouth (secured with a wing nut) making it possible to narrow the throat opening for fine cuts. The extra thick carbon steel blade eliminates flex and assures smooth, accurate cuts. Tune-up and blade adjustment instructions included.

9 3/8" overall length, 1 3/16" blade width.

Description

Stock Number Price Purchase
HBS Rabbet Plane 835-1800 $69.95 Add to Cart

 


 

Ibex Violin Makers Planes

Ibex Violin Makers Planes are the finest available. Designed by Irving Sloane they are cast in silicon bronze and feature a curved bottom design for easy shaping of concave surfaces. The large thumbscrew allows quick and secure adjustment of the chrome vanadium steel blade. 

Bottom curvature is both front to back and side to side. 

Description Stock Number Price Purchase
 8mm blade x 25mm length Ibex Plane 50501 $35.00 Add to Cart
8mm Replacement Blade 50506-8 $9.50 Add to Cart
       
 10mm blade x 30mm length Ibex Plane 50502 $36.00 Add to Cart
10mm Replacement Blade 50506-10 $9.50 Add to Cart
       
 12mm blade x 36mm length Ibex Plane 50503 $38.00 Add to Cart
12mm Replacement Blade 50506-12 $10.50 Add to Cart
       
 18mm blade x 47mm length Ibex Plane 50504 $42.00 Add to Cart
18mm Replacement Blade 50506-18 $11.50 Add to Cart

 

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