This A55 Trying Plane (alternatively known as a fore or jointer plane) has an adjustable blade set at 55 degrees - which excels on hard, difficult, or reversing grain. Used for smoothing long surfaces and jointing long boards. Works very well when used on a shooting board. A cabinet makers work horse.

• It is 18 1/8” long x 2 5/8” wide x 1 5/8” high.

• Weighs 4 lbs.

• Option of a O1 Tool Steel (O1 TS) blade hardened to RC 62-64 OR a High Speed Steel (HSS) blade hardened to RC 62.

• Blade pitch is 55 degrees for excellent results on hard or difficult grain.

• Blade is reversible to bevel up, effectively creating a blade pitch of 85 degrees, allowing it to be used as a scraper on difficult and reversing grain. It’s two tools in one!

• HSS is ideal if you plan to reverse the plane to bevel up and use it as a scraper, as it will hold up better under heat. However, it will take longer to sharpen.

• The blade is 3 7/8” long x 2” wide x 1/4” thick.

• For adjustment there is a fine thread screw with lateral movement (10th of a turn gives meaningful change in depth).

• The mouth is protected by a brass rub plate.

• Knob and tote handle superbly shaped by Ross Burgess.

• Made from Gidgee, a very dense and stable Australian wood.
  
  Download the A55 Trying Plane Guide here.

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