{"product_id":"smoothing-jack-plane-no-5","title":"Smoothing Jack Plane No. 5 Ductile Cast Iron Woodworking Hand Plane -350mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff8000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Specification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003eThe \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSmoothing Jack Plane No. 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a versatile, high-quality woodworking hand plane designed for \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esmoothing, jointing, flattening and trimming timber to final size\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Its balanced size and weight make it an excellent all-purpose bench plane for both professional woodworkers and serious woodworking enthusiasts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003eBuilt for efficient material removal and fine finishing, this No. 5 Jack Plane can handle a wide range of woodworking tasks, from preparing rough timber to producing exceptionally fine shavings on demanding or dense woods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003eThe plane body and frog are manufactured from \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003estrong ductile cast iron\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, providing excellent rigidity, durability and stability during use. The sole and sides are \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eprecision-lapped flat across their entire length\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, helping provide accurate and consistent results.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003eThe frog and frog seating are based on \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eearly traditional hand plane designs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. The fully machined seating provides \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003efull-surface contact between the frog and plane body\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, giving the cutting iron excellent stability and helping minimise movement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003eThe cutting iron can be advanced to create an almost \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ezero-clearance mouth opening\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, allowing the plane to produce exceptionally fine shavings and helping reduce tear-out when working with dense, figured or difficult timber.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003eThe mouth opening can also be adjusted \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ewithout removing the frog and cutting iron assembly\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003eLength\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e: 350mm, \u003cb\u003eBlade Thickness: \u003c\/b\u003e2mm\u003cb\u003e, Blade Angle\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e45°\u003cb\u003e, Blade Width: \u003c\/b\u003e50mm\u003cb\u003e, Blade Bevel: \u003c\/b\u003e35°\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for dense, figured and challenging woods\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalanced size and mass for general bench work, Suitable for professional and hobby woodworking.\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal or flattening boards, jointing edges and trimming timber.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003eTo adjust the mouth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003eLoosen the two outer screws at the rear of the frog seating pad.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003eTurn the central screw \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eclockwise\u003c\/span\u003e to reduce the mouth opening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003eTurn the central screw \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ecounterclockwise\u003c\/span\u003e to increase the mouth opening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003eRetighten the outer screws after adjustment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KavTak Tools","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47500407832732,"sku":null,"price":49.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/7104\/5788\/files\/jack-plane-51.jpg?v=1788228051","url":"https:\/\/kavtak.com.au\/products\/smoothing-jack-plane-no-5","provider":"KavTak Tools","version":"1.0","type":"link"}