Compare Veritas #6 Fore Plane – Manufacturing Second

About Veritas seconds: this stock of our PM-V11 #6 fore plane (05P2871) has some minor cosmetic flaw – a scratch, a pit in the casting or tiny blemishes – but the plane is functionally perfect. Quantities of seconds are limited and expected to sell out quickly. One of our largest bench planes, the #6 fore plane is ideal for smoothing and flattening large surfaces, such as panels, table tops and workbench tops. The long sole ensures accuracy, as it will not follow the bumps and valleys that a shorter plane would. Like all our Veritas bench planes, the #6 fore plane incorporates a frog that extends all the way to the sole. This unique design provides complete blade support, reducing chatter and allowing quick mouth adjustment. It can be closed to a narrow slit for fine shavings and minimum tear-out, or opened for heavier cuts, all without removing the lever cap or other parts; just loosen two screws and set the opening with the thumb wheel. The body is fully stress-relieved ductile cast iron. The surface-ground 18" × 2 7/8" sole is flat and square to the sides, with extra-large side wings for stable shooting. The hardwood front knob and rear tote provide excellent control and comfort. A combined feed and lateral adjustment mechanism make blade setting easy and accurate. The 2 3/8" wide lapped blade is a full 1/8" thick, made of PM-V11 tool steel. Patented. Made in Canada.