The bed angle (12°), bevel-up blade, depth adjustment and adjustable mouth are all features reminiscent of superior block planes. The No. 62 performs exceptionally well when used on a shooting board. The 12° bed combined with a bevel angle of 25° gives you an effective cutting angle of 37°.
Ensure correct angle is maintained on bevel edge chisels and plane irons when used with diamond whetstone. Roller with alloy body which self-centre clamps bevel edge chisels from 1/4 inch (6.35mm) to 1-1/4 (32mm) and plane irons up to 2- 9/16 inch (65mm) wide. The setting device is marked for 25 degree and 35 degree angles. Positive location for roller and blade. Adjustable stop for setting blade angle. Use with 63mm (2 1/2 inch) wide x 178mm (7 inch) long bench stones or workshop stones. Not for use with Firmer chisels or short blade (Butt) chisels.
These planes are very useful for hobbyists for doing small precise jobs where a bigger plane would be too large. Manufactured from selected brass having a hardwood surface which is accurately ground. Blades are hardened and tempered. They are great for adjusting the sole of small planes, as well as for touch up on full size projects. This set comes completely packed in a beautiful wooden box.