Melbourne Tool Company 50 Degree Low Angle Jointing Plane Blade (MTC-49551)

Melbourne Tool Company 50 Degree Low Angle Jointing Plane Blade (MTC-49551)

MTC low angle planes are designed with the bevel of the blade facing upwards when installed in the plane. This low angle design offers you the option to choose between three different blade cutting angles to suit the material and work at hand. This is a great advantage over traditional hand planes where the downward facing bevel is only present to relieve the cut. Take control of your woodworking with MTC low angle planes and blades.

FEATURES

• 50 degree blade: The 50 degree blade produces an effective cutting edge of 62 degrees. This very high cutting angle is ideal for smoothing figured timbers where tear out is a problem. Set in the jointing plane, this blade is great for avoiding tear out when working gnarled timber smooth.

• M2 High Speed Steel (HSS) blades: MTC plane blades are made from M2 High Speed Steel (HSS). With so many letters and numbers, reading about blade steel is a bit like eating alphabet soup whilst solving a sudoku. The truth is they all have their strengths and weaknesses, and they all get the job done just fine. MTC has chosen M2 HSS for its abrasion resistance, which means it will hold a sharp edge longer than many other steels. The compromise of course is that it’ll take a little longer to bring up an edge, yet you will be leaving your sharpening gear on the shelf for longer too. MTC plane blades are also thicker than the average plane, this eliminates vibration is the cut, ensuring a smooth uniform finish.

SPECS

• Warranty - Limited lifetime
• Plane steel - M2 HSS
• Plane blade dimensions - 3.2 x 60 x 112mm