Woodworking etc | Michi Block Plane

Blacksmith: 3Rd Generation Tsunesaburo

Blade Set At: 41 Degree

Blade Angle: 28 Degree

Type Of Steel: White Steel #2, Forge-Welded To Soft Iron

Dai (Body) Wood: White Oak

Dai (Body) Length: Ranges From 4.75″ To 6.5″ Depending On The Width Of Blade

55Mm Blade Block Plane Is 9.5″ Long

Block Plane Is The Basic Plane Used For Shaving Any Small Work That May Be Hard To Work With A Smoothing Plane. Michi Series Is A Perfect Beginner Block Plane For Anyone Starting Woodworking. The Blackmith Is 3Rd Generation Tsunesaburo Who Is A Plane Maker In Miki City, Hyogo Prefecture. The Blade Is Stamped With The Character “Michi” Which Translates To Road Or “The Way”.

The Chipbreaker Which Is The Second Blade That Comes With The Plane, Breaks The Wood Fibers Immediately After They Are Cut And Reduce Tears.

*Almost All Traditional Planes Require Several Adjustment Before Use Because The Plane Makers Leaves The Plane In An “Almost-Ready To Go” Condition On Purpose To Allow Every Craftsman To Make Their Preferred Adjustments.

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