Woodworking etc | Suika Smoothing Plane

Blacksmith: 3Rd Generation Tsunesaburo

Blade Set At: 41 Degrees

Blade Angle: 28 Degrees

Type Of Steel: Blue Steel, Forge-Welded To Soft Iron

Dai (Body) Wood: White Oak

Dai (Body) Length: Ranges From 9″ To 12″ Depending On The Width Of Blade

A Smoothing Plane Is Used To Smooth The Roughness And Tears Of A Wooden Surface. Compared To A Block Plane, A Smoothing Plane Has A Bigger Body And Can Be Used To Smooth Large Boards And Lumbers.

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

The Blackmith For The Suika Series Is 3Rd Generation Tsunesaburo Who Is A Plane Maker In Miki City, Hyogo Prefecture. The Blade Is Stamped With The Character “Suika” Which Translates To Jade Flower. Recommended For First-Time Japanese Plane User. *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.

Warning

This Product Can Potentially Expose You To Chemicals Including Lead, Nickel And Chromium Which Are Known To The State Of California To Cause Cancer And Birth Defects Or Other Reproductive Harm.