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Authorised Dealer  |  Verum  |  SKU: VRMPLJ5

Verum No. 5 Jack Plane

Regular price £186.95
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The versatile jack plane for everything from timber preparation to light smoothing — balanced, accurate, and ready for any project.

Created with Peter Sefton’s hands-on input and precision-machined to perform perfectly from the first cut — no fettling, no fuss.

  • Warranty: Lifetime warranty for peace of mind
  • Price Match Promise
  • Order by 2pm for Same Day Dispatch – Mon to Fri
  • UK Delivery from £4.50 | FREE over £85
  • UK Next Day Delivery Available
  • Click & Collect Available
  • 45 Day Hassle-free Returns
  • Worldwide Shipping | No Hidden Costs

Product Highlights

  • All-purpose design for timber preparation, levelling, and light smoothing
  • Ready to use straight from the box — minimal tune-up required
  • Ergonomic Bubinga handle for comfort and reduced fatigue
  • Oversized brass adjuster wheel for easy one-finger depth changes
  • Bedrock frog for full blade support and quick, damage-free mouth adjustment
  • T10 carbon steel blade for long-lasting edge retention and easy sharpening

Description

The Verum No. 5 Jack Plane is the workhorse of the bench — narrow enough for nimble handling yet long enough for accurate levelling. Its lighter weight and versatile setup make it perfect for timber preparation: with a heavily cambered blade it quickly removes saw marks, twist, or cup, while a slightly cambered blade allows for smoothing on larger projects. It’s equally at home preparing stock for a smoothing plane or performing groundwork before flattening with a longer fore or jointer plane — a true all-rounder.

Designed with Peter Sefton

Each Verum plane is the result of collaboration between our manufacturer and Wood Workers Workshop’s owner, Peter Sefton — a master craftsman and woodworking educator. His hands-on experience shaped every element from blade geometry to handle comfort, ensuring these planes are genuinely made by woodworkers, for woodworkers.

Ergonomics & Comfort

Bespoke Bubinga Handle
Designed by Peter Sefton, the ergonomic rear handle transfers power efficiently while keeping your hand relaxed and blister-free during long sessions.

Balanced Weight Distribution
Perfectly proportioned for control and accuracy across a wide range of planing tasks.

Blade Control & Adjustment

Oversized Adjuster Wheel
Makes fine-tuning easy — tweak blade depth with just a finger, mid-cut, without adjusting your grip.

Precision Lateral Adjuster
Tight-tolerance bearing and engineered brass tab ensure the blade stays exactly where you want it — no drift, no frustration.

Minimal Setup Required
Every plane is assembled with precision-machined parts, allowing you to start work immediately without a lengthy fettling process.

Build Quality & Performance

Superior Bedrock Frog Design
Provides full support to the blade and allows mouth adjustment without removing the iron — for faster, damage-free setup. The tight tolerance between frog and body eliminates chatter for a cleaner finish.

3mm Low Profile Cap Iron (Chip Breaker)
Reduces vibration, supports the blade edge, and curls shavings away for a flawless surface.

T10 Carbon Steel Blade
Holds a razor-sharp edge and sharpens easily — water-cooled and hardened to RC63 for lasting performance.

Lifetime Warranty
Built to last for decades in the workshop — backed by our lifetime guarantee

Specification

Plane dimensions 353mm x 62mm (14" x 2-7/16")
Blade 50mm x 3mm (2" x 1/8")
Body CR40 ductile iron, stress-relieved and precision ground
Blade material T10 carbon steel, hardened to RC63
Weight 2.81kg
Standards Built to British Standards

Delivery & Returns

Same-Day Dispatch

Orders placed before 2pm (Monday–Friday) are usually dispatched the same day. All deliveries are fully trackable.

UK Mainland Delivery Options

Service Delivery Time / Notes Price
FREE UK Delivery 1–2 days — orders over £85 FREE
Economy Delivery 2–3 days £4.50
Standard Delivery 1–2 days £5.95
Express Next Day Next working day — orders placed by 2pm (Mon–Thurs) £7.99
Express Pre-Noon Next working day before noon — orders placed by 2pm (Mon–Thurs) £15.95
Saturday Delivery Saturday delivery — orders placed by 2pm Friday £25.50
Click & Collect Open for collection: 9am–4:30pm (Mon–Fri) FREE

Important information

  • Express Pre-Noon and Saturday services aren’t available to Northern Ireland, Scottish Highlands, Islands or remote postcodes — Express Next Day takes 2 days and other services may be slower.
  • Large or heavy items may not qualify for Express Pre-Noon or Saturday delivery to your area — we’ll contact you if this applies.
  • Click & Collect – Collection available after you receive “Ready for Pickup” email — most orders before 2pm are same day.

International Delivery

We ship worldwide to over 200 countries. No hidden costs — all duties and taxes are calculated at checkout.

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Hassle-free Returns

All orders are covered by our 45-day Hassle-free Returns guarantee.

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