Verum No. 4 1/2 Smoothing Plane

The No. 4-1/2 Smoothing Plane is designed for smoothing and finishing larger stock. A slightly longer, wider and heavier plane compared to its sister No.4 plane. The extra width offers an increased footprint to the sole on your workpiece, increasing stability. A wider shaving is created meaning fewer passes of the plane are required. The extra mass leads to a more sure-footed feel, cutting through the most demanding of timbers for the perfect mirror-like finish.

Wood Workers Workshop’s owner, Peter Sefton, worked with our manufacturer to improve and perfect a new generation of bench planes, which we are proud to include under our Verum brand.

Bespoke Handle

We have designed and crafted the rear handle to create a comfortable, enduring, ergonomic shape; reducing blisters, cramping and fatigue with a grip developed to transfer power to the cutting edge.

Enhanced Blade Adjustment 

Increasing the diameter of the blade adjuster wheel has made fine-tuning easier, there’s no need to move the hand when making that slight one-fingered depth tweak. 

Precise Lateral Blade Control

Lateral adjustment lever with a tight tolerance bearing for precise movement of the blade. Engineered brass tab end lever, rather than a pressed and bent steel. Adding that high quality finish to our range of planes.

Superior Bedrock Frog

The tried and tested Bedrock Frog provides greater plane blade support and it is super easy to close the mouth without removing the blade, ensuring perfect quick setup and no cutter edge damage. The tight tolerance-matched component machining provides a full contact area between the frog and body, eliminating blade chatter for a cleaner finish.

Low Profile Cap Iron

The low-profile, 3mm thick cap iron (or chip breaker) dampens vibration and supports the cutting edge, curling shavings away from the blade and leaving a perfect surface finish.

Water Hardened Blade

Excellent edge retention and easy sharpening from this 3mm thick water-cooled and hardened T10 carbon steel blade.

Features

• Ideal for smoothing and finishing larger timbers
• Requires minimal tune-up prior to use
• Fully machined adjustable Bedrock frog
• Engineered lateral adjuster with bearing and brass tab
• Close tolerance low profile 3mm cap iron dampens vibration
• Brushed finish stainless steel lever cap
• Crafted Bubinga handle provides comfort and control

Specifications

• Plane dimensions 265mm x 72mm (10-1/2" x 2-7/8")
• Blade 60mm x 3mm (2-3/8"x 1/8")
• Precision ground stress-relieved CR40 ductile iron casting
• T10 high carbon steel blade water-cooled and hardened to RC63
• Weighs 2.7kg
• Conforms to British Standards