Set of 2 planes (No. 4½ and Hand plane 12°)

These two types of planes are ideal for finishing pieces that have been roughly machine-processed.

The development of these planes is based on the Herdim planes. They have been making them for decades for luthiers, who place great value on extreme precision and perfect workmanship. The solid, stress-relieving annealed cast steel planes* with finely lapped soles and right-angle ground cheeks are as much a sign of quality as the blades, which are at least 3 mm thick and made of SK4 steel (61 HRC). The easy-to-adjust planer feed allows for simple corrections, while the ergonomic, hard-worked grips and polished fins fit comfortably in the hand. Handles made of local red beech wood.

No. 4½

Blade width 60 mm
Blade thickness 3 mm
Blade material SK4 Steel
Overall length 265 mm
Weight 2.6 kg
Cutting angle/pattern Bevel down/cutting angle 40°- 45°
Application Smoothing (fine finishing)

Hand plane 12°
Blade width 35 mm
Blade thickness 3 mm
Blade material SK4 steel
Overall length 160 mm
Weight 840 g
Inclination angle 12 °