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The Lie-Nielsen Small Shoulder Plane is based on the Record 041, which
was in turn based on a Preston model. The body of this all-metal
Shoulder Plane is cast of Ductile Iron, and the cap is Bronze. Body is
5 3/4” long by 5/8” wide, weighs 1.35 lbs., and has
an adjustable mouth.
We have made some design improvements to the Record version.
The cap is a bit higher in the back to allow a better grip; the front
of the cap is closer to the bevel of the blade for better support; the
geometry of the mouth will allow better chip clearance; the mouth
adjustment is much easier, and the blade is much harder and thicker.
Geometry: The blade is bedded in the tool
at 18° with a 25° bevel, making the included cutting
angle 43°.
Blade Sharpening: The blade comes ready to
use. Slight additional honing will increase performance. A secondary
bevel of up to 5 degrees helps achieve a razor edge quickly.
This also
improves edge life in hardwoods. For more information on
advanced sharpening we suggest David Charlesworth’s DVD Hand Tool Techniques Part 1:
Plane Sharpening.
Mouth Adjustment:
Loosen the lock screw on the top front of the tool by a half turn or
so. Adjust the mouth opening by turning the screw head at the very
front of the tool with a screwdriver. Make sure you do not close the
mouth on the blade edge. Re-tighten the lock screw.
Blade Adjustment: Loosen the Brass
spinwheel under the cap a couple of turns, tighten it halfway, and
adjust the blade with the Stainless Steel adjuster nut. Make sure the
mouth is open adequately before advancing the blade to avoid damaging
your edge. Re-tighten the spinwheel. Do not over tighten.
The blade is about .005" wider than the body —
align the edge of the blade with the side of the body that you want it
to be flush with. Laying the tool on its side can help you do this
quickly and accurately. Or if you wish, you can grind a little material
off the side of the blade to make it flush with both sides.
Maintenance: The body of this tool is cast
Ductile Iron and will rust. To protect it, you should oil, wax and/or
wrap the tool after use. At the least, wipe your fingerprints off with
an oily rag. The body casting is ground dead flat. Occasional hand
lapping with fine wet/dry sandpaper (320 grit or higher) on a flat
surface will help remove dings and keep it true. The cap iron can be
polished with any good brass polish, or it can be allowed to patina
with age and use. Occasionally, the tool should be disassembled,
cleaned, and the moving parts oiled. The blade should be kept lightly
oiled to prevent rust, especially when the tool is not in use. We
recommend Camellia Oil, a vegetable oil based product. It is non-toxic,
odor-free and easy to use. Also, in our shop, we use a fine abrasive
handblock to remove any light surface oxide from tool bodies and
blades. Camellia Oil and the abrasive handblock are available from us.
Materials: The body is cast from Ductile
Iron, a very strong alloy that will take a lot of abuse. These castings
are fully stress-relieved, a process
that removes inherent stresses and ensures that the tool will remain
flat and true. The cap is Manganese Bronze. Other parts are Brass; the
adjuster nut is Stainless Steel.
The blade is A-2 Tool Steel hardened to Rockwell 60-62, cryogenically
treated and double tempered. Our heat treating technique ensures that
the blade will take and hold a very fine edge for a long time. After
heat treating, the blade is fully surface ground on the top, back, and
cutting edge, giving a smooth, flat surface that will take a mirror
finish very quickly. The .150” thickness provides solid
chatter-free cutting.
Guarantee: Materials and workmanship are
guaranteed for the life of your tool. Call for repairs or replacement
parts. We are available for advice if you ever have a problem using
your tool.
Proposition 65 Notice: Bronze and brass alloys contain lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
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