- Only Plane/No blade
Medium-size Veritas router plane that takes the narrow blades of the large router plane. Depth stop included. Supplied without blade.
The Veritas medium router plane is slightly larger than the small router plane and takes the same narrow one-piece blades as the Veritas large router plane. You can therefore use the full range of narrow blades, metric from 2 to 6 mm and imperial from 1/16" to 1/4".
In the inboard position the sole surrounds the blade, so the plane registers on the workpiece all round and can bridge a recess. This gives stability on narrow stock and for inlay work. In the outboard position the blade sits outside the body for bullnose work up to a shoulder or a stopped groove.
A wave washer under the clamping knob holds the blade when the knob is loosened, so depth can be set in small, controlled steps. A stainless-steel depth stop is included and clamps to the blade shaft. With the depth stop the plane cuts up to 25 mm (1") deep, without it up to 44 mm (1 3/4").
The body is ductile cast iron, machined and ground flat. The plane does not accept the inlay cutter head for the large router plane. Made in Canada.
Width 89 mm (3 1/2"), depth 76 mm (3"). Weight approx. 370 g (13 oz).
Supplied with depth stop, without blade. Blades sold separately.
Data sheet
Specific References
Our separate router plane blades fit the Veritas medium and large router planes. In the two smallest Veritas models, the small router plane and the miniature router plane, only the blades supplied with the plane fit.
If you want to be able to switch between blades, choose the medium or the large model. The medium model is not much bigger than the small one, while the miniature plane is much smaller. Unless you need a miniature plane to save space, the medium model gives you more options.
If you have an older router plane from another maker, compare the dimensions: the shank of our router plane blades is square and at most 12 × 12 mm. Compare that with the hole in the clamp of your plane.
Which plane to start with depends on what you will do, but for most people a smoothing plane (No. 4) or a jack plane (No. 5) is a good first choice. The smoothing plane gives smooth surfaces, and the jack plane is a versatile plane for both rough work and truing edges.
Low-angle jack planes such as the Lie-Nielsen No. 62 and the Veritas low-angle jack are also popular all-round planes. A block plane is a good addition for end grain and chamfers. The guide explains how the hand plane is built and which types exist.
Planes of cast iron and steel rust easily, especially in unheated workshops and from moisture on your hands. Wipe the plane after use and protect bare surfaces with a thin layer of wax or oil that will not mark the wood.
Store your planes dry, ideally in a plane sock or box. If rust has already formed, the guide shows how to clean and protect them.
Most products are restocked on an ongoing basis, but delivery times from the manufacturer vary. When an item is out of stock, the button Notify me when available appears on the product page.
Click the button and enter your email address, and we will email you as soon as the item is back in stock. If you are logged in, your email address is registered automatically. If you want to know when the next delivery is expected, you are welcome to contact us.
How often items are restocked depends on the supplier. We receive deliveries from Veritas about once a month, Lie-Nielsen ships in batches and we order from Incra about once a year. You can also add the item to a wishlist in your account, where you can see whether it is in stock.
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