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Veritas NX60 premium block plane with a corrosion-resistant nickel ductile iron body, Norris-type adjuster and adjustable mouth. Supplied with a PM-V11 blade.
The NX60 is the Veritas premium version of the low-angle block plane. The body is cast from nickel-resist ductile iron containing about 20% nickel, which resists corrosion while keeping the properties of standard ductile iron. The sole and sides are machined and surface ground to tolerances twice as tight as the usual Veritas standard.
The knobs and wheels have elliptical knurling for a better grip, and the redesigned lever cap forms an almost continuous contact surface for the hand, with clear positions for the fingers.
The Norris-type adjuster controls both depth and lateral setting with no more than a quarter turn of backlash. It is locked into the body and cannot come unseated. The mouth is set by loosening a stainless-steel locking knob, and a set screw in the throat makes the setting repeatable and keeps the toe from touching the blade. The toe is fully enclosed by the body.
Supplied with a PM-V11 blade with a 25° bevel, 35 mm (1 3/8") wide and 3.6 mm (9/64") thick. The back of the blade is lapped flat within ±0.005 mm (±0.0002") across the working area.
Length 168 mm (6 5/8"), width 44 mm (1 3/4"), blade width 35 mm (1 3/8"), blade thickness 3.6 mm (9/64"), bed angle 12°, bevel angle 25°, PM-V11 steel. Sole and sides flat and square within +0.000/−0.038 mm (+0.000"/−0.0015"). Patented. Made in Canada.
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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.
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