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Lie-Nielsen No. 5 1/2 Jack Plane
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Lie-Nielsen No. 5 1/2 jack plane, the heaviest of the jack planes. It is comfortable and superbly balanced, as wide as the No. 7 jointer but only two-thirds the length. Ideal for truing wider boards.
Lie-Nielsen No. 5 1/2 jack plane, the heaviest of the jack planes. It is comfortable and superbly balanced, as wide as the No. 7 jointer but only two-thirds the length. Ideal for truing wider boards.
Specifications:
14-3/4" long
Blade is 2-3/8" wide x .140" thick
Iron body, 7 lbs
Lie-Nielsen bench planes (except for the No. 1) are based on the Stanley Bedrock-type planes. Bedrocks were Stanley's top line of bench planes, heavier and better made than the standard. In addition, the construction of the frog is unique: it features a fully machined fit between frog and body, adjustable from the rear without having to remove the blade and cap. This allows you to easily change the mouth setting from a coarse to fine cut for difficult woods or fine smoothing passes.
The planes work the same way and have the same blade, frog and precision, so the difference is the material of the body:
Bronze – heavier, which gives a calm, steady stroke, and it does not rust. The surface develops an attractive patina over time.
Cast iron – a little lighter and less expensive. The surface needs protecting against rust with wax, for example.
A No. 4 smoothing plane in bronze weighs 2 kg, for example, while the same plane in cast iron weighs 1.8 kg. Choose bronze if you want extra mass and no rust, and cast iron if you want a lighter plane at a lower price.
Yes. Lie-Nielsen bench planes come with a frog bedded at 45° as standard, just like Stanley planes. For the No. 4 and No. 5 planes there is a frog with a 50° bed angle (York pitch).
The higher angle makes it easier to smooth wood with difficult grain without tear-out. The frog is swapped in a few minutes and fits Lie-Nielsen planes that take a 2" (51 mm) blade. For the No. 4 1/2, 5 1/2, 6 and 7 there are frogs for 2 3/8" (60 mm) blades. The frogs do not fit other makes.
Yes. All Lie-Nielsen planes are supplied complete and ready to use, with frog, chip breaker and a lapped A2 blade. You do not need to buy the blade separately.
Iron body means the plane body is cast iron, as opposed to the bronze models. PM-V11 is not available for Lie-Nielsen, as it is Veritas' own steel. The plane comes in a brown box with the Lie-Nielsen logo on the lid, which is easy to gift wrap.
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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Lie-Nielsen No. 5 1/2 jack plane, the heaviest of the jack planes. It is comfortable and superbly balanced, as wide as the No. 7 jointer but only two-thirds the length. Ideal for truing wider boards.