Hock Cap Iron for No. 8 Planes
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Hock Cap Iron for No. 8 Planes. Cap Irons (Chip Breakers, Back Irons, etc.) for Traditional Stanley Planes. To maximize your plane's performance, a thicker chip breaker (cap iron) can stabilize the blade's cutting edge reducing vibration and chatter.
Cap Irons (Chip Breakers, Back Irons, etc.) for Traditional Stanley Planes. To maximize your plane's performance, a thicker chip breaker (cap iron) can stabilize the blade's cutting edge reducing vibration and chatter. HOCK Chip Breakers are 3mm thick (.118"), almost twice as thick as a stock chip breaker. A knurled cap screw is included.
19P20.47 (BK262)
Specific References
- MPN
- BK262
- HS code
- 82082000
Hock makes its plane irons in two types of steel:
O1 – high-carbon steel that is easier to hone and gets sharper
A2 – cryogenically treated tool steel that holds an edge longer
Both are a big improvement on the thin blades supplied with many new planes. A2 is recommended for hard and abrasive materials, such as bamboo. If you sharpen often and want the keenest edge, O1 is a good choice.
You do not have to, but it often gives a noticeable improvement. Hock cap irons are 3 mm thick, almost twice as thick as a standard chip breaker. The extra thickness stabilises the blade's cutting edge and reduces vibration and chatter.
A knurled cap screw is included. Choose the cap iron for the same plane number as the blade, and they will match.
There are several good ways to sharpen chisels and plane irons: water stones, diamond stones, oil stones and sharpening machines such as Tormek. All give sharp edges, but they differ in speed, maintenance and price.
A honing guide makes it easier to keep the same angle every time. The most important thing is to find a method you enjoy and use often. The guide helps you choose.
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.
A new replacement iron can make an old plane better than it was when new. To find the right one, measure the iron's width, thickness and slot dimensions, and check whether the plane has a cap iron and what kind of adjuster it has.
A thicker iron chatters less but may require the mouth to be adjusted. The guide shows how to measure and choose correctly. You can also send us a photo of the iron with a rule beside it, and we will help you. We do not sell adjusting screws or other spare parts for old Stanley planes.
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Hock Cap Iron for No. 8 Planes. Cap Irons (Chip Breakers, Back Irons, etc.) for Traditional Stanley Planes. To maximize your plane's performance, a thicker chip breaker (cap iron) can stabilize the blade's cutting edge reducing vibration and chatter.