Ebony Instrument Maker Compass/Convex Plane

by Zen Toolworks

Product Description

???This small size convex/compass plane is made from a single piece of premium grade macassar ebony, a type of hard wood with delightful grain configuration. This type of plane can often be used by chairmaker,instrument maker and craftsmen working with detailing curved surface. It can act like a small carving gouge or scrub plane to shape a small area. ???The 18 mm wide and 2 mm thick cutting iron is made from special tool steel that hardened to Rc 60 ~ 61. The cutting edge has a radius of 9 mm inch and is bedded at 40?degree in the 90 mm long plane body. The cutting depth of the iron can be easily adjusted by means of using a small brass hammer. ???Final honing of the iron to suit individual preferences is recommended before first use. To hone this type of plane iron, certain technique may apply depending on your sharpening method. Always start with lightest cut as you can. As you get fimilar with the plane, you can adjust the depth of cut to your comfortable level.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 10.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B001A1RMK4
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #142,056 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #99 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Hand Tools > Hand Planes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Making a Les Paul, January 22, 2012

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Chris Mc Auliffe - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Ebony Instrument Maker Compass/Convex Plane (Misc.)

I am currently making a Les Paul.
I was a bit sceptical initially with this plane because its made from ebony rather than brass.
This plane does its job and is still going strong.
It is easy to get use to working with the plane. I am only an amature working with tools and had no problems.

4.0 out of 5 stars Instrument tool, January 7, 2012

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Steve - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ebony Instrument Maker Compass/Convex Plane (Misc.)

Really nice little tool for any instrument maker. Not beefy, I wouldn't want to carve an arch top with it but it will get plenty of use in my shop.

5.0 out of 5 stars Luthier's wood plane, October 26, 2011

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Chuckster - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Ebony Instrument Maker Compass/Convex Plane (Misc.)

Wonderful little wood plane, expertly sharpened, cuts chips thinner than paper when properly adjusted. The Ebony is beautifully colored and shaped. Very comfortable to hold and use. For concaveing guitar or mandolin tops it works great.