Melbourne Tool Company Low Angle Smoothing Plane

MTC has selected M2 High Speed Steel (HSS) for its blades, known for its high abrasion resistance. This means it holds a sharp edge significantly longer than many other steels. While it may take a bit longer to sharpen initially, you’ll find yourself leaving your sharpening gear on the shelf for much longer. Additionally, MTC plane blades are thicker than average, which eliminates vibration during cutting, ensuring a smooth, uniform finish.

The MTC Low Angle Smoothing Plane features an easy-to-adjust, precise depth and lateral blade adjustment system. Simply twist the knurled knob to set the depth of cut, and slide it side to side to skew the blade within the plane mouth. The entire assembly disassembles easily for regular maintenance, making it simple to care for and set up your hand tools—because MTC believes that woodworking should be easy and stress-free.

The plane’s mouth is fully adjustable. Twist the front handle to release the toe, then use the mouth adjustment lever to set the opening width for your specific task. Close the mouth tightly to minimize tear-out when working with difficult, figured materials. Open it wide when working with more predictable woods to make fast, clog-free shavings.