Description
Qiangsheng Luban Low Angle Rebate Block Plane
Key features
- Precision ground body with remarkably flat sole and square wings
- Blade material: T10 high carbon steel hardened to RC63
- Blade thickness: 3 mm
- Blade bevel angle: 25 degrees
- Iron bedded at 12 degrees
- Cap: ‘knuckle joint’ bronze cap
What is the Low Angle Rebate Block Plane used for?
It is an essential tool for making joinery, particularly dealing with end grain, e.g. tenon shoulders. Because the edge the blade matches the edge of the tool, planning at 90 degrees is similar to using a shoulder plane whilst the tool can also be used to trimming the end of boards just like a block plane.
The Luban brand is manufactured by the Qiangsheng Tool Company, also known as Quangsheng, who are well known for producing very high-quality tools (including the well-regarded Wood River).
Since its market debut, the Luban brand has created a stir with its wonderful combination of high-quality products (at par with established premium brands) and affordable prices.
Below, you can see a detailed walk-through of a Qiangsheng Luban rebate block plane: