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The Mini Planer Silver S is a small thumb plane with a curved sole, sold in five sizes and aimed at instrument makers and detail woodworkers. Its zinc alloy body has a brass and chrome finish, and the steel blade comes sharpened. It suits trimming braces, shaping violin and viola plates, and light guitar work where a full-size plane will not fit. Compared with wooden thumb planes it is cheaper and more uniform, but the cast body and thin blade hold an edge less well than a quality iron in a hardwood body.
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Lowest price we've seen: $32.99 on Nov 10 at Big River Hardware. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 10.
Owners treat these as budget thumb planes that work after tuning. Instrument makers say the curved sole is useful for plate work, but most report the blade needs sharpening and the mouth needs fettling before it cuts cleanly.
| Size | Dimensions (cm) | Dimensions (inches) |
|---|---|---|
| L | 2.3x5.2cm | 0.9x2 inches |
| M | 2.1x4cm | 0.83x1.57 inches |
| S | 1.8x4cm | 0.7x1.57 inches |
| XS | 3.5x1.5cm | 1.38x0.59 inches |
| XXS | 1.2x2.5cm | 0.47x0.98 inches |
This is a mini thumb plane with a curved sole, made for shaping wood instruments such as guitars, violins and violas. It is used in instrument making and detailed woodworking.
The body is zinc alloy with a brass/chrome finish that is glossy and durable. The blades are sharpened steel. The plane comes in five sizes for work both front-to-back and side-to-side. This listing is the Silver S size.