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This is a small thumb plane with a curved sole, sized for instrument work and fine detail on wood. The zinc alloy body has a brass and chrome finish, and the steel blade comes sharpened. It suits luthiers and hobbyists shaping guitar, violin and viola parts, and it sits at the cheap end of the hand-plane market, where rivals often cost more for the same job. Expect a tool that needs honing and setting up before it cuts well.
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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 of these budget thumb planes generally find them usable for light instrument and detail work once the blade is honed. Complaints centre on inconsistent sharpening and the fiddly depth setting rather than the body itself.
| Size | Dimensions (inches) |
|---|---|
| L | 0.9x2 |
| M | 0.83x1.57 |
| S | 0.7x1.57 |
| XS | 1.38x0.59 |
| XXS | 0.47x0.98 |
The Mini Planer is a small thumb plane with a curved sole, made for shaping wood instruments such as guitars, violins and violas. It is also used for detailed woodworking and instrument making. This listing is for the XXS size in silver.
The body is zinc alloy with a glossy brass or chrome finish. The blades are sharpened steel. The plane comes in five sizes for work front-to-back and side-to-side.