HP-14 Scraper Plane

In Stock HP-14 Scraper Plane A Real Head Turner That Will Make Wood Grain Shake In Fear!-John Economaki In 2017, with much anticipation, John brought the HP-14 Scraper Plane into public eye. Five years later, we integrate the excellent new designs and optimizations with the HP-14, and are honored to announce this brand-new HP-14 Scraper Plane to all the woodworkers. The HP-14 Scraper Plane is a specialized hand planing tool that is great for trimming and smoothing surfaces with difficult grain patterns. With proper use of the HP-14 Scraper Plane, you can achieve a smoother surface and be able to work with more delicate materials. The reason for this is because the iron is scraping as opposed to shearing, which removes very little amounts of material at a time, resulting in smoother finishes without grain tear-out. The HP-14 Scraper Plane is a hand tool that will bring you immense pleasure and comfort on projects to come. Classic “Skeletonized” Design The HP-14 Scraper Plane continues to showcase the “skeletonized” style of plane body that is seen on the HP-9v2 & HP-12 planes. Featuring an all-metal front and rear totes, the plane body is designed to fit nicely in hands of all sizes. The front tote is a “mushroom” shaped piece made from machined aluminum, which is then bead blasted and anodized black. The “mushroom” shape provides improved ergonomics over the more common “balloon” shaped totes. On the other hand, the rear tote is casted from 304 stainless steel with the two interior cavities painted black. The shape of the rear tote invokes the illusion of movement, whereas the highly polished curved surfaces add a nice touch of contrast to the colors of the plane. Re-designed Iron Angle Adjustment Mechanism One of the most remarkable re-designs of the Iron Angle Adjustment mechanism is the addition of self-lubricated bearings, which eliminated any excess movement or “play” in the mechanism. This resulted in precise angle adjustments, ease of setup of the iron, and resulting in much better finishes for the workpiece. Wide Range of Angle Adjustability With the improved re-designed Iron Angle Adjustment Mechanism, you can make angle adjustments ranging from 88°~117°, which allows you the ability to handle many different types of wood of various hardness and roughness. Scraping Depth Micro-Adjustment With the scraping angle determined, the HP-14 Scraper Plane allows you to dial in the correct scraping depth using the micro-adjustment feature. By rotating the orange lock wheel in small increments of 1/3 turn counterclockwise, you can increase the scraping depth by 0.04~0.01mm. This allows you to fine-tune the scraping depth at precisely the correct angle needed for the workpiece. The Iron The HP-14 plane iron is made of hardened tool steel with a Rockwell hardness of 58 to 62. This makes the iron suitable for working with all different types of hardwoods and difficult grain patterns. The iron’s thickness is up to 15/16”, which allows for excellent stability while scraping. The primary bevel angle of the iron has been honed to 45 degrees, which provides ease of use, maintenance, and extended life of the iron. CNC Machined Stainless Steel and Anodized Aluminum Alloy The plane sole, rear tote, and all the hardware on the plane are made from CNC machined stainless steel. The rear tote has been designed with ergonomics in mind, while maintaining elegance with its polished finish. The Iron Clamping Mechanism, Angle Adjustment Mechanism, and the Side Plates are made from CNC machined aluminum alloy. The aluminum components are anodized to provide reduced friction, increased hardness, while looking exquisite. Strictly Controlled Sole Flatness To ensure that the HP-14 Scraper Plane produces a consistently smooth and even finish on a workpiece, the plane’s sole has been strictly controlled to a flatness tolerance of 0.05mm or less.