Lie Nielsen No 73 Large Shoulder Plane
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| Reference Number: Avaluer:2864794 | Modified Item: No |
| Brand: Lie-Nielsen |
LIE NIELSEN NO 73 LARGE SHOULDER PLANEA versatile, general purpose Shoulder Plane with nice heft and the best size to start with. shoulder planes are vital tools for trimming and improving cut joints, particularly shoulders, rabbets, tenons, and grooves.The Bronze lever cap is higher for better grip and closer to the blade bevel for better support. The mouth geometry allows for better chip clearance, while the adjustable mouth and locking screws are large and convenient. The mouth adju...stment screw is captured in the front shoe and threaded into the body so it adjusts the mouth both when turned in and turned out. The captive-nut blade adjustment is very positive.Bodies are cast from Ductile Iron, precisely ground flat and square - an essential feature for a shoulder plane. Blades are A2 Tool Steel, hardened to Rockwell 60-62, cryogenically treated and double tempered to hold a very fine edge for a long time. Blades are bedded at 18°, beveled at 25°, and .005" wider than the body to ensure crisp, 90° cuts.Body is 8¼" long x 1¼" wide. Blade is 1¼" wide x .140" thick. Weight 4 lbs.Very little use; see photos for condition. See our other listings for more items. We will combine shipping. Shipping will be via USPS Priority Medium Flat Rate Box. Buyer pays shipping/insurance. No handling charges. PatPal. Selling as-is. No returns. We reserve the right to sell to the next highest bidder or re-list if payment is not received within 5 days of auction close. We ship once per week which may cause a slight delay in shipment depending upon when your payment arrives. If this is a problem, please contact us.
