HP-9v2 Dual Angle Block Plane

A Typical tool Making Art by John Economaki

Tool making as an art has never been more obvious than the form and function of the HP-9v2 Dual Angle Block Plane. This beautifully crafted, dual-angle block plane has several distinguishing features making it one of the most interesting products in our history of tool making.

Harmonious Designs

By eliminating the traditional cross pin found in most antique and contemporary metal bodied planes, we were able to design the body to fit hands of all sizes.

The matching of components' multiple colors will present you an enjoyment of aesthetics.

The plane sides have been "skeletonized".

The solid, stainless steel investment cast rear tote fits palms perfectly, creating a harmonious design that differs greatly in appearance from the traditional block planes based upon early European designs.

The Four-Linkage Mechanism for Blade Tension

The blade tension is achieved with a four-linkage mechanism. Moving the cap downward until it snaps will tighten the blade. The components of this Four-Linkage Mechanism are CNC machined from solid aluminum and anodized to achieve the extraordinary finish.

Iron Adjustment

Both cutting depth and iron angle can be adjusted by the lead screw easily and precisely.

The backlash of the lead screw is minimized by adjusting the two screw knobs located in the top of the brass lead screw pivot. Rotate the screw knobs to tighten the brass lead screw pivot to eliminate the possibility of the lead screw shifting backward.

Depth of Cut Precise to 0.01mm (0.0004") Increment

The blade is adjusted with a modified Norris mechanism allowing for extremely
fine blade advancement.

The lead screw has 20 threads in 10mm. One full revolution clockwise will increase the depth of cut by 0.1mm (0.004").

There are five semi-circular cuts milled around the lead screw knob, which achieves
incredibly small incremental adjustments. Rotating one knurled section to one of the semi-circular cuts next to it will increase/decrease the cut depth by 0.01mm (0.0004").

The Blade
The HP-9v2 Dual Angle Block Plane features an A2 tool blade which has been hardened to Rockwell 60-62 for added durability in cutting hard or soft woods.

One Blade for Two Functions
John Economaki pioneered a new way to build a block plane which allows for an
iron with dual edges; one ground primarily for end grain (42-degree attack angle)
and the other for general purpose use (47-degree attack angle).

We believe the HP-9v2 Dual Angle Block Plane is the most versatile block plane available today--one plane body with one iron equals two planes.

Magnetic Blade Guard
The blade is equipped with a magnetic blade guard that sticks to the unused edge to protect your finger and the unused edge both in use and sharpening.

Stainless Steel Sole and Adjustable Throat Plate

The stainless steel sole has a flatness of 0.05mm/0.002" that ensures a precision cutting and features an adjustable stainless steel mouth allowing for moving the throat plate forward and backward easily.

Becoming a Thickness Plane

The depth skids will allow you to turn the HP-9 v2 into a mini thickness planer. You will be able to dimension your stock with 0.05mm/0.002" or greater repeatability up to 32mm/1-1/4" in thickness.

Some of the more obvious uses for this functionality are shoji screen components,
jewelry boxes, inlay strips, and other projects where precise thin material is required. The HP-9 Dual Angle Block Plane is the only block plane available today with this capability.

Dual Faces Fence

The HP-9v2 Dual Angle Block Plane also features a guide fence. By attaching two fence posts to either side and attaching the guide fence, you can plane square edges and 45-degree faces, which allows woodworkers with less skill, or disabilities to achieve accurate results.