HP-8v2 Mini Block Plane
Making the Best Even Better!
At Bridge City Tool Works, excellence is a journey, not a destination. The BCTW HP-8v2Mini Block Plane is more than just an upgrade — it reflects our continual evolution indesign excellence.
Built upon the beloved foundation of the original HP-8, the new HP-8v2 Mini Block Plane introduces thoughtful enhancements that elevate both form and function. You’ll feel it in the softened curves, appreciate it in the redesigned blade clamping system, admire the subtle sophistication of its updated finish, and experience it through the precision of its adjustable skew angle — offering greater control over every cut.
This is a tool that has evolved over time, reimagined for craftspeople who demand more from every detail. It’s more intuitive, more refined — and once it’s in your hand, you’ll wonder how you ever worked without it.
Redesigned Blade Clamping System
The updated clamping mechanism allows for quicker, easier blade removal and installation, making sharpening and adjustments more efficient.
Precise Blade Adjustment System
Blade Depth Adjustment Mechanism
The HP-8v2 Mini Block Plane includes a precision blade depth adjustment system, allowing fine-tuned control with ease. Each full turn of the adjustment knob alters the blade depth by 0.07mm (approx. 0.003”), ensuring consistent, repeatable settings.
Blade Skew Angle Adjustment Mechanism
For the first time, the HP-8v2 Mini Block Plane features an adjustable skew angle mechanism. This allows you to fine-tune the blade angle, giving you superior control when working with difficult grain or edge profiles.
Refined Ergonomics and Grip
A newly contoured body and lower-profile depth skids improve palm contact and grip comfort, especially during extended use.
A Fresh Take on a Classic
With updated color accents, the HP-8v2 Mini Block Plane stays true to the iconic Bridge City aesthetic while adding a fresh, modern edge.
Remarkable Plane Iron
The iron is crafted from high-grade tool steel and finely ground on both sides, delivering a razor-sharp edge. It reaches a hardness of HRC 60–62 for superior edge retention.
Bedded at 12 degrees with a bevel-up configuration, the HP-8v2 achieves a cutting angle of 42 degrees for smooth, controlled cuts.
Premium Material
Precision milled from a solid aluminum billet, the HP-8v2 offers excellent durability and corrosion resistance.
Ultra-Flat Aluminum Sole &
Adjustable Throat Plate
The aluminum sole is machined to a flatness of 0.05mm (0.002"), ensuring precision in every pass. The adjustable mouth allows you to easily fine-tune the throat opening for different types of cuts.
Precision Thickness Planing
Perhaps the most impressive feature of the HP-8v2 is its ability to thickness plane small stock with remarkable precision. The depth skids, machined from aircraft-grade aluminum alloy, provide durable, low-friction support as you plane. Simply set the depth of the skids, adjust the blade, and plane until it stops cutting — the workpieces will emerge uniformly within 0.001” (0.025mm) of the target thickness, with a maximum planing capacity of 3/4" (20mm).
Specifications
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