{"product_id":"suizan-japanese-wood-block-plane-kanna-2-inch-50mm-hand-planer","title":"SUIZAN Japanese Wooden Hand Plane Kanna 2 Inch (50mm)","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eJonathan’s Hot Take:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI’ve been using Suizan saws for years — and I’m so excited to finally add their hand planes to our store.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe planes are made with high-quality Japanese steel and the highest level of craftsmanship.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAnd they leave boards so smooth you don’t even need sandpaper.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat I love about Japanese Hand Planes (called Kanna in Japan) is their absolute SIMPLICITY.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt’s just a wooden block, an iron blade, and the board you’re planing.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis no-frills design leads to a couple differences from Western-style planes:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe tool is a lot lighter\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou PULL the plane across wood instead of push\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlade adjustment and removal is done by tapping the wooden body with a mallet\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt can sound daunting to someone accustomed to metal planes with screws and levers… but these are tools every woodworker should try.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use Japanese Hand Planes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1. Hold the hand plane with both hands and pull it towards you.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2. Use your body weight to pull the hand plane over the wood. There’s no need to apply excess power.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Adjust The Blade:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTo remove the blade, lightly tap the top corner of the body with a hammer or mallet\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf either side of the blade is too far out, tap lightly on the side where the excess blade is protruding.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhen setting the blade position, tap the top of the blade lightly with a hammer. The blade should protrude about 0.002 to 0.008 inches (0.05 to 0.2 mm) from the sole.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlade Width: 1.7” (42 mm)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBody: 6” x 2” x 1.6”\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight: 0.35 lbs\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBody Material: Beech\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlade Material: SK5 Japanese Steel","brand":"Suizan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44894676156586,"sku":"SJHP2","price":50.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/6358\/3402\/files\/61XX5SraCvL._AC_SX679.jpg?v=1687471721","url":"https:\/\/kmtools.mom\/products\/suizan-japanese-wood-block-plane-kanna-2-inch-50mm-hand-planer","provider":"KM Tools","version":"1.0","type":"link"}