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SKU: 101-645BL

Infinity Tools Replacement Blade for Rabbet Plane, 30mm

Regular price $29.90

Adjustable Mouth for Micro-Thin Shavings!

Why You Need Rabbet Hand Planes Hand Planes Overview

The Rabbet Plane is a narrow plane used for perfecting grooves, rabbets, moldings and doors or window frames.

The 30mm-wide (1.2") blade is inserted near the center of the body at an angle of 45° to the planed surface, and the blade covers the entire width of the plane. The chipbreaker breaks chips from the planed material and removes them away from the planed surface.

The Rabbet Plane has an adjustable front sole for controlling the width of the mouth opening. Made of European beech hardwood with a long-wearing hornbeam sole, these planes are ready for a lifetime of use.

Our premium wood body planes now feature a Norris style adjustment mechanism that makes them very easy to use. This traditional adjustment mechanism allows the depth of cut to be adjusted by turning the brass knob. Pressing the knob right or left will adjust the skew of the iron in the plane body. The Wedge also features a brass tensioning screw with thumb knob that makes securing the iron a snap and improves tension near the end of the wedge where it matters most.

Blade may require initial flattening of the back and honing before use.

255 x 30 x 155mm (10" x 1.2" x 6.1"). Made for us by a European company that has been making hand tools for over 100 years.

Replacement 30mm-wide (1.2") blade for 101-645 Rabbet Plane. The blade is made of steel alloy CrV hardened and tempered to 58HRC. The blade is coated with oil and delivered in shrink wrap. The durability of the blade and sharpeness is significantly extended (it is not necessary to sharpen the blade. Includes chip breaker.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which plane does this blade replace?

It is a replacement 30mm-wide (1.2") blade for the Infinity Tools 101-645 Rabbet Plane. See the complete tool in our hand planes collection.

How wide is the blade?

The blade is 30mm (1.2") wide and covers the entire width of the plane body, so the cutting edge reaches fully into corners and shoulders.

Does it include a chipbreaker?

Yes. A chip breaker is included. It breaks chips from the planed material and removes them away from the planed surface for a cleaner cut.

What angle is the blade set at?

The blade is inserted near the center of the plane body at a 45° angle to the planed surface.

What steel is used in the blade?

The blade is made of CrV steel alloy hardened and tempered to 58HRC, then coated with oil and delivered in shrink wrap to extend its durability and sharpness.

What is a rabbet plane used for?

A rabbet plane is a narrow plane used for perfecting grooves, rabbets, moldings, and door or window frames where the cutting edge must reach the full width of the cut.

Do I need to sharpen it before use?

The blade may require initial flattening of the back and honing before use. Our sharpening supplies make it easy to true the edge.

Why does the blade cover the full width of the plane?

A full-width cutting edge lets the rabbet plane cut cleanly right up to a shoulder or into a corner, which is essential for grooves, rabbets, and frame joinery.

How is the blade shipped?

It is coated with oil and delivered in shrink wrap to protect the edge and prevent corrosion until installation.

Is this just the blade or the whole plane?

This product is the replacement blade with chipbreaker only, for owners of the 101-645 Rabbet Plane. Browse complete planes among our hand planes & spokeshaves.