Fore Plane Manufacturer,Supplier and Exporter in India
Product Code : EL-MWLE-9250
Jlab Export is a leading Fore Plane Manufacturer,and suppliers in India
The fore plane is a long bench plane used after the jack plane has sized a board. At 18 in, its sole bridges the low spots and skims off the high ones, leaving a true surface or edge for the jointer or smoothing plane. The body is iron, the plane weighs 7 1/2 lb, and the blade is 2 3/8 in wide and 0.140 in thick.
Specifications
| Length | 18 in |
| Body | Iron |
| Weight | 7 1/2 lb |
| Blade width | 2 3/8 in |
| Blade thickness | 0.140 in |
| Minimum order quantity | 10 units |
| Dispatch time | Usually 4–6 working days |
| Manufacturer | JLab (Jain Laboratory Instruments Pvt Ltd), Ambala, India |
Workshop Practice: Truing Boards by Hand
Planing a board flat, straight and square is a core exercise in carpentry classes. The board is held on a Work Bench and the jack plane takes off the rough. The fore plane then works along the face until one of the Straight Edges, laid across and along it, shows no light beneath.
Next the edge is planed straight and checked square to the face with an Engineers Square. Teachers often pair two boards and have students plane their edges until they meet without a gap, the first step of a glued-up panel.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does a fore plane differ from a jack or jointer plane?
All three are bench planes of different lengths. The shorter jack plane removes rough stock. The fore plane, here 18 in long, trues the surface after it, and the longer jointer gives the straightest long edges. A smoothing plane then finishes the surface.
Why does a long plane give a flatter surface?
A long sole rests on the high points either side of a hollow, so the blade cannot dip into it. It cuts only the high spots until the whole surface is level. A short plane rides into the hollows instead of removing them.
How do I set the blade for truing?
Sight down the sole from the front and advance the blade until it shows as a thin, even line across the mouth. Take light shavings and check often, rather than a deep cut that tears the grain.
How is the 2 3/8 in blade sharpened?
Grind the bevel if it is nicked, then hone it on an Oil Stone with a light oil until a fine burr forms. Lay the back of the blade flat on the stone to remove the burr before refitting it.
Does the weight of the plane matter?
Yes. At 7 1/2 lb, the iron body carries its own momentum along the board, so the hands guide it rather than force it down. A heavy plane is also less likely to chatter in hard wood.
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Last updated: 5 November 2026
