Breaking Tradition
with Amazing Versatility!
HP-12
Dual Angle Bench Plane
The HP-12 Dual Angle Bench Plane, designed by John Economaki, is unlike any other smoother—past or present in the quality, workmanship, and performance. We believe this dedication to quality and performance will rub off in your work. This lightweight plane is one of the most versatile and usable planes and may be the only bench plane you’ll ever need!
INTRODUCTION VIDEO
The Ergonomically Designed
Front and Rear Totes
The rear tote is investment cast 304 stainless steel with the two interior cavities painted black. Shaped to invoke the illusion of movement. The highly polished curved surfaces add a nice reflective contrast to the colors of the plane components. The variable chamfer at the top of the tote ties in nicely with the graceful chamfers of the plane sides. The angle is perpendicular to the iron edge directing the forward motion of the plane straight at the cutting edge.
All metal front and rear totes which fit nicely in both small and large hands.The front tote “mushroom” is turned from aluminum, bead blasted and anodized black. This shape is more hand friendly than the more common “balloon” totes and is threaded into the throat plate allowing for precise adjustment of the mouth.
Unique Blade Retention Mechanism
Simply pull the sculpted “D” lever and the entire blade retention mechanism swings out of the way to facilitate iron removal. It is fast, fun, the pressure is adjustable, and you have never seen anything like it. There are no free parts—the mechanism is integrated into the body.
Iron Adjustment
Both cutting depth and cant (iron angle) can be adjusted by the lead screw under the lever easily and precisely.
Cutting Depth Adjustment
The iron is engaged to the depth adjuster via a pin nut attached to a 0.5mm thread pitch lead screw.
One full revolution of the lead screw increases the depth of cut by 0.1mm (0.004”). The lead screw is housed in a split pivot nut turned from solid brass and the result is a backlash free mechanism that is field adjustable by hand. This mechanism is as smooth as butter in use.
Iron Cant Adjustment
Iron canting can be achieved by shifting the lead screw side to side but in practice this is not as preferable, or as fast, as canting with the fingers through the sides of the plane body.
Dual Ground Irons
The robust irons (0.225”/5.7 mm thick) are a full two inches wide (50.8 mm) and hardened to Rc 60-62 from A2 tool steel. They are lapped to a mirror finish—no flattening required.
The HP-12 Dual Angle Bench Plane comes with two irons with four unique purposes. The available grinds eliminate the need for multiple planes. This plane, with these attack angle choices, may be the only bench plane you will ever use or need.
The attack angle of 42 degrees is used for low angle work.
The attack angle of 47 degrees is used for standard work.
The attack angle of 60 degrees is used for woods you like to swear at.
Lastly, there is a scrub iron grind. It is included and designed to be used for quick cross grain flattening of wavy or difficult grained stock.
Blade Guard
When bedded, the non-business edge is protected with an aluminum blade guard which is mandatory when sharpening to avoid injury. The guard attaches to the iron with rare earth magnets.
Ability to Add Depth Skids
The single distinguishing feature of the HP-12 over any other plane made today is the ability to add depth skids; essentially turning your plane into a 51mm (2”) thickness planer.
The ability to thickness plane to a precise thickness is an incredible benefit for box makers, for making louvers, models, musical instrument makers, inlay strips…etc.
The skids feature rounded soles which not only reduce friction but allow you to set them at different depths for creating accurate tapered stock (louvers) without having to sand. Either straight or tapered, you cut until the plane no longer makes a shaving—it is fun and the accuracy is amazing.
It is entirely possible, and easy, to make multiple components with a thickness that does not vary more than 0.002” (0.05mm)!
Specification
Parts Breakdown
Blade Tension
Mechanism
Blade
Iron
Adjustment
Mechanism
Main Body
Depth Skids Assembly
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Customer Reviews
Absolutely stunning piece it’s a work of art
This gets used daily in my workshop, i dont have a jointer and i love using this to flatten the edges of my boards. It also will absolutley tackle end grain like its nothing. Beautiful and functional.
This plane is incredible!!! Highly recommend this plane. Craftsmanship and materials are top notch. The micro adjustment is amazing. I love the multiple blades and the skids. This plane changed my view of planing wood!!!
I am so pleased with my HP-12 PLANER I got to play with it yesterday and oh wow it's everything you could want from a futuristic plane they have pulled out all the stops and now I'm addicted to their tools so saving for the next one and thank you BRIDGE CITY TOOL!
A true “Jack of all Trades” hand plane. Pleasing to the eye and filled with innovative approaches that not only make things easier but also better. This plane will take wafer thin shavings off of hardwood Maple, as well as American Black Walnut or Cherry. But with a quick blade change it will take down the thickness of timber as effectively as my scrub plane. The craftsmanship is flawless as well. This plane is prepared to go to work out of the box,. The Irons even have a micro bevel on them! The iron holds an edge for quite a long time. Yes, I would recommend this plane to anyone interested in woodworking with hand tools. They will not be disappointed.
Haven’t had a chance to use it extensively yet, so will rate performance later. First impression however is - Wow - very solidly built & gorgeous to boot!
Dear customer,
Thank you so much for your kind words about our products. We look forward to hearing your feedback after you’ve had a chance to use them. If you have any questions during use, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.
Warm regards,
Harvey Serviec Team
This tool is a work of art. So glad I finally decided to go for it. It’s so well designed and gets a lot of attention on the job site. My third tool from Bridge City, they never disappoint.
Just lost a hand ( non-dominant ). Will have an opinion soon.
HP-12 Dual Angle Bench Plane
Outstanding quality
CUSTOMER TESTIMONIALS
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Beautiful hand tools!
@ferz.woodwork Anzeige
Welcome to the workshop of ferz.woodworkThe HP-12 Dual Angle Bench Plane, designed by John Economaki, founder of Bridge City Tool Works, is unlike any other smoother - past or present. This lightweight plane is one of the most versatile and usable planes.Included with the HP-12 are two irons for a total of four distinctly different grind angles. The 42 degree attack angle is for low angle work. The 47 degree attack angle is for standard work. The 60 degree attack angle is for difficult grains and a scrub grind is included and designed to be used for quick cross grain flattening of wavy or difficult grained stock.
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