High angle frogs (HAF) have a 50 degree bedding angle which can improve results in highly figured woods. On the other hand, the higher angle does not improve performance on soft straight grained lumber and may require more effort to push the plane.
We recommend the 45 degree frog which is standard on Lie-Nielsen bench planes for most work.
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Publisher's or Manufacturer's Information and Features
The Lie-Nielsen No.5 Bench Plane is a 14 in. Bedrock-type Jack plane with a 2 in. blade. Like their other bench planes - the frog/body bearing surfaces are fully machined and the frog adjustment allows the mouth opening to be opened and closed from the rear of the tool without removing the blade assembly. At 5-1/2 lbs this tool has great heft and balance.
Body material: Ductile Iron
Length overall: 14 in.
Blade width: 2 in. with improved chipbreaker
Blade material: .140 in. thick A-2 tool steel hardened to Rockwell 60-62
Handle and knob: Cherry wood is standard - Cocobolo is available when offered below
Illustrated instructions included with each plane
Guarantee: Materials and workmanship are guaranteed for the life of your tool
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