Wooden Hand Plane Topex 11A230 — blade length 240×30 mm, angled body

Topex 11A230 wooden hand plane with a 240×30 mm cutting area is a traditional manual tool for planing and finishing timber surfaces. The plane combines a wooden angled body with a fixed steel blade sized to cover a wide shaving width, making it suitable for dressing edges, reducing board thickness and creating smooth surfaces by hand. Its simple mechanical design and solid wooden sole provide predictable contact with the workpiece, allowing controlled removal of material and fine surface refinement.

Advantages

The wooden body reduces vibration and provides a comfortable, warm-to-the-touch grip during extended use. An angled sole improves chip ejection and enables consistent shaving across the workpiece. The 240×30 mm blade length offers a balance between wide coverage and maneuverability for working along board grain and on edges. The fixed blade arrangement ensures straightforward setup and minimal maintenance compared with more complex adjustable planes.

Suitable for

• Trimming and smoothing solid wood boards and planks
• Edge jointing and chamfering of wooden components
• Fine adjustments during carpentry, joinery and on-site renovation
• Hand-finishing tasks where mechanical planers are impractical

Key specifications

• Blade cutting area: 240 × 30 mm
• Body material: hardwood wooden sole and sides
• Bearing type: fixed cutting blade mounted in wooden body
• Sole: angled wooden sole for improved shaving and chip clearance
• Typical use: manual planing and surface finishing of timber

How to use

Secure the workpiece and check grain direction before planing. Set the plane on the edge of the board with the blade aligned to produce thin, even shavings; adjust shaving depth by bedding the blade to the desired exposure if the plane allows minor adjustment. Use steady, even strokes along the grain, applying moderate pressure on the front when starting the stroke and shifting pressure to the rear at the end to maintain a consistent cut. Periodically inspect the blade for sharpness and recondition or hone the edge as required to preserve cutting performance.

Usage recommendations

For best results, keep the blade sharp and the wooden sole clean and flat. When working across long boards, make light passes and check progress frequently to avoid removing too much material. Store the plane in a dry place to prevent wood swelling and blade corrosion.