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With this HP-6FX Mini Multi-Plane, you can achieve a smooth profile surface without any tear-out, burr, or other defects. The profile shape made by HP-6FX Mini Multi-Plane depends on the type of iron used and the depth of cut. The four types of irons as listed below are available for HP-6FX Mini Multi-Plane, among which, the Rabbet Plane Iron is the standard iron, whereas the rest are optional ones.
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CNC machined aluminum alloy. The anodized surface not only provides good anti-friction and increased hardness, but also an exquisite look. HP-6FX Mini Multi-Plane is a hand tool that can provide you great pleasure and comfort on the many projects to come.
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Irons The irons of HP-6FX Mini Multi-Plane are all made of tool steel, which is hardened to a hardness of RC60-62. They are suitable for cutting all kinds of hardwood and softwood. As shown in Fig. 2, all the irons must be installed on the 55° bevel of the plane body with iron bevel downwards and locked by the Iron Clamping Mechanism.
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Continued table: Name Cutting Parameters Diagram Remark HP-6FX 2mm Radius Crown Iron With Hone HP-6FX 3mm Radius Crown Iron With Hone HP-6FX 4mm Radius Crown Iron With Hone HP-6FX 5mm Radius Crown Iron With Hone HP-6FX 6mm Radius Crown Iron With Hone HP-6FX 30mm Dia.
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Continued table: Name Cutting Parameters Diagram Remark With Scoring HP-6FX 6mm Dado Groove Iron Cutter With Scoring HP-6FX 8mm Dado Groove Iron Cutter With Scoring HP-6FX 10mm Dado Groove Iron Cutter With Scoring HP-6FX 12mm Dado Groove Iron Cutter Note:...
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DO NOT ATTEMPT TO HONE OR REPAIR THE SCORING CUTTER. Please reach out to Bridge City Tool Works customer service to purchase replacement parts. 3. The Hone is utilized for the V-Groove Irons and the Crown Irons. It is machined from CNC aluminum alloy to produce a specific sized V-shape angle and arc.
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Dia. Crown Iron and Hone Radius Crown Iron and Hone Fig. 5 Honing Guide Diagram Multi-Plane Mechanisms Introduction Iron Clamping Mechanism: The HP-6FX Mini Multi-Plane follows a Iron Cap Clamp Pad unique Iron Clamping Mechanism by Iron Cap Knob Bridge City Tool Works, which consists of the Iron Cap, the Iron Cap Knob and the Clamp Pad.
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Sole Locking Mechanism: Multiple soles can be used on the Rear Sole HP-6FX Mini Multi-Plane, each sole is Locking Wheel Front Tote fixed to the plane body with the Sole Locking Mechanism. The Sole Locking Mechanism consists of the Front Tote,...
Operation and Adjustment Removing and Installing Iron and Sole Note: 1. The iron is very sharp, please handle with care to prevent accidental injury. 2. While replacing, pay attention to the specifications and names that are laser carved onto the iron and sole to ensure that they are corresponding/matching. Iron and Sole Removal: Refer to Fig.
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Iron and Sole Installation Refer to Fig. 10 (below) to install the iron and sole as follows: ① Installing the rear sole: Loosen the rear sole locking wheel, install the rear sole onto the rear sole dovetail nut, which is located underneath the plane body. Slide the rear sole in the direction indicated by arrow ①...
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③ Rear Sole Locking Wheel Front Tote ④ Iron ① ⑥ ⑤ Thumb Nut ② Fig. 10 Sequence of Installing the Sole and Iron Note: Different irons correspond to different mounting surfaces, as shown in Fig.11. Incorrect installation position of irons not only fails to lock the irons firmly, but also may cause personal injury and damage to the plane and workpiece.
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Iron Adjustment Adjusting cutting depth The cutting depth of the iron is adjusted Semi-circular by rotating the lead screw. One full Lead Screw revolution clockwise will increase the Thumb Nut depth of cut by 0.57mm (0.022”). Vice versa, decrease the cutting depth by rotating lead screw...
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Fig. 13 Mouth Adjustment Depth Skids The HP-6FX Mini Multi-Plane has a set of Depth Skids. These allow you to create accurate small pieces of wood that are the same thickness. When used with the rabbet iron, the thickest piece of wood you could plane is about 7/8”(22mm).
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Simply plane your stock until the plane quits cutting. Fence The HP-6FX Mini Multi-Plane Fence has a square face and a 45-degree face. This allows you to plane edges that are either square or 45 degrees to the reference face of your stock.
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Wipe off the abrasive paste, water stains and fingerprints with a soft cloth after each sharpening. Store: If you plan to store the HP-6FX Mini Multi-Plane for long periods, we recommend you wipe out the dust from the plane, lubricate all the moving parts and rub off the finger prints and spilled oil with a clean cloth.
If there is a defect on the workmanship of the tool ( with no fault of the customer) within one year from the original date of purchase, please contact with the distributor ’ s customer service organization and they will determine whether to repair or replace the tool. 保修 所有退货、换货、技术服务和支持均由经销商的客户服务机构负责。 如果在原始购买日期后一年内发现工具存在工艺缺陷(客户无过失),请与经销商客户服务机构取得 联系,并由该服务机构决定是否对工具进行修理或更换。 Bridge City Tool Works www.bridgecitytools.com...