#62 Low Angle Jack Plane

WoodRiver Hand Plane
The WoodRiver® No. 62 Low Angle Jack Plane is a faithful take on the classic tool, enhanced for today’s woodworker. Built with a heavy ductile iron casting and precise machining, it delivers the stability and heft required for both aggressive stock removal and fine smoothing. Its low-angle platform makes it exceptionally versatile for shooting end grain and achieving flawless surfaces.
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Built for Precision

Traditional Design, Modern Construction

The WoodRiver No. 62 combines traditional design with modern materials for reliable performance. Its body is cast from durable ductile iron, then machined to ensure the soles and sides are perfectly flat and square. The 25° beveled high-carbon steel blade and 12° bed angle create an effective low-angle cutting system ideal for flattening, squaring, smoothing, and shooting end grain.
A detailed overhead shot of the WoodRiver No. 62 plane, showing the bubinga tote, adjustment knobs, and blade iron.

Precision and Value for Your Workshop

A close-up view of the WoodRiver No. 62 Low Angle Jack Plane's flat, machined sole resting on a wooden workbench.

Stable, Chatter-Free Performance

The WoodRiver No. 62's heavy ductile iron casting and precisely machined soles and sides ensure a stable, flat reference surface for accurate planing. This robust construction helps eliminate chatter and provides the heft needed for smooth, controlled cuts across a variety of wood grain.

The WoodRiver No. 62 plane's blade assembly being used to smooth the end grain of a hardwood board on a shooting board.

Versatile Low Angle Cutting

Featuring a traditional 12° bed angle paired with a 25° bevel on the high-carbon steel blade, this plane excels at both general smoothing and shooting end grain. The low angle design allows for a sharper effective cutting angle, delivering cleaner results on challenging cuts.

A hand gripping the bubinga tote of the WoodRiver No. 62 plane as it glides over a wood surface.

Comfortable Grip, Ready to Work

With its bubinga tote and front knob, the plane offers a comfortable, secure grip for extended use. The tool comes ready to work with minimal tuning, allowing you to focus on your project rather than extensive setup, delivering immediate value and performance from the start.

The WoodRiver No. 62 plane surrounded by various woodworking projects like a dovetailed box and a smooth board.
Versatile Applications

Ideal for These Tasks

The WoodRiver No. 62 Low Angle Jack Plane serves woodworkers across a spectrum of tasks. It is ideally suited for flattening and dimensioning rough lumber, smoothing final surfaces to a polished finish, squaring edges, and shooting end grain on cases, boxes, and boards for perfect 90-degree joints.
The WoodRiver No. 62 plane shooting the end grain of a board clamped in a shooting board.

Shooting Perfect End Grain Joints

Its low angle and adjustable mouth make it perfect for creating perfectly square end grain surfaces on boards and cases. This is essential for seamless joinery in box making, drawer construction, and furniture frames where tight, invisible joints are required.
The WoodRiver No. 62 plane taking a full-width shaving from a rough wooden board.

Flattening Rough-Sawn Lumber

Use this plane to remove saw marks and level surfaces on rough-sawn lumber before moving to finer smoothing planes. Its heavy casting and sharp blade efficiently remove material, preparing stock for final dimensioning and surface treatment with speed and control.
A smooth, polished wooden surface with the WoodRiver No. 62 plane resting beside it.

Achieving a Final Smoothing Pass

For the final smoothing pass on boards, this plane’s low angle and sharp blade produce a superior surface finish, often eliminating the need for sanding. It is effective on both straight grain and many figured woods, leaving a polished, tool-marked surface.
Quick Start Guide

Get the Most from Your Plane

A close-up of a high-carbon steel plane blade being honed on a waterstone.

Hone the Blade to a Sharp Edge

While the WoodRiver No. 62 is ready for use, taking a few minutes to hone the blade to a razor edge will maximize its performance. A sharp blade is the key to producing whisper-thin shavings and achieving a glass-smooth surface finish on your wood.

A detail view of the adjustable throat lever on the WoodRiver No. 62 plane.

Adjust the Mouth for the Task

The adjustable mouth of the WoodRiver No. 62 allows you to control the size of the opening in front of the blade. For rougher stock removal, open the mouth wider. For fine smoothing and preventing tear-out on difficult grain, close it down for more control and support.

The WoodRiver No. 62 plane being pushed along a wide wooden board, following the grain.

Plane With the Grain Direction

For optimal results, always plane in the direction of the wood grain whenever possible. Use the plane's weight and a steady, even push stroke to do the work. This technique minimizes resistance, produces cleaner cuts, and helps the blade last longer between sharpenings.

Woodworker Experiences

What Users Are Saying

I was pleasantly surprised by the quality and heft of this plane. After a proper sharpening and honing session, it delivers beautifully smooth shavings. It’s become my go-to for shooting end grain and final smoothing tasks in the shop.
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ShopCraftMike

This is my second V3 WoodRiver plane. The design and construction are superb. The blade iron is thick and sharp out of the box, and the body is heavy and flat. The adjustable throat is a huge benefit for controlling the cut on different woods.
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DovetailDan

I had high hopes, but the machining was disappointing. The sole wasn’t flat out of the box and left gouges. After significant time flattening the sole and adjusting the throat, I got it working, but the initial quality was not what I expected at this price point.
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Your Questions, Answered

We understand choosing a hand plane involves questions about performance, maintenance, and value. Here are answers to common inquiries about the WoodRiver No. 62 to help you make an informed decision for your woodworking projects.
The WoodRiver No. 62 is a faithful reproduction of the classic No. 62 design, incorporating modern manufacturing. Its key distinction is the combination of a traditional low-angle platform with WoodRiver’s focus on delivering durable, high-value tools through Woodcraft, often featuring improved castings and finishes in later versions.
This plane is designed for minimal tune-up out of the box. While most users report it requires only a final sharpening and honing of the blade, some may choose to perform additional flattening of the sole or adjustments to the mouth for optimal performance based on personal preference and specific project needs.
At approximately 4.6 pounds, the WoodRiver No. 62 is heavier than some vintage originals. This added weight from the ductile iron casting is intentional, as it provides greater momentum and stability during planing, helping to produce smoother, more consistent cuts and reducing chatter.
With a 25° bevel on the blade and a 12° bed angle, the effective cutting angle is 37°. This low angle is particularly effective for shooting end grain and working with figured woods, as it produces a shearing cut that reduces tear-out and creates a very smooth surface finish.
The bubinga hardwood tote and front knob are chosen for their durability and comfortable feel. They provide a secure, ergonomic grip that reduces hand fatigue during extended planing sessions. The material is resistant to dents and wear, maintaining its appearance and function over time.
Yes. The high-carbon steel blade is designed to take and hold a very sharp edge, which is essential for clean planing. Like any quality woodworking blade, it requires regular honing and occasional sharpening on a waterstone or similar system to maintain peak performance and edge geometry.
The WoodRiver No. 62 Low Angle Jack Plane displayed on a workbench with its blade removed for maintenance.

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