Month: July 2008

Record No. 405 Multi-Plane as illustrated in Catalogue No. 15, February 1938 The Record Multi-Plane, as the name implies, could perform many planing operations required by the cabinet maker and joiner, namely: 1. Ploughing. 2. Dadoing. 3. Beading. 4. Centre Beading. 5. Rabbeting and Filletstering….

Record No 311 Bull-Nose Shoulder Rabbet Plane as illustrated in Catalogue No. 15, February 1938 Record “Three-in-One” plane — Shoulder Rabbet, Bull-Nose Rabbet and Chisel plane. These planes have screw adjustment on the cutter for regulating the depth of cut and are fitted with tungsten…

Record No. 0130 Block Plane as illustrated in Catalogue No. 15, February 1938 The Record No. 0130 block plane is non-adjustable. It has two mouths and the above illustration shows the cutter in position for ordinary work. The cutter and lever cap may be reversed…

Record No. 0120 Block Plane as illustrated in Catalogue No. 15, February 1938 The Record No. 0120 block plane has a screw adjustment on the cutter for regulating the depth of cut. The cutter is tightened in position by a nickel-plated knurled wheel and screw….

Record No. 2506S Side Rabbet Plane as illustrated in Catalogue No. 15, February 1938 Same as the No. 2506, but with an adjustable and reversible depth stop fitted to the base. This plane was used for side rabbeting and cleaning grooves in mouldings etc. and…

Record No. 078 Duplex Rabbet & Filletster Plane as illustrated in Catalogue No. 15, February 1938 The No. 078 plane has two positions for the cutter, one for ordinary work, and the other for bull-nose work. It is fitted with a hardened steel spur, an…

Record No. 020 Circular Plane as illustrated in Catalogue No. 15, February 1938 The No. 020 circular plane was fitted with a flexible spring steel face (sole) for planing concave or convex surfaces. It featured end and side adjustment of cutter. The steel face of…

Record No. 010 Carriage Maker’s Rabbet Plane as illustrated in Catalogue No. 15, February 1938 This plane had a malleable iron body and was said to be “practically unbreakable”. It was designed and recommended for carriage and wagon building and similar heavy work. End and…

Record No. 018 Block Plane as illustrated in Catalogue No. 15, February 1938 This block plane was fitted with a knuckle joint style lever cap which was made of steel and nickel plated. There was a screw adjustment on the cutter for regulating the depth…

Record No. 042 Improved Shoulder Rabbet Plane as illustrated in Catalogue No. 15, February 1938 This plane was for very fine and accurate work. The base and sides are accurately machined and ground. It lies quite flat on either side, and can be used both…

Record No. 075 Bull-Nose Rabbet Plane as illustrated in Catalogue No. 15, February 1938 This plane is used for planing into corners and difficult positions. The mouth is adjustable. First introduced in Catalogue No. 11, published in September 1932. Specifications: Manufactured: From 1932 to 1967…

Record No. 073 Improved Shoulder Rabbet Plane as illustrated in Catalogue No. 15, February 1938 This plane was for very fine and accurate work. The base and sides are accurately machined and ground. It lies quite flat on either side, and can be used both…

Record No. 071 Router Plane as illustrated in Catalogue No. 15, February 1938 Open throat, with improved adjustable fence. These planes are for cutting grooves, etc., parallel to the surface of the work. The improved fence enables grooves to be cut parallel to the edge…

Record No. 070 Box Scraper Plane as illustrated in Catalogue No. 15, February 1938 This box scraper is for scraping stencils and marks from the surface of boxes, floors etc. The handle is hinged on the body, and the cutter and bottom are slightly curved…

Record No. 044 Plough Plane as illustrated in Catalogue No. 15, February 1938 This plane is fitted with adjustable depth gauge, double arm adjustable bridged fence and two pairs of fence arms (long and short), and will cut grooves 5/8″ deep up to 5″ from…