Spiers Of Ayr Infill Mitre Plane - 1
The Verdict
Reviewed By: I.Ball
Manufacturer: Spiers Of Ayr
Plane Type: Infill - Mitre
Model No:
An old Spiers Of Ayr infill mitre plane.
This plane has a dovetailed sole with double screwed sides holding the
bridge in place and a single screw at the front and the rear
holding the front infill and rear infill in place respectively.
The wedge is very elegant with a delicate shaped bottom edge and a
double stepped top.
This particular plane was 9 inch in length and 2 5/8 inch wide with
a snecked Ward plane iron.
These mitre planes had a very fine mouth.
Plane Construction
Body:
cast iron
Bridge:
brass
Front and Rear Infill:
Rosewood
Wedge:
Rosewood
Plane Markings
"Spiers Ayr"
- found on the face of the brass bridge.
Manufactured Dates
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