Marples M-77 Review By: I.Ball
Category: Old Bullnose Planes
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Manufacturer: William Marples
Plane Type: Bullnose
Model No: M77
The Marples bullnose plane M-77 was made by William Marples who produced
a whole series of metal planes which emulated the Record planes of the
time.
The M-77 was based upon the
Record 077 bullnose plane
with the two planes
being almost identical with the exception of the planes colour and markings.
The Marples M-77 was finished with a black lever cap, polished sides
and sole and a red finish on all other parts of the plane body. These
colours were the typical colour scheme used on the William Marples iron
planes.
The Marples M-77 bull-nose plane is a 4" (10.2cm) adjustable, fixed
nose bull-nose rebate plane constructed from cast iron.
The body cast is one solid piece with a fixed nose. There are similar
versions of this plane made with a removable front nose such as the
Record 077A bull-nose plane.
The plane can be used left or right handed and can be laid perfectly
flat and used on either of its sides to trim rebates, shoulder lines
and tenons.
The plane has curved areas on top of the plane offering added comfort
and control.
The Marples M-77 bull-nose plane is equipped with a blade adjusting
mechanism. The blade adjuster control is located at the rear of the
plane in the form of a knurled nut. The adjuster is used to control
the depth at which the blade will cut.
The plane is fitted with a shouldered steel plane blade. The cutting
edge is 1 1/8" (2.9cm) wide with a bevel edge. The top of the blade
has a slot to allow the blade adjuster to locate with the blade. The
blade sits in the plane with the bevel edge side facing upwards.
The blade is held firmly in place with the use of the securing cap /
lever cap. The cap locks the blade in place by locating the securing
cap into the two notches in the plane body and then turning until tight
the knurled securing wheel located on the underside of the securing cap.
This model of plane has more recently been revived in the form of the
Clifton 770 bullnose plane.
Like the Marples M-77, the Clifton 770 is also a fixed nose bullnose plane.
Body: cast iron
Lever cap: cast iron
Plane finish: red and black
William Marples M77 Plane Blade / Cutter
Material: best steel
Width (bottom): 29mm (1 1/8 inch)
Top Of Blade Shape: Very slightly curved, with open window slot
William Marples M77 Plane Markings
"Marples" - found on the lever cap face.
Length:
102mm (4 inch)
Width:
29mm (1 1/8 inch)
1937> - <1965
Marples M-77 bull nose plane
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