Edward Preston Bullnose Plane - No. 1355
Edward Preston Bullnose Plane 1355 Review By: I.Ball
Category: Old Bullnose Planes
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Manufacturer: Edward Preston
Plane Type: Bullnose
Model No: 1355
The Edward Preston plane 1355 is a 10cm long fixed sole, adjustable
bullnose plane made in the early years of the 20th century.
The plane is made from cast iron and finished with a nickel plating.
There are two versions of the 1355 plane, one with a width of 5/8" (16mm)
and one with a width of 1 1/8" (29mm).
This plating is prone to coming off through years of use, as such these
planes are often found today with partial plating cover or even no
plating cover.
The body cast is one solid piece with a fixed nose.
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, domed top securing cap and front nose offering added
comfort and control.
The Edward Preston 1355 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 cast steel Edward Preston plane blade.
The cutting edge is 5/8" (16mm) wide or 1 1/8" (2.9cm) wide with a bevel edge;
the width of the blade spans the full width of the plane. 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 plane seems to be one of the most common Edward Preston planes which appear
today.
This model of plane was reproduced in a slightly new form by Record (C & J
Hampton Ltd), as the
Record 077 plane,
in the 1930's to early 1940's. Record also produced
the
Record 077A plane
at the same time and beyond which had a detachable front nose
modification. The plane more recently has been produced in a similar design
as part of the Clifton plane range in the form of the
Clifton 770 plane.
Plane Construction
Body: cast iron
Lever cap: cast iron
Plane finish: nickel plating
Edward Preston 1355 Plane Blade / Cutter
Material: best steel
Width (bottom): 5/8" (16mm) or 29mm (1 1/8 inch)
Top Of Blade Shape: Squared, with open window slot
Blade Markings: 'Preston, EP, Birm, Eng'
Edward Preston 1355 Plane Markings
"Preston England" - found on the lever cap face with a two cherries symbol.
Plane Construction
Body: cast iron
Lever cap: cast iron
Plane finish: nickel plating
Edward Preston 1355 Plane Blade / Cutter
Material: best steel
Width (bottom): 5/8" (16mm) or 29mm (1 1/8 inch)
Top Of Blade Shape: Squared, with open window slot
Blade Markings: 'Preston, EP, Birm, Eng'
Edward Preston 1355 Plane Markings
"No 1355" - found on one of the plane sides towards the bottom.
"Preston England" - found on the lever cap face with a two cherries symbol.
Manufactured Dates
<1908 - 1934
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