Record 0100 1/2 Plane Review By: I.Ball
Category: Old Block Planes
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Manufacturer: Record
Plane Type: Block
Model No: 0100 1/2
The Record block plane number 0100 1/2 is a very small plane with a
convex sole. The sole is both convex in length and width. The base has
a 22mm (7/8 inch) radius on the width and a 300mm (12 inch) radius on
the length.
The plane has no fine blade adjustment mechanism so is labelled
as non-adjustable. The blade is manually placed in position and then
held in place using a small lever cap which is locked in place with
the knurled screw.
The 100 1/2 plane has a curved metal handle at the rear of the plane;
this handle is likened to an animal's tail so this type of plane is
often called a tailed plane or more specifically a squirrel plane.
This plane is often referred to as a model makers plane, violin makers
plane or a pattern makers plane as these were the core trades which
used this type of plane.
The Record 0100 1/2 only had a short production period in the late
1930's to early 1940's. Although the plane is advertised in tool catalogues
from 1938-1943, the main actual production of these planes probably
only took place for a few years before World War II restrictions on
materials began and social effects began. The 0100 1/2 plane had one
of the shortest production periods of all the Record plane ranges.
Width: 32mm (1 1/4 inch)
Length Of Sole: 88mm (3 1/2 inches)
Mouth Width: 27mm
Weight: 227 grams (1/2 lb)
Body: high grade cast iron
Lever Cap: high grade cast iron
Plane finish: blue
Record 0100 1/2 Plane Blade / Cutter
Blade: tungsten steel
Width: 25mm (1 inch)
Blade Thickness: 2mm
Number of Grooves: N/A
Slot Width: N/A
Top Of Blade Shape: Squared
1938 - 1943
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