Record 07 Plane Review By: I.Ball
Category: Old Jointer Planes
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Manufacturer: Record
Plane Type: Jointer
Model No: 07
The Record jointer plane number 07 is a 22 inch (559mm) long plane
fitted with a 2 3/8" (61mm) wide crucible cast tungsten steel plane
blade.
The Record 07 plane is the second longest plane produced in the Record plane
range. It is equal in length to the Stanley number 7 jointer plane.
The plane is equipped with a comfortable shaped rear hardwood handle
and front knob. The hardwood handle and knob are usually made from
Rosewood or varnished Beech.
During the the Record number 07 plane's long production period, the
design of the plane stayed pretty constant.
The Record number 07 is made with a high grade iron body, frog, lever cap,
lateral adjuster, best quality steel cap iron, and crucible cast tungsten
steel cutter.
The body is machined with ground sides and sole. The machining and
grounding ensure the plane body is
flat and true. The top-side of the plane body is finished with the blue
finish which is synonymous with the Record plane range.
The cast iron frog is the central part of the plane on which the blade
rests, the lateral lever pivots on and the depth adjuster operates.
The frog can be used to adjust the mouth thickness at which the shavings
pass through.
This is adjusted by loosening the frog screws (the pair of screws located
in the depressions on the front of the frog) and then
turning the screw located at the base of the rear of the frog.
Moving the position of the frog in effects changes the mouth from fine
to wide open which in turn regulates the thickness of the shavings.
The plane's lateral blade adjusting lever is located just behind the
blade, at the top of the frog. This lever pivots side-to-side which
in turn adjusts the cutter side-ways (note: the lever cap must be released
when making these alterations).
The blade's depth adjusting mechanism is controlled by turning the brass
wheel at the rear of the frog (note: the lever cap must be released
when making these alterations).
The plane blade is stiffened with the use of a cap iron. The cap iron
helps reduce chatter and assists in curling the shavings to prevent splintering
the work-piece, particularly when working against the grain.
The plane blade and cap iron are locked in position with the lever cap.
This further reduces chattering. The lever cap has a plated finish which
is usually a nickel plating. The lever cap has a pear shaped hole in
the middle in which a screw runs through, the shape helps prevent the
cap loosening.
As with all the Record bench planes, the Record 07 has universal
interchanging parts.
Weight: 3.63kg (8lbs)
Body and frog: high grade cast iron
Lever cap: high grade cast iron with a plated finish
Cap iron: best quality steel
Depth adjuster wheel/nut: brass
Handle and Knob: Rosewood or Beech
Plane finish: blue
Record 07 Plane Blade / Cutter
Material: crucible cast tungsten steel
Width: 61mm (2 3/8 inch)
Record 07 Plane Markings
"Record" - found on the top face at the very front of the plane.
"No. 07" - found on the top face between front knob and blade.
"Made In England" - found on the top face at the rear.
"Record" - found on the lever cap face.
Weight: 4.08kg (9lbs)
Body and frog: high grade cast iron
Lever cap: high grade cast iron with a plated finish
Cap iron: best quality steel
Depth adjuster wheel/nut: brass
Handle and Knob: Beech
Plane finish: blue
Record 07 Plane Blade / Cutter
Material: crucible cast tungsten steel
Width: 67mm (2 5/8 inch)
Record 07 Plane Markings
"Record" - found on the top face at the very front of the plane.
"No. 07" - found on the top face between front knob and blade.
"Made In England" - found on the top face at the very rear.
"Record" - found on the lever cap face.
Weight: 4.08kg (9lbs)
Body and frog: high grade cast iron
Lever cap: high grade cast iron with a plated finish
Cap iron: best quality steel
Depth adjuster wheel/nut: brass
Handle and Knob: Beech or Plastic
Plane finish: blue (pale blue)
Record Marples 07 Plane Blade / Cutter
Material: crucible cast tungsten steel
Width: 67mm (2 5/8 inch)
Record Marples 07 Plane Markings
"Record" - found on the top face at the very front of the plane.
"No. 07" - found on the top face between front knob and blade.
"Made In England" - found on the top face at the very rear.
"Record" - found on the lever cap face.
Length:
559mm (22 inch)
Width:
74mm
1931 - present
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