Record 1366 Plane Review By: I.Ball
Category: Old Bullnose Planes
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Manufacturer: Record
Plane Type: Bullnose, Rabbet / Rebate
Model No: 1366
The Record 1366 bullnose plane is a small, narrow rebate plane.
The plane is 3" (7.6cm) long, 3/8" (9mm) wide and weighs approximately
142 grams (5 ounces).
The 1366 is fitted with a 3/8" (9mm) tungsten steel bevel edge cutter.
The bevel edge is positioned in the plane with the bevel facing upwards
(as with most/all bullnose planes).
The plane blade should be kept very sharp and the blade depth is set
to an acceptable level. If the blade is too blunt or the blade depth
is set to an ambitious level then the likely outcome will be a juddering
plane action or the plane being completely halted due to the blade
digging-in.
The 1366 requires the plane blade to be set manually by hand; there is no form
of fine blade adjustment.
The plane blade is secured in place with the use of a Rosewood wedge.
The 1366 is a fixed bullnose plane; the body is not adjustable nor can the plane
be converted to a chisel plane.
The Record 1366 plane was coated in a nickel plating. 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 plane was originally presented in a dark blue Record cardboard box with a
yellow label detailing the 1366 plane details.
The Record 1366 had a short manufacturing period in the 1930's to early 1940's.
The plane was the direct successor to the almost identical
Edward Preston 1366 plane
after Record took the Edward Preston plane range over. The distinguishing
difference between the Record 1366 and Preston 1366 is the Record version has
the wording 'No 1366' on one side and 'Record' on the other side in contrast
to the Preston 1366 which has the Edward Preston two cherries logo.
An almost identical pattern of the 1366 was later produced by Clico (and then
Thomas Flinn) in the form of the
Clifton 400 Bullnose Plane.
Body: high grade cast iron
Lever cap: high grade cast iron
Plane finish: nickel plating
Record 1366 Plane Blade / Cutter
Material: tungsten steel
Width (bottom): 9mm (3/8 inch)
Top Of Blade Shape: rounded corners
Record 1366 Plane Markings
"No 1366" - found on side of the plane.
"Record" - found on the other side of the plane.
1935 - 1943
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