Clico - Clifton Smoothing Plane - No. 4 1/2

The old Clifton smoothing plane number 4 1/2 model was made by a Sheffield (UK) company called Clico. Clico made this model of plane for a number of years with a forest green finish until the Clifton tool part of the business was taken over by Thomas Flinn and Co in 2014.

The Clifton smoothing plane number 4 1/2 is a high quality, accurate tool with smoothly operating parts which was designed to be ready to use from the moment the plane was taken from the box.

The plane incorporates the design of the 'BEDROCK' frog and frog seating pad, a two piece cap iron similar in design to the Record SS (Stay Set) planes, an extra thick high carbon steel blade, a ground flat sole within the British Standard of 0.075mm (0.003"), beautiful Bubinga rear handle and front knob, and finished with a forest green finish.

The plane was presented in a good quality dark blue cardboard box.