Record Shoulder Rebate Plane - No. 042

record shoulder plane 042
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Record 042 Plane Review By: I.Ball

Manufacturer: Record

Plane Type: Shoulder Rebate

Model No: 042


           

The Record 042 plane is a shoulder rebate /rabbet plane from the Record rebate / rabbet plane range.

The Record 042 shoulder plane is the larger of the fixed sole Record shoulder rebate planes at 8 inch long and 3/4 inch (19mm) wide.

The plane has a cast iron body, lever arm, depth adjuster and plane blade.

The Record rebate plane 042 was made for fine and accurate work.

The solid one-piece body was made with perfectly flat and squared sides and sole and with a fine mouth. The plane can be used laying on either side or standing upright. The top of the plane has curved areas on top of the plane offering added comfort and control.



record plane 042

The 042 is fitted with a 3/4 inch (19mm) tungsten steel bevel edge cutter. The bevel edge is positioned in the plane with the bevel facing upwards (as with most/all shoulder planes). The plane blades cutting edge spans the full width of the plane. The tungsten steel cutter was advertised during its time as 'No iron will take a sharper edge, and retain it longer than will the Tungsten Steel of the Record cutters'.

The Record 042 shoulder 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 blade is held firmly in place with the use of the securing cap / lever cap / lever arm. 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.


record 042 plane

The Record plane 042 was originally presented in a varnished Record wooden box. The box had a sliding lid with the writing 'Record Tools, Made In England' on the lid, it also had a yellow label at the end of the box detailing the plane information. The packaging changed in the 1940's to a blue cardboard box with an orange/yellow label at the end of the box detailing the plane information.

The Record 042 is finished in a thin layer or 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.

This model of plane has more recently been revived in the form of the Clifton 420 shoulder rebate plane.



Plane Construction

record 042 plane

Body:
high grade cast iron

Lever cap:
high grade cast iron

Blade:
crucible cast tungsten steel

Plane finish (earlier versions):
nickel plated

Plane finish (later versions):
bright finish

Record 042 Plane Blade / Cutter

Material: tungsten steel

Cutter Width: 19mm (3/4 inch)

Top Of Blade Shape: Squared, with open window slot



Plane Dimensions

Length:
8 inch

Width:
19mm (3/4 inch)


Plane Markings

"Record No 042" - found on one side towards the front of the plane.

"British Make" or "Made In England" - found on one side towards the front of the plane.


Manufactured Dates

1934 - 1976


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