Record Smoothing Plane - No. 04 1/2
The Verdict
Record 04 1/2 Plane Review By: I.Ball
Category: Old Smoothing Planes
Manufacturer: Record
Plane Type: Smoothing
Model No: 04 1/2
The Record smoothing plane number 04 1/2 is the widest of the standard
smoothing bench planes with a width of 261mm (10 1/4") and a 61mm (2 3/8")
cutter.
The 04 1/2 is made with high grade cast iron parts including machine
ground sides and sole.
The plane is also fitted with a comfortable shaped hardwood rear handle
and front knob. The earlier handles were made from Rosewood (pre 1950),
followed by Beech.
The Record 04 1/2 was first produced by C&J Hampton Ltd, Sheffield,
England who continued to produce the 04 1/2 through most of the 20th
century. The Record 04 1/2 plane was one of the first planes produced
by C&J Hampton Ltd's Record company.
Plane Construction
Weight: 2.15kg (4 3/4lbs)
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 (pre 1950) or Stained Beech
Plane finish: blue
Record 04 1/2 Plane Markings
"Record" - (raised) found on the top face at the very front of the plane
"No 04 1/2" - (raised) found on the top face at the front of the plane between the blade and front knob
"Made in England" - (raised) found on the top face at the rear of the plane
"Record" - set in relief on the lever cap face
Plane Construction
Weight: 2.15kg (4 3/4lbs)
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 (pre 1950) or Stained Beech
Plane finish: blue
Record 04 1/2 Plane Markings
"Record" - (raised) found on the top face at the very front of the plane
"No 04 1/2" - (raised) found on the top face at the front of the plane between the blade and front knob
"Made in England" - (raised) found on the top face at the rear of the plane
"Record" - set in relief on the lever cap face
Plane Construction
Weight: 2.15kg (4 3/4lbs)
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 (pre 1950) or Stained Beech
Plane finish: blue
Record 04 1/2 Plane Markings
"Record" - (raised) found on the top face at the very front of the plane
"No 04 1/2" - (raised) found on the top face at the front of the plane between the blade and front knob
"Made in England" - (raised) found on the top face at the rear of the plane
"Record" - set in relief on the lever cap face
Plane Dimensions
Length:
261mm (10 1/4 inch)
Width:
Record 04 1/2 Plane Blade / Cutter
Material: crucible cast tungsten steel
Width: 61mm (2 3/8 inch)
Manufactured Dates
1931 - 1996
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