Item: Norris A7 Adjustable Shoulder Plane Tool
Sold For: $2,783.91
Bids: 26
Date: May 06, 2012
Auction: Ebay
Seller: secondhandtools
Description and Image By: secondhandtools
Secondhandtools well known in the antique & users tool business since 1978 A Little Used Dovetailed Steel Norris A7 Shoulder Plane with Rosewood Infill and Wedge. 1.1/4” Original Norris iron is close to full length with 1.3/16” (31 mm) remaining. Wedge, iron & plane are stamped 14. A fine 1.2 mm wide mouth.
The brass fittings retain their original finish as does most of the infill& wedge.
The plane is not in perfect condition. There are a number of small blemishes to the infill and the wedge. The wedge also has minor damage caused when the top screw has been incorrectly located.
The original owner made a tight fitting wood case which the plane slid into. This has caused scratching to the sides. There are also some other imperfections to the sides & a few small rust spots. The sole has some discolouration and some fine scratch marks. There are rust spots at the top end of the cutter.
Having said all that the plane is in above average condition with a Fine Tool Journal Condition Classification between G+ & G++ or F.