My Clifton Anniversary plane

[Paul Chapman]

Alex from Classic Hand Tools phoned me last week to say that my Clifton Anniversary plane was in. As Mark Hancock was at CHT giving turning demonstrations and tuition and I recently started turning, I thought I'd drive there, pick up the plane and meet Mark.

Here's the plane, a #4

Traditionally, craftsmen often mark their name on their tools and as this was rather special, I thought it would be nice to have my name etched on the body. Mike Hudson kindly arranged this. Many thanks Mike, I hope it didn't cause you too much extra work during what must have been a busy time getting the planes out.

I'm delighted with the plane. It's beautifully finished and I look forward to getting many years work from it.

CHT's new premises is very nice. Here's Alex busy processing orders

And Mike busy "supervising"

Lots of droolworthy tools on display

Plenty of extra room at the back

Here's Mark Hancock giving some turning tuition

Mark's a top bloke and I picked up several excellent hints from him. Many thanks, Mark.

Finally here's Alex taking a breather

All in all, a good day

Cheers :wink:

Paul

 

[Benchwayze]

How many left Paul? Clifton Anniversary planes that is! :wink:

John

 

[Paul Chapman]

Hi John,

Classic Hand Tools and Workshop Heaven both have some left but I'm not sure which sizes. Suggest you give them a ring http://www.classichandtools.com/

http://workshopheaven.com/cgi-bin/cp-app.cgi

Cheers :wink:

Paul

 

[ali27]

Paul congrats with your new clifton plane.

Looks very handsome. Good luck using this
nice plane.

Ali

 

[Vann]

Traditionally, craftsmen often mark their name on their tools and as this was rather special, I thought it would be nice to have my name etched on the body. Mike Hudson kindly arranged this.

Loverly plane Paul.

But for the life-of-me I just can't make out what's written on the left-hand side of the plane. Could you kindly transcribe (I suppose I should look again after dark, when the PC screen has less reflected light). And is that "21 of 25"?

Cheers, Vann.

 

[Paul Chapman]

Hi Vann,

On the left-hand side it says " Clifton No. 4 Bench Plane".

Yes, it's 21 of 25. 25 planes have been made in each size.

Cheers :wink:

Paul

 

[OPJ]

A very nice touch, Paul. The only thing missing is the title of "Collector"... :wink:

 

[Paul Chapman]

The only thing missing is the title of "Collector"... :wink:

All my planes are users - honest I've tried out the new one already.

Cheers :wink:

Paul

 

[Vann]

On the left-hand side it says " Clifton No. 4 Bench Plane".

Okay. I was trying to see where it has your name engraved.

Yes, it's 21 of 25. 25 planes have been made in each size.

So you've got No.4/21 and David111s has No.3/22. I wonder how many more will show up on the forum (only 89 to go - excluding the 12 full sets, and Waka will have at least one of those :wink: ).

Cheers, Vann.

 

[paulm]

Hmmm, I might know where to find a few more Vann :wink:

It's a beaut Paul, bet it works like a dream too.

Cheers, Paul

 

[woodbloke]

The only thing missing is the title of "Collector"... :wink:

All my planes are users - honest I've tried out the new one already.

Cheers :wink:

Paul

Making what perzactly?...we need pics :wink: or it didn't happen :lol: - Rob

 

[Philly]

Very nice Paul (s!) - I especially like the "Paul Chapman Limited Edition". You certainly have earned it... :lol:
Cheers
Philly

 

[Vann]

I was trying to see where it has your name engraved.

It's night time here now and I can read the engraving - including your name adjacent to the tote Paul C.

I might know where to find a few more Vann

So which ones did you get, paulm?

Cheers, Vann.

 

[jhwbigley]

Now they do look smart!

My cliften no 4 just has a B stamped on the side :lol:

thanks

JH

 

[paulm]

I might know where to find a few more Vann

So which ones did you get, paulm?

Cheers, Vann.

Hi Vann, didn't manage to take any pics on Sunday as was too busy cleaning, honing and playing with them :roll: :lol: , but a 3, 41/2 and 51/2, with the 7 due in sometime this week, all series 21 (same as Paul's no.4).

A bit excessive for a casual hobbyist (not a collector like that Chapman guy :lol: ), but they will get used, and it makes me happy

Will try and get some pics up at some stage, probably after the 7 arrives, but may not be till the weekend as I need to get on with the day job to pay for them :lol:

Cheers, Paul

 

[Alf]

Hang on a tick, Paul(M). You have three of them? And you're calling Paul(C) a collector? He's obviously just focusing on honing guides... :wink:

Very posh, Paul(C) and thanks for the pics of CHT - nice to actually see what it's like.

 

[Mark Hancock]

Paul

Great to meet you and glad it was of help.

Mike did a lot of "supervising" over the 3 days I was there :lol:

Mark

 

[JonnyD]

The plane looks very nice Paul. What are the differences between these specials and the standard planes?

cheers

jon

 

[Max Power]

Walnut handles in lieu of bubinga and the engraving on the side

 

[Karl]

I think the iron is thicker too?

Cheers

Karl