British Low Angle Block Plane

[Calpol]

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[Vann]

It seems that the long awaited Clifton block plane is coming. There are a few teasers here https://www.facebook.com/cliftonplanes?ref=profile that show a small bronze plane with an adjustable mouth.

On the downside, it looks like maybe the Clico range of hollow mortise chisels may be deleted. If that's the case then I guess no more Russell-Jennings auger bits etc. either.

Cheers, Vann.

 

[Biliphuster]

Tremendous news, it's not often things come good after 6 years. Looking forward to seeing this and reading the reviews.

Also, the old school horizontal mill they use to square up the sides is fantastic, what a piece of kit.

 

[Peter Sefton]

Project unicorn is well underway and should be available soon, handled a couple of prototypes back at Easter and gave some feedback. It will be interesting to the finished design. It has at least one different feature to the others on the market.

Clifton are at my open day this Saturday and my fingers are crossed for the arrival of the new baby. But like all babies they only come out when they are ready!

Cheers Peter

 

[Vann]

...handled a couple of prototypes back at Easter...

Were they standard angle or low angle, Peter? 1 5/8" wide iron?

Cheers, Vann.

 

[Sheffield Tony]

On the downside, it looks like maybe the Clico range of hollow mortise chisels may be deleted. If that's the case then I guess no more Russell-Jennings auger bits etc. either.

Cheers, Vann.

I think the drills and such remained with Clico, rather than going to Thomas Flinn. Which is bad news, given this, which I somehow missed:

https://www.thegazette.co.uk/notice/2253731/

So if you want new auger bits, looks like Japanese or American from now.

 

[Paul Chapman]

I've ordered the block plane already - always said I'll have the first one Low angle, adjustable mouth, Bubinga lever cap. Should be a cracker 8)

Should have it by next week if all goes well.

Cheers :wink:

Paul

 

[Cheshirechappie]

On the downside, it looks like maybe the Clico range of hollow mortise chisels may be deleted. If that's the case then I guess no more Russell-Jennings auger bits etc. either.

Cheers, Vann.

I think the drills and such remained with Clico, rather than going to Thomas Flinn. Which is bad news, given this, which I somehow missed:

https://www.thegazette.co.uk/notice/2253731/

So if you want new auger bits, looks like Japanese or American from now.

That is sad. The last traditional maker of Jennings pattern augers, I think, and chairmaker's spoon bits.

 

[Peter Sefton]

...handled a couple of prototypes back at Easter...

Were they standard angle or low angle, Peter? 1 5/8" wide iron?

Cheers, Vann.

Yep it's low angle and with a 1 5/8" blade Vann

Cheers Peter

 

[thomasflinn]

Images of the much anticipated Clifton Block plane now available on our facebook page:
www.facebook.com/cliftonplanes

These are hot off production today so final professional images yet to be done!

10 years in the pipeline under previous ownership but we finally got it there for you all... hope you all enjoy this

 

[Paul Chapman]

Congratulations Katie and your team. Looks like it's been worth the wait.

Cheers :wink:

Paul

 

[PAC1]

Well done Katie, it is great to see a bold new British product proudly made in Sheffield.

 

[thomasflinn]

Thank you guys! It really looks amazing - the team have done an excellent job! My job to sell it now

 

[adidat]

Very nice, is the bubinga screwed from below to the brass plate, any idea on price and when it will be available?

Thanks

 

[n0legs]

Is there an alternative to the bubinga?

 

[adidat]

Sorry just seen your other post with link to website, interesting your only naysayer seems to own a berreta silver pigeon, which is a premium shotgun, if he applied the same reasoning to his shotgun purchasing surely he would have a 200 pound Spanish gun rather than one that costs in excess of a grand.

Whilst the price is high I can understand why, the idea of supporting the English manufacturer is certainly a noble one!

Adidat

 

[thomasflinn]

No alternative to bubinga at this stage and would only be an alternative if the demand was there for this.

I rolled my eyes at that comment about the metal handle on my facebook page btw. Some people!

These new planes are available to order on our website now. Batches will be coming through production to satisfy orders.

 

[Peter Sefton]

Just taken my demo plane out of the box and looking forward to playing with it tomorrow.

Looks great, nice to see some of the tweaks we talked about in the final plane!

Cheers Peter

 

[iNewbie]

Looks great.

What was the reason behind making it in bronze than the same material as the other planes?

 

[ColeyS1]

It looks great and I like the new colour......but the Clifton jack I bought should have been my favourite plane but I'd sooner swing around the weight of my no6 record. The Clifton just didn't feel comfortable in comparison. I'd love to buy the Clifton block but I can't see it performing better than the much cheaper quangsheng for a fraction of the price- believe me I'd like to think different !