Norris A5 in the wild.

[geoff-oz]

Here you go this is up for auction at Lawrences, Bletchingley - its item 61 going Tuesday 11th Sept. By the way there are 2 unused blades with it as well. www.lawrencesbletchingley.co.uk

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[Waka]

Just had a look at their website and they are estimating £300-500, if you can get it for that then you are on a winner, the box is worth as much as the plane.

By the way its not mine.

 

[geoff-oz]

I said to the Auctioneer that I thought it would go for £1000. Being an evil pipper I thought I would post it on a couple of sites and see how high it would go :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:

 

[bugbear]

Here you go this is up for auction at Lawrences, Bletchingley - its item 61 going Tuesday 11th Sept. By the way there are 2 unused blades with it as well. www.lawrencesbletchingley.co.uk

Anyone know enough to date it?

BugBear

 

[Good Surname or what ?]

Bugbear,

I'd say less-desireable post-war A5 ....

.... but I'm no expert.

 

[Scrit]

I'd say less-desireable post-war A5 ....

.... but I'm no expert.

You'd be right. Flat lever cap stamped "Norris London" in small letters without the plane type, machine finishing, beech infill. Definitely post-war

Scrit

 

[tombo]

seems this one is destined to go to a collector, just interested to know is there anyone out there actually got a norris as a daily user? If so are they as good as thier reputation

Tom

 

[Anonymous]

seems this one is destined to go to a collector, just interested to know is there anyone out there actually got a norris as a daily user? If so are they as good as thier reputation

Tom

Waka has one as a daily user. I sharpened it for him and played with it a whie back - very nice plane to use

I beleive he has one the same as shown in the photo above as well, and that is in the box the loft collector

 

[Joel Moskowitz]

It's a postwar plane, not a great performer compared to a pre-war A5 and of course in that condition worth far far more as "new" I do know that placing it in that auction, not a specialist tool auction like the Stanley auction will cost of the owner of the plane 4-500 pounds.

 

[geoff-oz]

Just had a look at this one- there is still there factory wax on the base untouched and the 3 blades still have the factory grind marks with only the one in the plane showing any signs of sharpening but the most of the grind marks are still present on the bevel. All the blades are marked 'Norris,London' on one side and 'Robt Sorby, Sheffield' on the other. The original wax paper is still there as well.
One question I have of the experts and that is did Norris still dovetail the sides and base post-war?

 

[Waka]

seems this one is destined to go to a collector, just interested to know is there anyone out there actually got a norris as a daily user? If so are they as good as thier reputation

Tom

All I can say is Yes.

 

[Joel Moskowitz]

One question I have of the experts and that is did Norris still dovetail the sides and base post-war?

No. And the blades are thinner than the pre-wars.

 

[Anonymous]

If so are they as good as thier reputation

Tom

After using one for a while, I can say yes, as good as a LN or LV - but no better.

You spends your money and makes your choice....

 

[Harbo]

I use one as my main smother - bought it for £150 and had a Ray Isles thicker iron (4.5mm) fitted giving a very tight mouth.

Is it as good as a LN or LV I don't know? - but it creams my Stanley 4!

Rod

 

[geoff-oz]

Hammer price £740 - about £850 with commission and VAT