Clifton Shoulder Plane No. 400 | Clifton Hobel

Exquisitely crafted shoulder plane with rounded and polished edges. Special attention is paid to...

This small shoulder plane in the traditional English »Preston« design is a real gem The relief on the sides is not only meant for decoration, it also improves the grip and guidance of the plane, as does the walnut wedge that extends to the back and secures the blade in place. The mouth opening, which is only 0.6 mm wide, enables the finest fitting work, as required e.g. in cabinetmaking, model making or musical instrument making.

Exquisitely crafted shoulder plane with rounded and polished edges. Special attention is paid to the exact dimensional accuracy of the blade guide, which is decisive for the function, the mouth opening and the sole. The blades made of oil-hardened tool steel (59-61 HRC) have an excellent service life. The blade angle of 18° and bevel angle of 25° result in a cutting angle of 43° for best surface quality, even on end grain.

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Thomas Flinn & Co. Ltd.

Since 1923, the family-owned company Thomas Flinn & Co. Ltd in Sheffield, England has been manufacturing an extensive range of saws and hand tools with origins dating back to the 18th century. Not only the well-known saw brands such as PAX, Lynx (Garlick Saw Company) and Roberts & Lee Dorchester, but also high-quality hand planes of the Clifton brand are produced by Thomas Flinn & Co. Ltd.