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What is an infill plane used for?
An infill plane, by contrast, is formed from metal plates (sole and sides) joined along the edges, or sometimes by a single piece of metal U-channel. Dense wood is used to fill the space between the plates to support the sides, establish a bed for the iron, and to make holding the plane possible.
How does a Norris adjuster work?
With the Norris-style adjuster, both lateral and vertical movements of the iron are controlled by a single shaft. Lateral adjustment is achieved by moving the thumbwheel of the adjuster from side to side. Iron depth adjustment works by turning the thumbwheel clockwise to advance and anti-clockwise to retract the iron.
Why are British metal planes called infill planes?
British Metal Planes, commonly referred to as infill planes, represent the pinnacle of refinement in cabinetmaking planes. These planes came into vogue during a time when industrialization allowed products of remarkable precision to be made for a wide market, but at the same time fine hand work was still being done.
What kind of tool is an infill plane?
The metal components can be cut by hand or ordered as a kit, and are usually joined with soldered dovetail or box joints. Most types of hand planes can be made as infill planes: block planes, smooth planes, jack planes, shoulder planes, etc. can all be made as infill planes. An infill plane is basically a metal plane with a wooden core.
How is an infill plane formed in wood?
An infill plane, by contrast, is formed from metal plates (sole and sides) joined along the edges, or sometimes by a single piece of metal U-channel. Dense wood is used to fill the space between the plates to support the sides, establish a bed for the iron, and to make holding the plane possible.
When was the heyday of the infill plane?
In the heyday of the infill plane, from the last quarter of the 19th Century up until World War I, there were many manufacturers of infill planes, ranging in quality from exquisite to excellent. In addition, many more planes were assembled by craftsmen for their own use than were made by factories, usually starting with a factory made casting.