Description
Hand made in Sheffield England
- The cutting iron (Blade) is made from cryogenically treated 01 steel, hardened and tempered to 60-62 Rockwell C. They are precision ground and are approx. 0.125” thick (3.2mm).
- Meticulous care is taken in the casting, machining and grinding of Clifton planes. They are then paired with gorgeous brass and wood to create not only a world class carpentry tool for the most demanding carpenter and avid amateur woodworker but are also a true work of art themselves.
- The frog and frog seating in the body of these planes are based on the BEDROCK design. This ensures absolute stability of the Frog, providing a firm and solid surface for the cutting iron. The accuracy of this mechanism allows for the cutting iron to be advanced to give a virtually “zero” mouth opening, so allowing the finest shavings to be taken even on the most difficult of timbers. The BEDROCK design uniquely allows the mouth width to be adjusted without dismantling the Frog and iron assembly.
Since 1923, we have proudly crafted saws and hand tools in our Sheffield factories, drawing on generations of expertise.
Clifton Bench Planes are made from the finest materials having
accurately machined grey cast iron with their sides and sole fully ground.
The walnut hardwood knob and handle are carefully shaped, sanded and
sealed. The cutting iron (Blade) is made from cryogenically treated 01 steel,
hardened and tempered to 60-62 Rockwell C. They are precision ground
and are approx. 0.125” thick (3.2mm). The blade is secured by a high
Since 1923, we have proudly crafted saws and hand tools in our Sheffield factories, drawing on generations of expertise.
Clifton Bench Planes are made from the finest materials having accurately machined grey cast iron with their sides and sole fully ground. The walnut hardwood knob and handle are carefully shaped, sanded and sealed. The cutting iron (Blade) is made from cryogenically treated 01 steel, hardened and tempered to 60-62 Rockwell C. They are precision ground and are approx. 0.125” thick (3.2mm). The blade is secured by a high quality cap iron to offer rigid clamping. The frog and frog seating in the body of these planes are based on the BEDROCK design, first seen on early Stanley planes, meaning the seating pad in the body is full face, fully machined to mate with an equivalent full face, fully machined underside of the Frog. This ensures absolute stability of the Frog, providing a firm and solid surface for the cutting iron, this again rests on a fully machined upper side of the Frog. The accuracy of this mechanism allows for the cutting iron to be advanced to give a virtually “zero” mouth opening, so allowing the finest shavings to be taken even on the most difficult of timbers. The BEDROCK design uniquely allows the mouth width to be adjusted without dismantling the Frog and iron assembly
As the last remaining traditional saw and hand plane manufacturer in the UK, Thomas Flinn and Clifton continue to uphold the legacy of British craftsmanship. Proudly made in Sheffield.
