Is this Mathieson or Noris smooth infill?
Woodpickerpecker
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Very nice old infill plane I think in beech wood with nice unusual grain shapes. I think it’s a mathieson as the iron cap has the name and the design seems to fit. However, the iron is a Sorby. It would be great if someone could nail the actual make of this infill plane for me. I attached a photo here. Thank you.
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To be frank, I think it looks horrible. Probably home-made and best used as a doorstop.
Thank you Waterhead for your comment and noted.
Looks like a Frankenplane... assembled in a lab from the body parts of other recently-desceased planes.
How does it work? I have owned ugly planes that functioned nicely.
I think it’s a cool old plane and looks like a fun project to revive it. Not sure of the brand but Good luck!
For those wanting to see more:
https://www.ebay.com.sg/itm/Mathieson-infill-plane-beech-Old-collectors-tool-nice/164093968944?hash=item2634c34230:g:HyUAAOSwLy1d-o0Z
I think it looks pretty cool. I probably would take a rasp to the wooden pieces to make more comfortable to use. If I could fettle and get it working right, it would be a keeper!
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