Old Norris A5 Smoothing Plane (Beech) padlock An old Edward Preston Rule

An old Edward Preston Rule (Boxwood)

Has a couple of old treated worm holes

The blade adjusting knob is marked 'Norris

scraper tool

These planes both are marked no

Old Norris A5 Smoothing Plane (Beech) padlock An old Edward Preston RuleAn old Norris plane no. A5. This Norris of London coffin shaped A5 smoothing plane has ebonised beech infills fitted with a good length 'Norris, London' parallel cutting iron which is also marked 'Robt Sorby, Sheffield, England' on the rear of the cutter. The lever cap and brass knurled blade adjusting knob are also marked Norris London. The cap iron hasn't any markings. For general information about this model of plane, see the Norris A5 plane review