Blades for a Record #044

Re: Blades for a Record #044

Tom Colligan, Peoria

>Derek,

A few weeks ago Pam suggested 'Pennyfarthing' in England. I took her advise and bought a 043 for 40 pounds. Pam said they have a very large supply of Records and I got that sense as well.

Regards,

Re: Blades for a Record #044

paul womack

>I'm looking for blades for a Record #044. I don't think that any other planes' blades are interchangeable with this plough plane - or are they? Can anyone tell me where I can buy a few? Bugbear?

Stanley #50 blades will fit - they also have grooves on the lower surface. The Stanley adjuster is a cruddy lever, while the Record's is a screw. but the grooves are compatible.

Many UK dealers may have a s/h set - price unknown.

Alternatively, Ray Isles makes and sells them.

From his tool list #18:


RI012 New irons for 044, set of eight. N �28.00 $39.20

(you might need to email - his website is a MESS)

BugBear

Re: Blades for a Record #044

Alice Frampton, UK

>"you might need to email - his website is a MESS"

I believe it's on hold, possibly forever, but at least while he's trying to get his #073 shoulder plane ready. Email will work though, 'cos I bought a replacement spokeshave blade from him not long back.

Cheers, Alf

Re: Blades for a Record #044

Mick Foley

>You could ask Jim Reed if he would make some. (He started a thread here about a week ago noting that he had just aquired a 044).

I've bought blades from him and I'm very happy with them. (No affiliation, just a happy customer etc.)

Mick

Yes

Derek Cohen (in Perth, Australia)

>I have been in contact with Jim. He is in the proicess of making a fresh bunch of #044 blades.

Thanks.

Derek