Bidspirit auction | A Record No. 778 Iron

A Record No. 778 Iron Rebate Plane in Original Box - A Record No. 778 duplex rebate plane, constructed from cast iron with a characteristic blue-painted finish and polished steel side faces. The tool is designed for cutting rebates both with and across the grain, featuring two seating positions for the cutter to allow for standard and bullnose work. The body features a cast raised mark in a hexagonal cartouche reading 'RECORD' and 'MADE IN ENGLAND'. The plane is equipped with a twin-arm fence supported by two steel rods, a depth stop, and a spur for cross-grain cutting. A screw-adjustment mechanism is present for fine control of the cutter. The tool is accompanied by its original cardboard packaging, which features printed text including 'RECORD', 'PLANE NO. 778', and 'REBATE'.