Norris A5 style gunmetal infill smoother plane

Description

We don’t know who engineered this exceptional Norris style infill smoother plane, but they did a beautiful job—even if that levercap is a bit of an “ugly duckling!”

If you are in the market for a vintage Norris A5 infill plane to use in your workshop, this tool will not disappoint.  In our shop testing, it performed beautifully both with and against the grain.  As well as any premium smoother we’ve ever encountered. It is solid as a rock and boasts an incredibly tight mouth for tear-out-free performance.

Premium Materials & Specifications

• Body & Construction: Heavyweight gunmetal cheeks and a massive 1/4″ thick gunmetal sole, reinforced with a steel wear plate for lifetime durability.

• Mouth & Frog: The rear of the mouth features a flawlessly executed steel frog capping that extends to protect the top of the handle.

• Blade / Iron: A heavy-duty, slotted 2 3/8″ parallel iron, expertly adapted from a vintage iron.

• Adjustment Mechanism: Equipped with a chunky Norris-style dual adjuster for precise blade depth and lateral control.

• Handle: A beautiful laminated wood tote nestled perfectly between two solid timber cheeks and flawlessly pinned and mated to the sole.

• Weight: A substantial 2.0 kg (4.4 lbs)—perfect for woodworkers who prefer a plane with serious heft and momentum.

Why buy it?

While it may lack a maker’s mark, the craftsmanship on this custom infill plane rivals high-end British makers. It is a true user tool designed to tackle the most difficult hardwoods with ease at a fraction of the cost of similar planes by makes such as Norris, Mathieson and Spiers.