Description
Vintage Record No. 020 Circular / Compass Plane
Flexible Sole Curved Workhorse | Original Blue Enamel & Record Iron
The Record No. 020 Compass Plane is the classic tool for shaping curved timber. Featuring a flexible spring-steel sole, this specialized plane adjusts easily to smooth tight concave or convex radii with complete accuracy.
This English-made example comes in great condition, retaining strong original blue enamel finish and clean mechanical parts.
Key Features:
Flexible Steel Sole: Adjusts quickly via the main thumbwheel to match external or internal curves and arches.
Micro-Depth Adjustment: Features the upper screw mechanism to set fine cutter depth while maintaining smooth sole tension.
Original Record Cutter: Comes fitted with a genuine Record tungsten-steel cutter and matching cap iron with plenty of steel left for sharpening.
Made in England: Cast with solid Sheffield iron and crisp trademark stamps along the frame.
Condition Note:
This plane remains in excellent structural shape. The flexible sole is flat and clean, while the adjustment mechanism turns smoothly through its full range of motion.
A hard-to-find specialty plane ready to perform curved joinery or grace a tool collection.