andyxbach
7th February 2011, 10:02 AM
Just bought a prewar Norris A5 from an auction recently and want to share my joy with everyone here. I just started knowing about antique tools (carving gouges and planes) since Sept 2010 but I am indulged in it quickly. This is my first Norris plane. I am really happy about its condition (there is no stamp on the plane, most of the plane is still covered with original varnish, the blade looks like a prewar Norris and it is still long). However, I have several questions in my mind and I hope experts in this forum can help.
1. How much should this Norris A5 worth?
2. Do you think I should clean up the plane (not with sandpaper though) as the plane is covered with dirt and I want to clean it a little bit. If the answer is yes, what can I use to clean the metal and wooden part of the plane? (I thought of using toothpaste but I am not sure if that is suitable or not).
3. Do you think I should use it to plane wood (I always struggle between being a collector and a user)? If yes, do you think I should change the adjuster (it is still functioning but I am worried about causing wear to it if I am going to use the plane). If I change the adjuster, will it be possible to put the adjuster back if I am going to sell it in the future? (please also email me if you know someone who is good at changing adjuster and restoring planes in England).
Please also tell me anything you think or know about this plane as all my knowledge come from the internet and I always want to know more.
Many thanks and hope you'll enjoy the pictures.
http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz274/andyxbach/Prewar%20Norris%20A5/IMG_8475.jpg
http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz274/andyxbach/Prewar%20Norris%20A5/IMG_8476.jpg
http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz274/andyxbach/Prewar%20Norris%20A5/IMG_8478.jpg
http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz274/andyxbach/Prewar%20Norris%20A5/IMG_8479.jpg
http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz274/andyxbach/Prewar%20Norris%20A5/IMG_8480.jpg
http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz274/andyxbach/Prewar%20Norris%20A5/IMG_8481.jpg
http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz274/andyxbach/Prewar%20Norris%20A5/IMG_8482.jpg
http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz274/andyxbach/Prewar%20Norris%20A5/IMG_8483.jpg
http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz274/andyxbach/Prewar%20Norris%20A5/IMG_8492.jpg
1. How much should this Norris A5 worth?
2. Do you think I should clean up the plane (not with sandpaper though) as the plane is covered with dirt and I want to clean it a little bit. If the answer is yes, what can I use to clean the metal and wooden part of the plane? (I thought of using toothpaste but I am not sure if that is suitable or not).
3. Do you think I should use it to plane wood (I always struggle between being a collector and a user)? If yes, do you think I should change the adjuster (it is still functioning but I am worried about causing wear to it if I am going to use the plane). If I change the adjuster, will it be possible to put the adjuster back if I am going to sell it in the future? (please also email me if you know someone who is good at changing adjuster and restoring planes in England).
Please also tell me anything you think or know about this plane as all my knowledge come from the internet and I always want to know more.
Many thanks and hope you'll enjoy the pictures.
http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz274/andyxbach/Prewar%20Norris%20A5/IMG_8475.jpg
http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz274/andyxbach/Prewar%20Norris%20A5/IMG_8476.jpg
http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz274/andyxbach/Prewar%20Norris%20A5/IMG_8478.jpg
http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz274/andyxbach/Prewar%20Norris%20A5/IMG_8479.jpg
http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz274/andyxbach/Prewar%20Norris%20A5/IMG_8480.jpg
http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz274/andyxbach/Prewar%20Norris%20A5/IMG_8481.jpg
http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz274/andyxbach/Prewar%20Norris%20A5/IMG_8482.jpg
http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz274/andyxbach/Prewar%20Norris%20A5/IMG_8483.jpg
http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz274/andyxbach/Prewar%20Norris%20A5/IMG_8492.jpg