Spiers Shoulder Plane.
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This design may be more appealing to some than the A7 Norris. Built to the Spiers
design but with the advantage of Norris adjustment and with a horn.
This style of shoulder plane is well known by all the Spiers collectors and enthusiasts.
Though not being a great lover of Spiers planes myself this is the only pattern of Spiers
planes that I like, so I couldn't resist using this pattern (in fact it is my favourite
shoulder plane). I gave into temptation to add a Norris type adjuster, since
adjusters are most sought after. Like Norris the plane now incorporates a raised infill
around the bridge area, (this is known as a horn). This infill supports a thumb screw
which is used to apply pressure to the blade. The horn makes an interesting feature
along with aesthetic and ergonomic refinements to the bed and wedge.
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