New Graphite Clifton 5 1/2 Passaround

[G S Haydon]

Nickwelford
tim burr
Graham Haydon

Just sent you a PM tim.

 

[Newbie_Neil]

Hi Paul,

Hope they retain the embossed brand name which is forged into the blade during manufacture. It just seems so right for a hand forged carbon steel blade made the proper way.

Whilst at the Harrogate show I tried the BRG 5 1/2 and I was very impressed. When I looked at the BRG and the cryogenic version, I must say that the BRG was the one for me as it was so full of character.

I'm not a Clifton owner, but I wish that funds had allowed me to walk away with the BRG. :lol:

Neil

 

[Newbie_Neil]

Also, what are your first impressions of the cryogenically treated plane blade?

 

[Peter Sefton]

Also, what are your first impressions of the cryogenically treated plane blade?

Hi Neil

Sorry for the slow reply it's been non stop here since Harrogate and our own in-house show.

We were part of the testing team for the new blade, our feeling was that it sharpens as easily as the old O1, gets a very good edge and holds it slightly longer than the old blade.

Cheers Peter

 

[bugbear]

... new blade, our feeling was that it sharpens as easily as the old O1, gets a very good edge and holds it slightly longer than the old blade.

Well, that sounds good!

BugBear

 

[Newbie_Neil]

Also, what are your first impressions of the cryogenically treated plane blade?

Hi Neil

Sorry for the slow reply it's been non stop here since Harrogate and our own in-house show.

We were part of the testing team for the new blade, our feeling was that it sharpens as easily as the old O1, gets a very good edge and holds it slightly longer than the old blade.

Cheers Peter

Thank you, Peter.

 

[Peter Sefton]

The Clifton is now out on the pass around, we sent it out to Nickwelford yesterday. If any one would like to join in just add your name to the list.

Cheers Peter

 

[NickWelford]

Unfortunately I was at the vets with the dog when they arrived, so hopefully I'll get it on Monday.

 

[Peter Sefton]

Nick has finished with the plane and it is now on it's way to Tim Burr.

Cheers Peter

 

[Peter Sefton]

I must have missed this over Christmas time but Nick posted his feedback on the Clifton.

tis-a-thing-of-beauty-t85582.html

Thanks for your thoughts I have heard mention of the front screw protruding and will high-light this to Clifton.

Cheers Peter

 

[Paul Chapman]

I have heard mention of the front screw protruding and will high-light this to Clifton.

Peter, on the 10 year Anniversary Cliftons, they fitted a slightly different screw head to the front knob. That had a small chamfer around the edge of the brass screw head which would help to overcome this problem.

Cheers :wink:

Paul

 

[mtr1]

Don't know if I'm to late, but could I be added to the list? Guess not, cheers.

Nickwelford
tim burr
Graham Haydon
Mark Rhodes

Pm on the way

 

[Peter Sefton]

Don't know if I'm to late, but could I be added to the list?

No problem Mark just cut and paste the list and add your name after Graham's. Then PM Graham with your name and address and copy me please.

Cheers Peter

 

[G S Haydon]

Hi Mark,

Will be on it's way early next week.

G

 

[richarddownunder]

Hi All

any more reviews on the plane, it seems to have been through a few hands?

Cheers
Richard

 

[NickWelford]

I was wondering that too.

 

[Peter Sefton]

It has gone a little quiet but we do all have busy lives.

I have finally managed to post the videos that I made last year with Mick Hudson from Clifton. You may find out a little more about Clifton's from watching them or just think it's two ageing men talking about planes! (which it is)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5ZN80PKDco

Cheers Peter

 

[mtr1]

Hi Mark,

Will be on it's way early next week.

G

Have you sent it Graham?

I will do some kind of review and comparison.

 

[G S Haydon]

Hi Mark,

Sorry to keep you waiting , out and about! Will get it done tomorrow. Look forward to hearing your thoughts.

G

 

[richarddownunder]

Interesting videos Peter, its fascinating to see how many processes are involved in making a plane and the trouble that is taken to ensure the castings are stable etc

Cheers
Richard
.

It has gone a little quiet but we do all have busy lives.

I have finally managed to post the videos that I made last year with Mick Hudson from Clifton. You may find out a little more about Clifton's from watching them or just think it's two ageing men talking about planes! (which it is)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5ZN80PKDco

Cheers Peter