The Rider 2-in-1 plane combines the functions of a bull-nose plane using the small nose section or a chisel plane with the nose piece removed. This plane has a dual purpose ( bull nose and chisel plane ), Micro depth control with a solid bronze lever, Ideal for cleaning rebates
Mitre Square is a tool used to mark out angles for miter joints, with two blades set at a 45° angle or adjustable to any angle. This miter square is a must-have tool for every carpenter or handyman’s toolbox.
This brass gauge is identical to the German made models, but less expensive. The quality is such, however, that one can hardly tell the difference. Its made of solid brass and features notched jaws for inside/outside measurements as well as a one millimeter increment Vernier gauge.
The No.7 Jointer plane is designed for stock removal and truing long edges or levelling wide boards. Made with a quality grey cast iron body for strength and stability with precision ground base and sides for flatness and squareness. Machined seatings eliminate movement and blade judder. A lever cap with a brass locking screw secures the blade assembly and enables easy release for sharpening. Wooden handles and guidance knobs maximise user comfort. A solid brass blade adjustment nut completes the appeal of these traditional tools. Blade will require honing before use.
The Ryder No.10 carriage rabbet plane is an extra versatile jack - i.e., can do everything a jack can do, plus rabbet work of various sorts. Is used when doing home improvement sorts of "finish carpentry" jobs where you need to fashion moldings or various long or wide rabbeted pieces for doors, window frames, trim, and baseboards. It's handy for these type of things.
The No. 80 cabinet scraper produces a clean even finish and is ideal when used to smooth difficult grain over large areas. Tightening the knob, behind the blade, causes a slight bow in the blade. This increases the bite and hence the thickness of shaving. The iron casting with a flat, machined base. The base measures 90mm x 68mm, the blade is 70mm wide.
The RYDER No. 4 1/2 has the heft to help finely smooth, even the most difficult grain. A No. 4 1/2 with its wide blade can cover a greater area in fewer strokes. The main casting is ductile iron chosen for its high strength and impact resistance. It has an adjustable frog, depth and lateral blade control and Indian hardwood handles. The cap iron and other quality fittings on the planes are solid brass, an ideal material for moving parts. The sole is 255mm long with a 60mm wide blade. The sole of the plane is flat and accurate.
The Ryder No.6 is used for quick stock removal similar to a Jack or for truing up edges, or leveling wide boards. Originally the No.6 was used for timber preparation before any other plane. The main casting is ductile iron chosen for its high strength and impact resistance. It has an adjustable frog, depth and lateral blade control and Indian hardwood handles.
Ryder planes are suitable for home or professional use on the bench or on site. The No. 7, the longest of the Ryder planes, its length enables it to level bumps and hollows and leave a true edge for accurate edge jointing of boards. The No. 7 is useful for the final flattening of a surface before using a smoothing plane. Ryder planes are fitted with a British made high quality blade. The blade is O1 high carbon steel, 3mm thick and hardened to HRC 61-64. It is capable of holding a very fine edge. It is flat, well finished and comes with a 25° bevel. These quality blades require only minimal preparation before use from new.
The bed angle (12°), bevel-up blade, depth adjustment and adjustable mouth are all features reminiscent of superior block planes. The No. 62 performs exceptionally well when used on a shooting board. The 12° bed combined with a bevel angle of 25° gives you an effective cutting angle of 37°.
The Ryder No.10 carriage rabbet plane is an extra versatile jack - i.e., can do everything a jack can do, plus rabbet work of various sorts. The main difference in the premium quality is the brass lever cap, adjuster nut, and lateral blade adjustment lever. It is used when doing home improvement sorts of "finish carpentry" jobs where you need to fashion moldings or various long or wide rabbeted pieces for doors, window frames, trim, and baseboards. It's handy for these types of things.
In the Ryder No. 90 Bull Nose, the upper section is movable, forwards or backward varying the width of the mouth for fine or coarse work. Removing the upper section completely, converts the plane into a chisel plane, useful when working on a frame, where the stile and rail rebates meet. A small setscrew inside the front section ensures you retain the original mouth setting after disassembling the plane. The plane is carefully ground, finished and polished. The plane’s body is fine grey cast iron. A finger recess on both sides and a well-rounded upper section combine to ensure a comfortable grip. Precision ground, the sole is flat and the sides are square to the sole. The 25.4mm full width blade is micro adjustable for precise control of the depth of cut. The blade is half a smidgen wider than the body making it easier to work in corners.
This is a square that you can use with confidence, day in day out. Designed and constructed for everyday use, this reliable square should always be close to hand at the top of your toolbox.