ECE Primus Improved Smooth Plane 711 – Cherry Body, lignum vitae sole [Pre-owned, SOLD]

Product Description

The ECE Primus Improved Smooth Plane (Model 711) is a premium German-made hand plane featuring a durable cherry body and a self-lubricating, wear-resistant lignum vitae sole.

It features a unique, backlash-free metal mechanism for precise iron adjustment and a movable shoe that allows for a tight, adjustable throat, ideal for fine finishing on difficult grain.

• Adjustable Throat: The plane features a movable shoe, termed "Primus," that adjusts the throat opening (mouth) for finer or coarser cuts.
• Lignum Vitae Sole: This dense, oily, and hardwearing wood provides a low-friction surface that slides smoothly, often considered superior for wooden planes.
• Primus Adjustment Mechanism: A metal mechanism allows for fine blade depth adjustment via a screw, eliminating the need for hammer blows.
• Body Construction: Primarily made of quarter-sawn cherry with high-quality, interlocked, or glued construction to prevent warping.
• The planes are typically tested for flawless operation before leaving the ECE factory.

Supplied with a spare blade and instruction leaflet..

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