Ray Iles Plane Iron RI023S 2-3/8" Reviews

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Ray Iles RI023 2⅜" (60mm) plane iron, 2mm thick, O1 carbon steel hardened to RC59-61.
This high quality thin iron is designed as a drop in replacement for valuable old tools where alteration of the mouth may adversely affect their value. Installing a Quangsheng or Clifton cap iron with this blade will give 80-90% of the benefit that would be achieved with a thicker iron.
Approximate Measurements:
Overall blade Length: 190mm (7½")
Blade Width: 60mm (2⅜")
Blade thickness: 2mm (⅛")
Ray Iles RI023S to fit the following planes:
Stanley No.4½ (Bailey pattern or Bedrock pattern)
Stanley No.5½ (Bailey pattern or Bedrock pattern)
Stanley No.6 (Bailey pattern or Bedrock pattern)
Stanley No.7 (Bailey pattern or Bedrock pattern)
Record No.04½
Record No.05½
Record No.06
Record No.07
Quangsheng No.6
Quangsheng No.7
equivalents

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“I have replaced the blade in my father’s old Stanley Baily Jack plane, I can’t believe how much better it is now compared with the old blade the transformation is amazing!”

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Posted 10 months ago

“I tried another plane blade, but like most 60mm ones, it was about 3mm and much too thick for the narrow mouth of my old Record no 6. This is thinner and totally suitable for the job. It levelled an old bowed bit of oak brilliantly!”

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Posted 4 years ago

“A nice quality well made blade a true step up from a Stanley or Record blade. When backed with a good cap iron is an excellent replacement in my vintage bedrock with out having to do mods to make it work. Nice to think a quality British product. Thoroughly recommended..”

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Posted 9 years ago

“My 1895 Stanley 7 hand plane needed a new blade. A Ray Iles Plane Iron RI023S 2-3/8 inch was recommended, honed etc. and fitted. The blade produces brilliant results with little effort. I highly recomment both the mlade and the service.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Fitted to my Stanley #6 as a straight replacement for the stock Stanley blade, no need to change the yoke. Easily sharpened and leaves a fantastically smooth surface, even when set up as a fore plane.”

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Posted 10 years ago