The Clifton No 5½ heavy jack plane is a slightly longer, wider and heavier version of the Clifton No.5 and used for the same wide range of applications.
The Clifton range of bench planes retain the full sweeping curve of the side rails from the original Bedrocks; the strengthening webs however were a later addition and although probably superfluous on a casting this thick they certainly make the castings of Clifton planes a global benchmark for stiffness.
Now fitted with walnut handles.
Please note: This is the new Clifton version which no longer has a polished lever cap.
