Description

A very rare graduated set of 5 Ashem Crafts rounding planes, made in England and designed specifically for chair makers, an exceptional and hard‑to‑find complete grouping from one of the most respected modern British makers of traditional chairmaking tools.

This set is fully graduated from 1 3/4″ down to 3/8″ exit size, giving a perfectly spaced progression for shaping spindles, stretchers, legs, bows, and any cylindrical or tapered chair components. Ashem Crafts rounding planes are known for their clean beech bodies, precise throats, and smooth cutting action—tools that were made in small batches and are now seldom seen, especially as a complete graduated set.

Each plane shows the classic Ashem form, crisp workmanship, and the kind of careful preservation that makes a full set like this so desirable. For chair makers, green‑woodworkers, and collectors of modern British craft tools, this is a standout offering.

A scarce, beautifully made, and highly functional set of rounding planes.

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