Record No. 735 Combined Hard & Softboard Plane
as illustrated in Pocket Catalogue No. 16 in 1955
In addition to slitting and bevelling of soft insulating board, the 735 Combined Hard & Softboard Plane differed to the 730 Softboard Plane in that it could also cut and bevel hardboard, such as Masonite. For this purpose it used a slightly thicker razor blade type cutter, as well as an attachable fence.
Like the 730, two positions for the cutter were available – a vertical position for slitting and cutting, and a 45 degree angled position for bevelling. On soft insulating board it is capable of bevelling up to 3/8 of an inch deep at 45 degrees, or grooving up to 3/8 of an inch deep using the grooving attachment. It can also be used for slitting up to 1/2 inch thickness. The grooving attachment was provided to allow vee grooving of softboard, for decorative purposes.
A front knob was also fitted for extra stability when working the denser hardboard.
First introduced in Pocket Catalogue No. 16 in 1955.
Specifications:
| Manufactured: | From 1955 to 1980 |
| Length: | 10-1/4 inches |
| Weight: | 2-7/8 pounds |
| Cutter Width: | 1-1/4 inches |
| Construction: | Cast iron body, stained beech handle & knob. Razor blade type cutter |
| Finish: | Blue Enamel |
| Features: | Two cutter positions |
| Uses: | Cutting and bevelling fibreboard |
| Average Dealer Price: | $20 to $50 |
| Average eBay Price: | $20 to $50 |
| Prices Updated: | December 2008 |
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