Record No. 043 Plough Plane
as illustrated in Catalogue No. 15, February 1938
This plane is suitable for grooving for plywood panels etc. It is fitted with adjustable depth gauge and double arm bridged fence, and will cut grooves 1/2″ deep up to 4″ from the edge of a board.
Three plough cutters are supplied with each plane – 1/8″, 3/16″ and 1/4″.
Additional cutters are available for grooving plywood panels, etc. Cutters of millimetre width were also available in 4mm, 6mm, 9mm & 12mm.
First introduced in a small publicity catalogue issued between the January 1934 Price List and Catalogue No. 14 of November 1935. The first version came with a single-arm for the fence (SEE BELOW).
Specifications:
| Manufactured: | From 1934 to 1978 |
| Length: | 5-1/2 inches |
| Weight: | 1-1/4 pounds |
| Cutter Width: | 3 cutters. 1/8, 3/16 & 1/4 inches |
| Construction: | Cast iron body & fence. Tungsten steel cutters |
| Finish: | Nickel or Rustless Plated |
| Features: | Adjustable fence & depth stop. Different cutter sizes |
| Uses: | Light duty plough work |
| Average Dealer Price: | $50 to $90 |
| Average eBay Price: | $40 to $80 |
| Prices Updated: | December 2008 |
Below are images of the very rare single-arm Number 043 which was only available between 1934-1935. The single-arm version became the Number 040 and a twin-arm Number 043 appeared in late 1935.
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