Record No. 730 Softboard Plane
as illustrated in Pocket Catalogue No. 16 in 1955
This plane is used for slitting and bevelling of soft insulating board. It uses a razor blade type cutter which was provided in cartons of 6.
Two positions for the cutter were available – a vertical position for slitting and cutting up to 1/2 inch in thickness, and a 45 degree angled position for bevelling up to a 3/8 inch depth. An attachable fence was provided for the bevelling work.
First introduced in Pocket Catalogue No. 16 in 1955.
Specifications:
| Manufactured: | From 1955 to 1970 |
| Length: | 8-1/4 inches |
| Weight: | 1-1/2 pounds |
| Cutter Width: | 1-1/4 inches |
| Construction: | Cast iron body, stained beech handle. Razor blade type cutter |
| Finish: | Blue Enamel |
| Features: | Two cutter positions |
| Uses: | Cutting and bevelling fibreboard |
| Average Dealer Price: | $20 to $60 |
| Average eBay Price: | $20 to $50 |
| Prices Updated: | December 2008 |
Please note that the average prices for Record planes have been determined by keeping track of planes sold on eBay, internet auctions, actual real-world auctions, through dealers and various dealer websites. They should only be used as a guide and it should be noted that all prices are dependent on the age, condition, completeness and rarity of a particular plane, as well as the presence, if any, of packaging and associated items, such as brochures, advertising or instructions.
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