No 43 Plough Plane with Blade Pack

Plough Planes
Manufactured to British Standards, Rutlands® hand planes are recommended by discerning cabinetmakers and carpentry instructors for their superb construction, finish and performance. Using world leading manufacturing techniques, each precision ground plane represents a serious alternative to the premium brands produced in North America. This design is based on the classic No 43 plough plane and is perfect for cutting precise and parallel grooves, rebates and tongues. A range of different sized blades can be used depending on the groove width required and the cutting depth and cutting distance from the edge is easily adjusted.

No 43 Plough Plane
This plough plane is an extremely versatile tool for cutting varying width grooves in drawers, boxes, cabinets, panels, frames, windowsills and boards. The plane is supplied with 4 metric blades; 3mm, 6mm, 9mm and 12mm. It is also supplied with a saw blade support bar and additional knurled knobs for use with an optional saw blade. When the fence is fully extended on the two bars there is a 100mm opening capacity and the main sole of the plane measures 140mm in length with a height of 70mm from the sole to the top of the D handle.

Materials & Manufacturing
Made from investment cast stainless steel this plane will allow for the planing of precise and parallel grooves. The D handle has been redesigned to ensure a comfortable and controllable holding position and the rosewood fence has a large surface area to guarantee accuracy and stability. The main body of the casting is CNC machined in the mouth so that the blades seat true to the sole. All adjustment knobs are turned from stainless steel and are knurled for a secure grip and easy adjustment. The blades are T10 high carbon steel tool which can take a keen edge, and that have been hardened to RC60-64 for maximum edge retention. ©