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Howkins Plow Plane
| Manufactured: | 1920’s to 1930’s |
| Length: | 7 inches |
| Blade Width: | Various widths from 1/8 to 1/2 inch |
| Construction: | Cast iron |
| Finish: | Japanned |
| Features: | Adjustable fence & depth stop. 16+ interchangeable cutters |
| Uses: | Light plow, dado and molding plane |
| Average Dealer Price: | $280 to $700 |
| Average eBay Price: | $200 to $600 |
| Model A: | $400 to $700 |
| Model B: | $300 to $650 |
| Model C: | $280 to $650 |
| Model D: | $240 to $600 |
| Other Notes: | Each of the models were supplied with a basic set of cutting irons for plough work, but a wide range of cutters were available to buy separately as extras to suit particular needs. These included five plough irons from 1/8″ to 11/32″, six dado tools (with spurs) for cross-grain working, four moulding cutters (two beads and two hollows), a 3/8″ skew bevel cutter (for dovetailing) and a tool holder with five plough cutters and one beading tool. |
| Updated: | 16th March, 2006 |
Howkins Plow Planes on eBay right now…
| Sources: | Sources include: eBay, “The Antique Tool Collector’s Guide To Value” by Ronald S. Barlow, various auctions and sales of collectable tools and my own compilations of prices realized, observations and notes over the past 20+ years. |
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