Buying a Plough Plane

Paul enjoys using a secondhand Record 043 or 044 plough plane. However, they are no longer in production as new models. So far, they have been readily available via eBay. You can sometimes get a good secondhand deal on eBay for a Stanley 13-030 or similar plough plane, and these work very well, too. They range from £50-70 depending on what is included. You can expect to pay up to £125 for a secondhand plough plane, if it comes with a full set of cutters. You only really need 4 blades to start with: the ¼”, 5/16”, ⅜”, ½”. You can add to your collection over time, but it can become expensive to buy blades separately. Not all blades across the different models will fit all plough plane types. Be sure to check it is compatible. If not, however, they can sometimes be adapted.

If you prefer to buy new, the Veritas plough plane matches the Record planes in terms of quality, functionality and comfort, and is more accessible. As this is a lifetime tool, it costs more than other tools which have a shorter life. You can expect to pay around £165 for a new Veritas small plough plane.

You can buy plough planes secondhand, just be sure to check they don’t need extensive refurbishing, unless you feel confident enough to do so. The blade might need sharpening. You can learn how to do this in our sharpening guide.

We purchased this from eBay for £55.00* with £5.00 delivery.

Prices correct as of January 2018

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