Introduction

The Cowryman 003 is a compact, general-purpose router plane for bringing dados, grooves, hinge recesses, tenon cheeks, and shallow mortises to a consistent depth. Its fourth-generation design includes revised screws, smoother body edges, updated handles, and improved base preparation. The complete-tool configuration includes an 8 mm HSS straight cutter.

Best For

• Leveling dado and groove bottoms
• Cleaning hinge recesses
• Refining tenon cheeks
• Trimming shallow mortises
• General joinery cleanup

Key Structural Features

• Fourth-generation design
• Stainless-steel body
• Compact general-purpose configuration
• Updated screws and rounded body edges
• Revised handle position and spacing
• Straight-cutter system

What's Included

The complete router plane configuration includes the Cowryman 003 and one 8 mm HSS straight cutter. Cutter-only configurations do not include the router plane.

Cutter Compatibility

Uses the Cowryman straight-cutter family. The complete tool includes an 8 mm cutter. Current replacement options include 3 mm, 5 mm, and 6 mm cutters, plus a 3 mm and 6 mm cutter set.

Fence

No compatible fence is available for the 003.

Specifications

• Body: Stainless steel
• Cutter material: HSS
• Standard complete-tool cutter: 8 mm straight cutter
• Cutter system: Straight
• Fence compatibility: None
• Design generation: Fourth generation

Warranty and Shipping

Covered by Cowryman's 5-year limited warranty. Free standard shipping is available to supported destinations; estimated delivery varies by destination.

Configuration Guidance

Choose the complete router plane or a replacement cutter from the configuration options. Cutter-only configurations do not include the router plane.