Description
This is an awesome patternmakers router plane which comes with 7 cutters and a beautiful sliding lid box for them. If you were thinking of buying a Stanley 71 then maybe have a look at this first. The base is large than a Stanley 71 – more akin with the large Preston router sizes. The cast base is surprisingly flat, smooth and weighty at 1.2kg. The brass cutter clamp is a beautiful engineering marvel. Much heavier than a Stanley with a large, knurled thumbscrew. The cutter post is of a similar design to the Stanley however there isn’t the clearance to take the Stanley cutters as these cutters are square sectioned and narrower than a Stanley. Unknown manufacturer. All Cutters need a minor sharpening or honing. Cutters vary in length and condition. Cutter are as follows:
- V cutter width 3/8″ – long
- Chisel cutter width 1/8″ – long
- Chisel cutter width 5/32″ – short
- Chisel cutter width 7/32″ – long and a little skewed
- Chisel cutter width 9/32″ – short
- Chisel cutter width 5/16″ – short
- Chisel cutter width 15/32″ – long
The box also includes a 1/4″ wide granny’s tooth router blade. Not sure why, but we thought we’d include it.
Can only have been created and used by a true craftsman. We wish we knew more about it.
What a delightful and unique tool. Once in a lifetime opportunity to buy.