Router Archives - Handplane Central

DID YOU KNOW…

Making planes can be a difficult task, but the most difficult part is actually finding good information on planemaking and how to go about it. Handplane Central simplifies the process somewhat by providing a wealth of information and various tips and tricks on making planes, as well as the tools and materials necessary for planemaking (and how to make the plane making tools themselves in some instances).

Stanley No. 171 Door Trim & Router Plane

Manufactured: 1911 to 1935 Length: 11 inches Blade Width: 3 provided: 3/8 inch, 5/8 inch and 7/8 inch Construction: Cast iron, rosewood handles Finish: Japanned Features: Adjustable fence & 3 interchangeable blades Uses: Cuts mortises for installing hinges. Also doubles as a router Average Dealer…

Stanley No. 271 Router

Manufactured: 1926 to 1973 Length: 3 inches Blade Width: 1/4 inch Construction: Cast iron Finish: Nickel plated Features: Converts to either an open or closed throat by reversing the cutter Uses: For small router work Average Dealer Price: $20 to $60 Average eBay Price: $22…

Stanley No. 71-1/2 Router Plane

Manufactured: 1896 to 1950 Length: 7-1/2 inches Blade Width: 3 provided: 1/4 inch, 1/2 inch and a V shape Construction: Cast iron, hardwood handles Finish: Nickel plated Features: 3 interchangeable blades Uses: Cleaning up the inside bottom of a groove or cavity Average Dealer Price:…

Stanley No. 71 Router Plane

Manufactured: 1884 to 1973 Length: 7-1/2 inches Blade Width: 3 provided: 1/4 inch, 1/2 inch and a V shape Construction: Cast iron, hardwood handles Finish: Nickel plated Features: 3 interchangeable blades Uses: Cleaning up the inside bottom of a groove or cavity Average Dealer Price:…