No. 71 Large Router Plane – Closed Throat

Router Planes are essential for any work that requires precise depth cuts, such as mortises, tenons, hinge gains, inlay, door locks, and the like.

Loosely based on the Stanley No. 71, our Large Router Planes feature an improved Brass depth stop and Stainless Steel blade adjuster for precise control of cutting depth. The included fence can be mounted on either side of the blade and flipped around for straight or curved cuts.

We make both Open and Closed throat versions of our Large Router Planes. The Open Throat design offers more visibility in front of the tool, which is especially useful for inlay work. The Closed Throat design gives more support in front of the blade, making it ideal for working on the edges of boards or cleaning out the end of a stopped groove in a rail or stile.

Our Router Planes have square blades, held solidly in square broached holes. This prevents the blade from slipping or twisting when removing large shavings or during diagonal use. The blade can also be mounted to face the back of the plane to work closer into corners.

8-1/4″ long x 3-1/2″ wide x 3-3/4″ tall.
A2 blade with a 3/8″ square tip.
Iron body, 1.65 lbs.
Cherry knobs.

Materials:

The body is cast from Ductile Iron, a very
strong alloy that will take a lot of abuse. These castings
are fully stress-relieved, a process that removes inherent
stresses and ensures that the tool will remain flat and true.
Other parts are Brass, Stainless Steel and Cherry.

The blade is A2 tool steel, hardened and tempered to
Rockwell 60-62. Our heat treating technique ensures that
the blade will take and hold a very fine edge for a long
time.

Maintenance:

Occasionally, the tool should be disassembled, cleaned,
and moving parts oiled. The blade should be kept lightly
oiled to prevent rust, especially when tool is not in use.
Waxing or oiling the body will help protect it from rust.
We recommend Jojoba Oil, a plant based oil product that is non-toxic, odor-free and easy to use. Also, in our shop, we use a fine abrasive handblock to remove any light surface oxide from tool bodies and blades. Jojoba Oil and abrasive handblocks are available from us.

Find everything you need for tool care.

Guarantee:

Materials and workmanship are guaranteed for the life of your tool. Call for repairs or replacement parts. We are available for advice if you ever have a problem using your tool.

Proposition 65 Notice:

Bronze and brass alloys contain lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.