You are bidding on one Stanley Number 71 wood router plane as pictured.
It is marked "STANLEY" on the arch, and "No 71" and "MADE IN ENG" on the body. There is also a owner name and some other owner markings engraved in the two flat areas on the edge of the main body near each knob.
Included are:
--- the main body. Shown on it are the two plastic knobs which have a faux wood grain appearance, the smooth style collar, the top adjusting nut, and the thumbscrew on the arch for the depth stop.
--- the depth stop with its rod and thumbscrew, which convert the plane from an open throat to a closed throat. The depth stop is marked with a casting code.
--- the bottom fence with its little screw and washer. These are only available on more recently made planes with the two special grooves on the bottom and the four threaded holes in the body. The fence is marked with a casting code.
--- one 1/4" iron that is marked with the "INCH" scale. Actual width at the sharp edge is almost exactly 1/4" (dial calipers read .251"), and it has the long blade length typical of English 71 planes.
--- one 1/2" iron that is marked with the "INCH" scale. Actual width at the sharp edge is a hair under 1/2" (dial calipers read .490").
--- one V shaped iron that is also marked with the "INCH" scale. The little screw is not frozen with rust as can be seen in the last picture. Some of those can be a real pain to get unthreaded!
--- and the original little Stanley Router Planes booklet. It is not dated.
Condition of everything is very good to excellent, other than the booklet which has some creases and wear around the edges. The body, the depth stop, the fence, and their hardware are all bright and shiny, other than some of the nickeling on the bottom of the depth stop has peeled off, and the owner markings as noted above. No rust and no pitting. The shaft on the V shaped cutter is also nickeled and bright and shiny. The blade of that cutter, and the other two cutters, are not nickeled but are bright and clean with some scuffs and scratches. The cutters will want a light sharpening. The plastic knobs have great color, and are very good with only a few scuffs or scratches. You can see the reflections of my photography lights in the pictures of the knobs.
Except as noted, there are no cracks or chips or chunks missing from any of the castings, and everything turns or operates properly.
Other than the owner markings and a few hints of wear on the cutters, this place could just about pass for brand new.
SHIPPING: 3 pounds when boxed, shipped US Postal Service Ground Advantage, insurance and tracking are included. No International shipping.
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