Reply To: Stanley Router Plane #71 1/2
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That looks really nice David. I wondered what they would come up like.
(better not show your photos on eBay – or they’ll be back up to £120 again)
I deliberated over whether to get an open or closed throat. The one I have is open and has a ‘shoe’ to prevent it from tipping forward. This is fiddly to set.
I now use a closed hardwood sole.
I don’t think you’ve lost any functionality, you’ve gained rigidity and ease-of-use.