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Following some of the theme here i thought i would show you my progress in re making the Edward Preston/Tyzack 1399P Router plane. My aim is to make it available some time during 2020 but it depends on a number of key stages.
I have a new 1399 pattern for casting based on the Tyzack model but with Made in England cast into it. I have had a batch of castings made for prototyping purposes and I now have a working prototype. Having reviewed the first one I am working on getting a few made to enable some further independent testing. Mine differs from the original in that it accepts the more easily available blades from the Record / Stanley / or Veritas router plane. This first prototype has a veritas blade installed. I have also used ductile iron to improve strength and to keep costs reasonable. If you want to know more about what I am trying to do take a look at http://www.teesvalleytoolworks.co.uk. My plan is to gauge global interest in the tool and if there is the demand I will gear up to make them. If the interest is there I will launch the manufacturing via Kickstarter which is a crowd funding platform see https://www.kickstarter.com/.
I am trying to get a price and quality similar to Veritas and Lie Nielsen router plane for around £150 just under $200. If you want one or more let me know.
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