Router Plane iron length
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Hi
I have a Stanley 71 and have fitted a mahogany base with inserts to bolt on and am generally very happy with it. However, despite having used the same measurements as Paul has recommended I find I am limited to about a 12mm cutting depth, ever with the knurled ring reversed. I’ve noticed Paul cutting at least as deep as 15mm with the same set up so are some of the aftermarket (Veritas?) irons slightly longer the the default Stanley offerings?
David,
The Veritas 1/2″ cutter is~ 85 mm vs the Stanley at 75 mm. So, yes it provides more depth.
Best,
CraigSW Pennsylvania
FYI.
When the knurled ring is down, it’s not reversed. That is the normal orientation as shown in all Stanley catalogues and gives adjustment for the full range. Possible with the standard iron.
The Knurled ring UP is the reversed position, and it is the way you will have to use it if you want to take shallow cuts with the Veritas iron.
Perhaps your mahogany base is too thick? Remove it when you’re near depth or try a thinner material, such as Ply.
Vintage Stanley cutters were the same length as those by Record. Then Stanley changed to shorter ones (with the mushroom top). Paul might have been using a longer Record cutter in his Stanley router to reach the depth you see.
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