Strange Router Plane?

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Russ Allen - Chicago

>Rob,

I have a router that looks just like your large router! The dimensions are the same too. I got it via an absentee bid from Martin Donnelly a couple of years ago. The description said it came from a pattern shop. I would image the side position could be used when routing into a corner etc. Why you would be doing that would be another question. I have another router that has an alternate bullnose position. I haven't found a need to use it but when I do I'll be smiling.

Russ Allen

Chicago


my router collection

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Rob Brophy

>Hi Russ,

Thanks for the info! Now I'll have to turn some knobs and make some blades.

It's a really well made casting...heavy, dead flat and nicely machined. Bet it works well.

That's a fine collection of routers you have there...I particularly like the ornate patented router and the half size #71. Also enjoyed the recast tool page...there is an aluminum recast #80 scraper around here somewhere.

Thanks again, Rob

Re: Strange Router Plane?

William Duffield on the Cohansey

>You too can make your own half sized #71, from a lost wax bronze casting from SJBTC. I made one, and it works very well, especially for small hinge mortises. Here are some photos:

I had an "A-Ha!" (an epiphany) when I saw yours, with two (really, three) different positions for mounting the cutter. A router needs to be able to flatten the bottom of the middle of a wide groove; it also needs to clean right up to both walls of the groove, and still be of minimal width.

If you start with a metal router, you can accomplish this with a wooden base with two (or more) different positions to attach the router with short wood screws. When I get out into the shop tomorrow, I think I will try out this idea.

Re: Strange Router Plane?

Rob Brophy

>Thanks William,

That's a beautiful little router! I particularly like the turned knobs. Is the kit still available from SJBTC? It doesn't seem to be on the website.

Let us know how your epiphany develops...Rob

Re: Strange Router Plane?

Russ Allen - Chicago

>That's the Andy router also shown in my collection. The letters are visible in William's third picture. The AN is below left knob. The DY is below the right knob. The kit only includes the two castings (body and blade clamp). I don't know if they offer it assembled.

I saw the original while on a pilgrimage to St. James in Mesa, AZ. The original was sand cast. Bob is selling lost wax copies for $45 IIRC. Request their catalog. There are a lot of things in their catalog what aren't on the web site- the Andy router is one of them.

Russ Allen

Chicago

Re: Strange Router Plane?

Rob Brophy

>Thanks Russ, I'll request one of their catalogs.

But I gotta admit that roaming your website has me thinking about casting a few planes!...Rob