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267058 | RH <rhhutchins@h...> | 2018‑11‑14 | Router Plane Blades |
I'm glad I got my Stanley 71 (or is 71-1/2?) some time back. Prices have soared and replacement blades/cutters are very few and are priced like hen's teeth. My cutter is the pointed variety. I'd like to have a single edge 1/2" blade but those I've seen on offer are priced too rich for my blood. I can get one from LV for ~$16 plus S&H. Does anyone know of a better source? There's no way I'll pay twice as much for a cutter as I paid for the plane with cutter. Bob Hutchins Temple, TX |
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267063 | Kirk Eppler <eppler.kirk@g...> | 2018‑11‑14 | Re: Router Plane Blades |
LV is the only new source I know of. Old ones in the wild are getting rarer. Found one, will need to see where I hid it. Kirk in smoky HMB, CA On Tue, Nov 13, 2018 at 4:05 PM RH |
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267064 | "Ed O'" <edo@e...> | 2018‑11‑14 | Re: Router Plane Blades |
Bob, Personally, I think the LV blades are better than the Stanley originals. I feel I can get a better edge on them than the Stanley's. Unless you luck into a cheap Stanley one or really want to go original I think the LV are the better choice. Ed O' -----Original Message----- I'm glad I got my Stanley 71 (or is 71-1/2?) some time back. Prices have soared and replacement blades/cutters are very few and are priced like hen's teeth. My cutter is the pointed variety. I'd like to have a single edge 1/2" blade but those I've seen on offer are priced too rich for my blood. I can get one from LV for ~$16 plus S&H. Does anyone know of a better source? There's no way I'll pay twice as much for a cutter as I paid for the plane with cutter. Bob Hutchins Temple, TX |
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267067 | Ed Minch <ruby1638@a...> | 2018‑11‑14 | Re: Router Plane Blades |
GG St James Bay used to have them. I just checked and they are showing a blade for the little one, the 271, but not the 70-1/2 or 71. I have dropped them a line and will let you know what the answer is when it comes https://www.stjamesbaytoolco.com <https://www.stjamesbaytoolco.com/> and here is their ebay store https://www.ebay.com/str/the-st-james-bay-tool- co?_pgn=2">https://www.ebay.com/str/the-st-james-bay-tool-co?_pgn=2 <https://www.ebay.com/str/the-st-james-bay-tool- co?_pgn=2">https://www.ebay.com/str/the-st-james-bay-tool-co?_pgn=2> Ed Minch |
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267069 | Dan Beck <drumsandbacon@g...> | 2018‑11‑14 | Re: Router Plane Blades |
I personally purchased the blades from Lee Valley and they are fantastic. If you don't want to you could always make one out of an allen wrench. Here's a link to some info: https://www.popularwoodworking.com/wp-content/uploads/5RouterPlane.pdf -Dan |
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267073 | James DUPRIE <j.duprie@c...> | 2018‑11‑14 | Re: Router Plane Blades |
I make my own. Start with an allen wrench. Grind and file to shape, temper/quench, scary sharp, and good to go. I use a plumbers torch for a heat source, and it takes about an hour start to finish. the advantage of using allen wrenches is that it makes it easy to make a blade of a particular size (when you pick your wrench, make sure that the flats are parallel to the bend in the wrench).. -James |
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267074 | James DUPRIE <j.duprie@c...> | 2018‑11‑14 | Re: Router Plane Blades |
this pretty amazing. I did a batch of planes like this for the galooterati back in the late 90s. only difference was that I used an eye bolt instead of drilling a thumbscrew. I still have a couple of them that I use on a regular basis... -james |
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267076 | John Ruth <johnrruth@h...> | 2018‑11‑14 | Re: Router Plane Blades |
GG’s: St. James Bay Tool Co. makes replacement blades for many old Stanley planes and other antique tools. I’ve made several orders from them, and have been fully satisfied. They also make infill planes and kits. Many galootish items! Www.stjamesbaytoolco.com John Ruth Sent from my iPhone |
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267077 | Kirk Eppler <eppler.kirk@g...> | 2018‑11‑14 | Re: Router Plane Blades |
And I still have mine, my first router plane, and still use it. Kirk in HMB, CA, getting ready for a day of meetings |
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267089 | RH <rhhutchins@h...> | 2018‑11‑14 | Re: Router Plane Blades |
Thanks to all who responded to my query. I ordered a 1/2" straight blade from Lee Valley. I also noted the other sources you told me about. Bob Hutchins Temple, TX |
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267090 | Ed Minch <ruby1638@a...> | 2018‑11‑14 | Re: Router Plane Blades |
Yesterday I wrote to St James Bay and asked if they made blades for a full sized Stanley router like the ones they make for the smaller 271. Today someone wrote back and said “No I don’t”. Scratch that one Ed Minch |
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267095 | James DUPRIE <j.duprie@c...> | 2018‑11‑15 | Re: Router Plane Blades |
nice! one of my dreams is to have one of my kids (who helped in that short production run) find one of them in 20 or 30 years. Preferably, still; being used. -j |
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