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   Sphere | Dec 12, 2007 06:35pm | #1

   I've got a #271 ( the little one) with one flat bottom cutter, I think the original box and paper is around somewhere.

   If ya come up dry, and are interested lemme know.

   Spheramid Enterprises Architectural Woodworks

   "People that never get carried away should be"

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   MikeHennessy | Dec 12, 2007 07:52pm | #2

   "I've got a #271 ( the little one)"

   I've got one of those I bought new, years ago, when they were still making them. I keep it in the box (with a hole cut through the top for the blade to stick out of), and I use it all the time. Perfect for mortising hinges, etc., in furniture. Used it a few days ago to clean up some half-blind dovetails. Wouldn't dream of getting rid of it.

   Both Veritas and Lie-Nielsen make them now. Handy little tools.

   Mike HennessyPittsburgh, PA

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   Sphere | Dec 12, 2007 08:10pm | #3

   Now ya mention it, I have a bunch of hinges to mortice in some 3rd floor dormers ( windows that are hung like doors, OLD casement style) that are a real PITA. I already plugged the holes that were made for spring balances when they changed to DH's sometime in the 40's or 50's, and those dutchmen are where the hinges are going.

   Being as it is 30' up in the air, this critter might come in handy..?

   I thought of just using trim router, but having a back up plan is always a good thing.  Only 12 hinges total.Spheramid Enterprises Architectural Woodworks

   "People that never get carried away should be"

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   Shep | Dec 13, 2007 01:21am | #8

   Look into Lie-Nielson's butt mortice plane.

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   Sphere | Dec 13, 2007 01:27am | #9

   Might do that. These window jambs are awkward elevation and  with the hinge knuckles being on the outside, I have to do it from the toeboards or more awkwardly from straddling the sill.Spheramid Enterprises Architectural Woodworks

   "People that never get carried away should be"

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   dovetail97128 | Dec 12, 2007 08:17pm | #4

   Gee too bad he wants the #71, mine is the #71 1/2.

   Guess I will just have to keep it in my tool kit.

   ;-)

   They can't get your Goat if you don't tell them where it is hidden.
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   JohnCujie | Dec 12, 2007 08:45pm | #5

   You guys need to find a Wheeler butt plane for door butts. Don't know if they are still made but they are indispensable for tuning up door butts.John

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   MikeHennessy | Dec 12, 2007 08:49pm | #6

   "You guys need to find a Wheeler butt plane for door butts."

   Too big for little 1-1/2" cab hardware, tho'.

   Mike HennessyPittsburgh, PA

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   Shep | Dec 13, 2007 01:20am | #7

   I don't know if its the same thing, but Lie-Nielson makes a butt mortice plane.

   Nice tool. I use it pretty regularly. Especially if I only have a door or two to tune up or hang.

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   Waters | Dec 13, 2007 04:40am | #10

   Oh, I'm not that specific!

   ?

   Dad's desire is a "router plane."

   ??

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   dovetail97128 | Dec 13, 2007 05:14am | #11

   Waters, I was joking .
   The one I have was my dad's. If I had another I would send it your way , but not the one I inherited. Got a son and daughter to be passing those on to .
   They can't get your Goat if you don't tell them where it is hidden.

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   Waters | Dec 13, 2007 07:01pm | #18

   Oh I understand that logic.  I have my Great Great Uncle's Winchester Model 12 Shotgun handed down from my dad.  Precious thing.

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   mathewson | Dec 13, 2007 05:24am | #12

   I have 4 or 5 older stanley's. I'll take a look tomorrow. Find out why your father wants it. I have both large & small router planes as well as a butt mortise plane. Each excel at what they do, but only what they do.

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   Jer | Dec 13, 2007 06:01am | #13

   Yes I have it, and the little one too, but no can part with it.

   You can find them on E-bay. Garret-Wade or Highland Hardware, or Woocraft may have them. I know that Lee Valley makes a really great one. The Stanleys are still made I believe.

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   caseyr | Dec 13, 2007 06:08am | #15

   For anyone not quite sure what the Stanley #71 looks like, there is an article on them at:
   http://supertool.com/StanleyBG/stan10.htm

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   Jer | Dec 13, 2007 06:06am | #14

   Knock yourself out sonny boy. Merry Christmas POP!

   http://collectibles.search.ebay.com/Stanley-71-router-plane_Planes_W0QQcatrefZC6QQdfspZ32QQfgtpZQQfposZ19067QQfromZR2QQfsooZ2QQfsopZ32QQftrtZ1QQftrvZ1QQlopgZQQsabfmtsZ1QQsacatZ13874QQsadisZ200QQsaobfmtsZinsifQQsaprchiZQQsaprcloZQQsargnZQ2d1QQsaslcZ2QQsatitleZStanleyQ20Q2371Q20routerQ20planeQQsbrftogZ1QQsofocusZbs

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   JohnCujie | Dec 13, 2007 06:18am | #16

   Sent you a PM, not sure it went thru. I have what you want, e-mail or call. 970 565 9007

   John

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   Waters | Dec 13, 2007 06:58pm | #17

   Hey, got antsy and bought one on ebay--probably paid too much for it but it looks unused, comes with the orig paperwork.  Ol' Dad l' like it I'm sure.

   Thanks for replies.

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   mike4244 | Dec 13, 2007 10:23pm | #19

   When I was a youngster I watched my grandfather make a router plane. He made a wood pattern and cast type metal for the base. Type metal is soft so he added a brass plate screwed to the bottom. If I recall the base was 5 or 6 inches in diameter, maybe 1/2" thick. When done it looked very similar to a Porter cable router base with the knobs on each side.He had an array of cutters from his work place. Grandpop was a machine operator and mechanic, this was a piece of cake for him.

   The router plane was for a friend of his who was a cabinetmaker. Both of them made handscrews when they retired.Most of them were sold to school shops. My grandfather made the screws and fittings, Mc Gregor made the maple clamp body and turned the handles.They didn't make a lot of money but kept busy for many years.

   mike

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   Waters | Dec 14, 2007 04:48am | #20

   Cool.  I love the 'old timer' stories... being mostly a punk myself...

1. 
   rez | Dec 14, 2007 05:15am | #21

   punk. 

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   Waters | Dec 14, 2007 06:32pm | #22

   LOL