Hand Router - Lie Nielsen

Lie Nielsen model 71 open throat, large size, hand router

Has come from a private collection, and appears to have had very little use, if any.

In good all round condition , showing very slight rust stain to edge of base from storage.

Router Planes are essential for any work that requires precise depth cuts, such as mortises, tenons, hinge gains, inlay, door locks, and the like.

Loosely based on the Stanley No. 71 the Lie NielsenLarge Router Planes feature an improved Brass depth stop and Stainless Steel blade adjuster for precise control of cutting depth.

The included fence can be mounted on either side of the blade and flipped around for straight or curved cuts.

The Open Throat design offers more visibility in front of the tool, which is especially useful for inlay work.

This Router Plane has square blades, held solidly in square broached holes. This prevents the blade from slipping or twisting when removing large shavings or during diagonal use.

The blade can also be mounted to face the back of the plane to work closer into corners.

8-1/4" long x 3-1/2" wide x 3-3/4" tall.

A2 blade with a 3/8" square tip.

Iron body weighs in at  1lb 11ozs  (0.765 kgs).

Cherrywood  knobs.

Will need sharpening and honing to suit your needs

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