Small router planes

[Phil Pascoe]

Rossydd - Yes, I read the OP, did you read mine? I didn't mention "cutting" a 6mm groove. It's still working a 6mm groove in an 18mm board - which afaik is not what the tool is primarily designed for.

 

[t8hants]

In the photo of the Sorba example isn't the shaving curling in the wrong direction?

 

[Rhossydd]

which afaik is not what the tool is primarily designed for.

Veritas say:
"The Veritas®Small Router Plane is indispensable for any work that requires an area cut to a precise and consistent depth" No exclusion of narrow widths at all, in fact it's EXACTLY what they show it being used for on their web site http://www.veritastools.com/Products/Page.aspx?p=425

Anything factually correct or constructive to add here ?

 

[Phil Pascoe]

No. Other than that if I wanted to use something on the edge of a board, I wouldn't consider buying one of them. You of course are welcome to use whatever you wish.

 

[bugbear]

Just checked - Preston #22 is identical to Record #722 (or vice versa, of course)

BugBear

 

[JimB]

I use my Stanley occasionally - I bought it about 35 years ago in the Uk. It still is in its box.

 

[woodbrains]

Hello,

You'll want somewhere to store all the blades, too!

Mike.

 

[ColeyS1]

Clamp the same height piece of wood to each side of the bit you're trying to groove- you'll have at least one more stile the same size

 

[John15]

I've just used my Record 722 this afternoon to trim a couple of short tenons. It worked very well , but would obviously be no good on longer ones.

John

 

[bugbear]

I think I recall a nice shop made butt mortise plane; watch this space for updates.

BugBear

 

[Rhossydd]

Update:
Thanks to all who replied helpfully.

I finally opted for the Veritas small router plane and it arrived on Thursday.
If you've ever handled Veritas tools you'll know they're wonderfully finished, nice casting with no nasty rough edges anywhere, not covered in junk that needs cleaning off before use, even the blade was sharp enough to cut fine thin shaving straight out of the box.

For those that didn't appreciate the 'cross support' issue, look at the size of the base that crosses behind and in front of the blade for support on thinner stock (as seen above)

I can see why some people might complain that the blade can rotate, but you have to try taking a silly deep cut and not have tightened the lock to provoke the issue.

The one thing that would improve the plane is a screw adjuster for blade depth, as fitted to the miniature and standard router planes, and will be seen on the forthcoming medium router plane.

Overall very happy with the purchase so far. People might think Veritas kit is expensive, I paid £39 for this delivered, but look at the prices old Record 271 and Stanleys go for on eBay you might wait a long time to find one for much less than £30 delivered and the small premium for such a better plane is well worth it.

 

[marcros]

I think that you chose wisely. If the stanley or record ones were 20 quid it would be a tougher decision but at least with veritas you can be confident that you will receive a good product, easy to use immediately. I have just ordered a little detail plane on the basis of that reputation