Marples M71 Router Review By: I.Ball
Category: Old Routers
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Manufacturer: Marples
Plane Type: Router
Model No: M71
The Marples router number M71, also known as a router plane, is a
two-handled hand tool used for cutting, cleaning and smoothing grooves
/ depressed surfaces parallel with the surface of the work.
The Marples M71 is referred to as an open throat router due to the raised
hollow arch at the front of the router.
The router can be used with a closed throat by leaving the depth stop
and shoe in position, with the face of the shoe flush with the base
of the router. The router can be used as an open mouth by removing the
depth stop and shoe.
The M71 router was supplied with three cutters as standard: 1/4", 1/2"
and a splayed smoothing cutter.
The blades on the router can be set facing to the front for regular
work or they can be set towards the rear for bull-nose work. The
blades can be set to rear facing by removing the collar clamp and turning
around. The cutters can also be adjusted upwards and downwards to the
required depth.
The Marples M71 is virtually the same as the
Stanley 71 router.
The photos show a user made base added to this particular router.
Body:
high grade cast iron
Handles/Knobs:
hardwood
Length:
7 1/2 inch
"Marples" - found on the top of the router
"Sheffield England" - found on the top of the router
<1937 - 1958>
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