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Vintage Stanley No. 71 1/2 hand router plane, cast iron with a nickel-plated finish and original turned wood knobs. The body features a diamond-knurled texture and is clearly marked "STANLEY No. 71 1/2" and "MADE IN USA." The depth-adjusting thumbscrew is present and turns, and both fence-rod mounting holes are intact and clear. Wear includes surface rust and plating loss consistent with age and shop use. No cutter/blade included — this listing is for the body only, ideal for a restoration project, parts, or display.
The 71 1/2 is the open-throat version of Stanley's classic router plane, a favorite among hand-tool woodworkers for cleaning out dadoes, grooves, and inlays. A great pickup for Stanley tool collectors or anyone building out a vintage tool kit.
Condition: Used, vintage — surface rust and patina, no cutter included, sold as-is.
Diamond-knurled cast body – textured grip pattern cast into the frame for a secure hold and added visual detail, still crisp and well-defined despite the tool's age
Intact fence-rod mounting holes – both screw holes present and unthreaded/clear, suggesting the fence hardware could be reattached or replaced
Legible maker's marks – "STANLEY No. 71 1/2" and "MADE IN USA" stamped clearly into the casting, easy to verify authenticity from photos
Adjustable depth thumbscrew – knurled thumbscrew mechanism still present and turns, though shows expected surface rust from age
Original wood knobs – turned wood handles intact on both ends, with natural darkening/patina consistent with decades of use
