The Stanley No. 71 Type 12 is a historic open-throat router plane manufactured between 1942 and 1945 during World War II. Because of wartime resource shortages, it features a unique, utilitarian configuration that sets it apart from earlier and later models.Â
Key Identification Features
- Wartime Finish: The body has a black japanned (painted) finish instead of the typical shiny nickel plating.
- Base Markings: The markings “No. 71” and “MADE IN U.S.A.” are cast directly onto the top of the base.
- Cutters: Accommodates standard grooved cutters to prevent blade slippage.
- Design Equivalence: Aside from the lack of plating, its mechanical features and dimensions are identical to the pre-war Type 11.Â
Original Components
When searching for or restoring a complete Type 12, it originally included:
- Two natural hardwood handles
- A removable fence for straight edge routing
- A depth stop collar and screw
- A throat-closing shoe to bridge small gaps
- Three standard cutters: 1/4-inch, 1/2-inch, and a V-point (spear) blade
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