Build Your Own Functional Router Plane
Experience Level: ANY
Instructor: James Wright (Wood By Wright)
Moderator: Tim Hagan
Class Size: 5 in person and 20 virtual
Sessions: 1 sessions at 3 hours
This course is being offered in person (Rockford, IL) and via Zoom.
Course Description
The router plane can be one of the most enjoyable tools in the shop, but making one yourself can be daunting and often less than functional. I designed this kit to be easy to build and fully functional with a lot of the same features you would find on the stanley 71. We will cover the entire process of building the router, from start to finish. You will be given a kit ahead of time so that you can follow along in the class with the same parts that the instructor is using.
Tools/Materials Needed
Tools:
1 1/2″ Auger bit or Forster bit
A brace, drill or drill press to drive that bit
Hack saw or keyhole saw
1/4″ chisel
Mallet
Square
Marking knife
Set of twist bit drills
Adjustable wrench or open-end wrench set
Set of files and rasps (optional)
Materials: Included in the course
Course Cost*
$125 – In-Person or Virtual – hardware/material pack included
With the kit, you will get all the wood and hardware needed to make the router plane, as well as a set of plans with measurements and designs to follow along.
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*If you qualify for a free course, you will not be charged for anything. Application steps are in the registration form or click HERE to see if you qualify.
Course Dates
August 16th, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. CST (10:00 a.m. EST) to 12:00 p.m. CST (1:00 p.m. EST)