I've been wanting to build this router plane from St James Bay for many years. I purchased the brass rough casting about 18 months ago, and finally got to it this past weekend ...
With the aid of a file and Dremel, and Jarrah (what else!) handles turned on a lathe, this is the result ...
The blade is 1/4". The one used here is from Lee Valley.
Alongside the Veritas Large Router Plane ....
This one is going to be used.
Regards from Perth
Derek