How to Make the Paul Sellers Router Kit

I have made many Router planes and router plane kits. I finally got my hands on a Paul Sellers Router plane kit. Today we will be making the Paul Sellers Router plane kit from Ipe and Curly Maple.

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[scottswineford]

A contrast between Paul's and Rex's might be interesting

[c.m.cunningham]

🤔Your the reason I now have a "Wood Working Tools" playlist!🤷😁

[blawa]

I decided to go with this kit rather that Rex's because it was so much cheaper for somebody outside of the US... Thanks for the build video, with Paul's and yours, I'll be all set to build it soon.

[ianhenderson]

James Wright and Paul Sellers coming together is oh so sweet. Thanks!

[nickmastro]

Again thank you for testing out another router kit. This helps those who are watching their pennies make a choice. I always look forward to your videos as well as Rex and Mr Sellers. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.

[RyanJBarnard]

Please make an episode comparing different router plane builds from different kit makers and your assessment of their ease of build and use, pros and cons. Thank you for the video.

[chrisgreen]

This is great. Had to check my copy of the plans, as I thought the angle was higher; they show it as 50 degrees.

[jdscally]

Thanks for the tip on using a hammer to adjust the angle of the screw. I could advance the blade, but it would bind when retracting. A couple of nice whacks with a nylon hammer to adjust the angle just a smidgen and now advancing and retracting the blade is very smooth.

[awldune]

Some thoughts after completing mine

- installing the threaded studs sucks. Instead of using your drill chuck, you can use the knob cap nuts to drive the studs.
- I managed to cut the "upstand" at the wrong angle, twice. The instructions on Paul's site are not that clear on how the blank should be oriented when marking 50 degrees.
- I drilled the hole for the depth adjuster in the wrong place! But I was able to easily reposition it by filling in the hole with a dowel.
- all of the studs are the same length, but the ones for the clamp bar are excessively long. Would be a nicer kit if they were just the right length.
- it's easy to misalign the studs for the clamp such that it won't go on. A round file will remedy this.
- I used a second, smaller forstner bit to make the iron hole into a pear shape. This greatly improved visibility and didn't seem to have downside.

All that being said, my finished plane works great. I have a metal router plane with a very narrow blade, so it will be nice to have a big one and a small one.

[JimHill-hpof]

Like some others, I have the kit in my shop somehwere - gradually climing the list of my projects to be done. I very much like the simplicity of Paul's design.

[andyhastings]

When I built mine I drilled opening I drilled it 45°, same as iron angle. Gave me a better view.

[מעייןהמלבלבתחייםםםם]

I have build Paul Sellers router plane . It was very enjoyable process!! I made it from white oak, the knobs are from beech and applied Shellac.

[roofermarc]

I see your using a Lake Erie tool works knife, I just received mine. Absolutely love this knife.

[robertberger]

Yes, please make a comparison video. Thanks!

[bartholomewdrake]

Agree on the knobs. I put the knobs on mine and don’t use them and prefer just gripping the body.

[timmorrill]

At 6:27 I was wondering why you were using a potato as screw wax... had to rewatch to confirm that it is not a potato.

[danesackett]

James! You have more router planes than fingers now. Keep up the good content buddy.

[myteric]

nice kit, good build. It occurred to me your trouble driving in those screws might have more to do with your formidable wood choice. Mighty pretty, but still mighty.

[blacknorce]

Yes, please do a comparison video. I want to build one, but I can't afford to buy every company/ YouTuber that comes out with their own designs. I love your deep dives. Keep up the great job.

[glencrandall]

A very nice plane kit. Yes, you did make one before. It was nice too. I only recently learned about router planes. I don't know why I never knew about them because they are very useful. I have one now and love it. I may get this kit just because you make it look so fun to build. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂