Monthly Archives: July 2009

Make it fit like a glove

Posted on July 8, 2009 by

Time to make the tote fit my hand. The process goes something like this: Plane for a while. Where does my hand hurt? Why? Remove a little bit of wood with a file (because I’m not going to be able … Continue reading →

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Try to see what you can’t see

Posted on July 6, 2009 by

Here is a photo that says more with what it doesn’t show. But I like it so you get to see it. Here are three planes, 47.5 (or so) degrees, 55 degrees and 60 degrees (left to right). Two metal … Continue reading →

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Le Frog, Part III

Posted on July 5, 2009 by

Here is the finished frog (well, almost, still need to finish shaping the grip and apply finish). The 3/4” (thick) aluminum mouth block has been screwed and glued (epoxy) to the infill. The frog is held to the sole with … Continue reading →

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Light Tight

Posted on July 4, 2009 by

Flattening the sole was very difficult. Stainless steel hates heat and moves as it heats up. If you are using power to sand/grind it, it gets really hot and I have nasty burn to prove it (stainless is a poor … Continue reading →

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Infill Jack Plane

Posted on July 3, 2009 by

It is pretty rate to see a infill plane with an adjustable mouth. But I wanted one for several reasons: I don’t know what the “optimum” mouth width is, or if there is one (I suspect it differs for different … Continue reading →

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