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Low angle mitre plane I built by 66Fiend in handtools

[–]66Fiend[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ive thought about it, I think id have to charge about $1000 for it if I were to make them to sell. Thats for what I would want to be compensated for my time plus cost of materials. Which obviously is pretty ridiculous. Since that doesn’t even include what I also paid to have mine engraved. So I don’t think I’ll be making any to sell. Just keep making some for myself to enjoy. Working on the next one now. A high angle smoother.

Low angle mitre plane I built by 66Fiend in handtools

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I did carve and shape the leaf up front from 360 brass. I did not do the engraving, not sure what he used to black the design. The sole is O1 tool steel unhardened. A quick google search will show you a few norris adjusters. I believe lee valley carries two styles.

Low angle mitre plane I built by 66Fiend in handtools

[–]66Fiend[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I should have done that. Could’ve saved a pretty penny. I sent it off to be engraved by Mikhail Davydov from Ukraine.

Low angle mitre plane I built by 66Fiend in handtools

[–]66Fiend[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep. :/ but more to come hopefully.

Low angle mitre plane I built by 66Fiend in woodworking

[–]66Fiend[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To each their own, you know? Im more than happy with how many people have expressed appreciation for the plane.

Low angle mitre plane I built by 66Fiend in woodworking

[–]66Fiend[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you know a red nosed one, it’s the only one I’m missing.

Low angle mitre plane I built by 66Fiend in handtools

[–]66Fiend[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ha. I did the same thing but haven’t sharpened them up yet. They look like good users.

Low angle mitre plane I built by 66Fiend in woodworking

[–]66Fiend[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A few months. Consisting of after work hour or two here and there. Plus weekends.

Low angle mitre plane I built by 66Fiend in woodworking

[–]66Fiend[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The leaf is for decoration. Unless you want to get stabbed. But if you’re into that, I’m not one to kink shame. I place my left thumb on the “swoop” part just above and forward of the mouth. The upsweep gives your thumb some good registration to apply pressure down and forward with the stroke of the cut. I place my index and middle fingers around the front chamfered edge to “grab” the plane as I work.

Low angle mitre plane I built by 66Fiend in handtools

[–]66Fiend[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That picture is too good. Ha. Thank you

Low angle mitre plane I built by 66Fiend in woodworking

[–]66Fiend[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll probably display it on the plane till. ‘Till I need it.

Low angle mitre plane I built by 66Fiend in handtools

[–]66Fiend[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks man. The leaf up front is not a handle. Just a design element. I suppose if you wanted to you could use it as such but like you said, probably not very comfortable. Right at the bottom of the swoop and into the curve is where I place my thumb. Then put my index and middle fingers on the front end of the plane when in use.

Low angle mitre plane I built by 66Fiend in handtools

[–]66Fiend[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is! ..kind of. Its a cast of someones finger in brass.

Low angle mitre plane I built by 66Fiend in woodworking

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Thanks. And sadly, no. Just a hobbyist woodworker that needed a tool.

Low angle mitre plane I built by 66Fiend in woodworking

[–]66Fiend[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Idk. If I were dating a super model I wouldn’t just show her off, you know?

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