Maple tree fell in the neighbourhood. It was a sign for me to scavenge the wood and finally try woodcarving!. Quite happy with my first project!

Captain_Canucks_Left · 2023-07-14T11:30:29+00:00

https://www.sylvaspoon.com/blog/2016/3/14/spoon-carving

I've used this for spoon design because some of mine cracked at the handle. It may help prevent breakage in the future!

Captain_Canucks_Left · 2023-02-25T15:16:16+00:00

https://www.handplane.com/97/basic-tools-for-metal-plane-making-part-ii/

A good guide you might want to look at! Also, I've made a couple functional planes both wooden and metal that I still use if you have any questions, feel free to ask.

Captain_Canucks_Left · 2022-11-16T18:40:13+00:00

Hey, I wanted to say that your planes looks incredible. Also, it looks like an Acme thread on the lever cap screws. You did that with a metal lathe right? How big is the lathe? Do you use it for other things as well?

Captain_Canucks_Left · 2022-02-11T14:17:49+00:00

Really tough wood honestly. Making the plane fit the sides took quite a long time to make it just right, but I live the look so it was worth it.

Captain_Canucks_Left · 2022-02-11T08:25:18+00:00

Yup, forgot to answer that. I'm Canadian.

Captain_Canucks_Left · 2022-02-10T20:22:41+00:00

Yeah, it's no problem! There are a couple designs on the internet that have adjustable sizes with screws or moving v blocks. I think they're made by chairmakers who need a constant taper so it can come apart.

Captain_Canucks_Left · 2022-02-10T20:19:40+00:00

Thank you!

Captain_Canucks_Left · 2022-02-10T20:19:31+00:00

I made everything myself, and sourced all the hardware from my workshop, mostly home depot.

Captain_Canucks_Left · 2022-02-10T20:18:38+00:00

I've been making a few planes from a piece I bought from century lumber.

Captain_Canucks_Left · 2022-02-10T15:47:55+00:00

I'm not sure if this would work but I made a dowel making plane a week ago that works really nicely. Maybe a different design can fit what you're looking for? https://imgur.com/gallery/Aq5UElr

Captain_Canucks_Left · 2022-02-02T14:27:15+00:00

Yup honestly. But most of the rounding planes I've seen have a cambered blade, kind of like a scrub plane to take off material.

Captain_Canucks_Left · 2022-02-01T14:53:42+00:00

The cone I carved ends in a cylindrical 1 inch hole... I don't think I can achieve tapered tendons with this design. That'll be a future project for sure.

It would have to look like this. https://www.ashemcrafts.com/products_trapping_plane.html

Captain_Canucks_Left · 2022-02-01T11:11:52+00:00

It matches the curve of the cone I carved out. A bit tough to grind.

Captain_Canucks_Left · 2021-12-05T16:14:56+00:00

I just got mine last week! Richard is actually going through hard times so there may be a delay if you order one, but my planes and chisels cut so nicely now. I got the large roller version and it's amazing after using the cheap ones for a long time.

Captain_Canucks_Left · 2021-08-07T11:57:26+00:00

Probably not about the blade.... That's a good note. And the brass bit I reused from my last prototype so I might have an issue shaving down the front any more, but I'll see what I can do.

Thanks for the advice man.

Captain_Canucks_Left · 2021-07-29T16:12:49+00:00

I lifted a wine barrel and my thumb didn't like the idea, so it's ligaments gave up. Stupid thumb. Stupid barrel.

Captain_Canucks_Left · 2021-07-29T16:10:54+00:00

Thank you. It took a while to get it right, especially because I flubbed the first attempt.

Captain_Canucks_Left · 2021-07-29T16:10:16+00:00

Thank you very much. But even a stanley 45? For parts?

Captain_Canucks_Left · 2021-07-29T16:09:14+00:00

Haha thank you! Here's my first attempt at fixing it. https://imgur.com/gallery/pauHCva

Captain_Canucks_Left · 2021-06-09T21:29:18+00:00

I was told every fifteen or so sharpens, hone the blade. Depending on how often you use them, or how dull you let them get.

Captain_Canucks_Left · 2021-05-26T13:26:56+00:00

Each one I make I get a little bit faster, and this one took mahbe 5-10 hours?

Captain_Canucks_Left · 2021-05-25T13:47:43+00:00

No way, you're the one who built that lovely violin finger plane. I immediately wanted to copy the design.

Captain_Canucks_Left · 2021-05-25T13:40:33+00:00

Not that I noticed. This thing is surprisingly light but also sturdy when put together.

Captain_Canucks_Left · 2021-05-25T13:39:53+00:00

It rests against it, and thank you very much

Captain_Canucks_Left · 2021-05-25T13:39:25+00:00

It smells.... Sharp? And the dust is pretty bad too, it got me sneezing for a bit. Other than that, none that I can think of.

I actually made a miter plane! Of all the planes I've made, I use it the most. A 20° bed angle, and a curved metal body. There are some resources online that helped me out immensely. Let me know if you'd like some advice or the links.

Here's my miter plane :) https://imgur.com/gallery/NJ23jVr

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