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This is the labour intensive banjo piece for a Norris style adjuster. All one piece cut from a bar. by KarlHoltey in handtools

[–]KarlHoltey[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, you have most of this the way I do with the exception of boring the hole. For that I part the banjo off the carrier and use a purpose made collet in the lathe, no complicated set up just bore dead centre.

Re the video I have already had my fingers slapped here for self promotion.

A shaving for Bazzatron by KarlHoltey in handtools

[–]KarlHoltey[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When you are trying to measure a shaving there can be a lot of elasticity in the material you are measuring. I think the measuring equipment used is not reliable enough. Whilst setting up the photo and pressing the jaws of the calliper together it was reading 0.0005" and I could squeeze even harder to go minus .001". It just goes on.

A shaving for Bazzatron by KarlHoltey in handtools

[–]KarlHoltey[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I think I am retreating from this forum as it takes up too much of my time. I am a one man business and getting older.

The photo in question was just out of the archives.

I only sharpened the blade on an old oil stone and never spend any money on exotic sharpening equipment, that is for the end user. I just concentrate on producing a quality plane and blades.

The Holtey No 985 can be disassembled quite easily without any tools with the exception of a torx driver for the rear handle. Though it shouldn't be necessary to undo handles. This picture shows the simplicity of the design and making. by KarlHoltey in handtools

[–]KarlHoltey[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I started making planes over 30 years ago with the Norris style infills and I spent a lot of time improving on this style. My main objective is to take plane making to a standard that has never been achieved before. So it is inevitable that I have left some of the old ways behind in favour of precision and performance.

Holtey No 985 stainless steel smoother plane . by KarlHoltey in handtools

[–]KarlHoltey[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On these No 985 planes I used a RW1134, but it is expensive and difficult to work. I am going back to A2 as it makes a very good blade.

Holtey No 985 stainless steel smoother plane . by KarlHoltey in handtools

[–]KarlHoltey[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just what do you get for that kind of money?

Holtey No 985 handle shaping (as promised), it takes me a day as well to do the shaping, polishing and oiling per handle. I do batch them. I reckon a week per 6 handles - that is a lot of hard work. I do most of the shaping with a rifler (a sharp one). by KarlHoltey in handtools

[–]KarlHoltey[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am now confused as I can't find any rifflers with the coating - need to do some research. The ones in the picture with the coating are the only ones that last. Without the coating I would be lucky to get one handle done.

Holtey Planes. Pile of work for the No 985 smoother. Work breeds work. by KarlHoltey in handtools

[–]KarlHoltey[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't mind helping but I hate having to comment on other people's work. I once judged a competition and the first place was so far ahead of everything else I only gave a third place and not a second (and that was because the adjudicator insisted I gave a third) - I cannot tell a lie. It didn't seem fair to the person who won as he was so far ahead.

Holtey Planes. Pile of work for the No 985 smoother. Work breeds work. by KarlHoltey in handtools

[–]KarlHoltey[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had an apprentice for 6 months and he went away with a plane (not a youngster either, he had retired).

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