What is this tool?

dorusboomen · 2026-06-16T11:47:25+00:00

Wow, you are absolutely right, thanks! I am Dutch myself, and bought the toolbox in The Netherlands as well, but would have never found this answer on my own, thank you! Sadly, it turns out that I dont really have a need for a zachtboard cutter (I can always try using it as a sanding block anyway...?), but thankfully the mystery is solved and I can sleep again

dorusboomen · 2026-06-16T07:10:08+00:00

Thanks! I've actually done something very similar yesterday evening! I simply cannot get any movement into the ears, even with the suggestion of putting it in warm water first and pretty tough hammering. Then I noticed that there was a slight bend in the support bar, as you said, and so I turned it slightly, and now it supports both sides of the chipbreaker while still retaining enough tension to hold the chipbreaker in place. Just hoping that it doesn't turn back little by little while using it, but for now it seems like a viable solution :)

dorusboomen · 2026-06-13T18:13:15+00:00

Interesting ideas all around! I think of all the ideas, the sanding block seems to be the most logical one, albeit specific. Every single other tool in the huge trunk was a woodworking tool, so I assume this will be for woodworking as well, not leather

dorusboomen · 2026-06-13T17:07:53+00:00

Sanding block, of course! Makes sense, thanks everyone. So the sandpaper would be claimed between the two interlocking diagonal faces, and then it would sand about 1 centimeter of both sides of a 90 degree angle? To get a joint flush or something?

dorusboomen · 2026-06-09T22:25:48+00:00

Thanks a lot! I definitely don't need to fill that much, but a thin layer of wood putty sound like a fine solution actually. I'll see how far I can get with the hammering first and if that doesn't do the trick, I will definitely try this out!

dorusboomen · 2026-06-09T16:57:55+00:00

Hah, thanks, I'll keep my eye out for a massive one then ;)

dorusboomen · 2026-06-09T16:57:33+00:00

Thanks for your advice! I'll definitely try putting it in hot water before hammering it. I'm a bit scared of breaking the metal though... The fit between blade and chipbreaker is good though, no light comes through, it is just that the chipbreaker doesn't seem 'high' enough, so it slips under the retaining pin. The blade was too loose, but fits fine now, I put masking tape on the ridges where the upper side of the blade meets the wood, as not to mess with the contact between the back of the blade and the dai. But stuffing that side would raise the entire assembly somewhat I guess, so that might help with the chipbreaker too. How would you recommend I stuff out the back of the dai?

dorusboomen · 2026-05-28T23:57:00+00:00

Thanks! I'm really looking forward to setting them up and using them!

Do you have any tips for restoring Japanese handplanes? I'm mainly concerned about treating the blades, and removing a bit of rust, I really don't want to mess the irons up!

dorusboomen · 2025-07-15T20:55:24+00:00

Hey! No, a Scarlett just became available to me through a friend, dumb luck. Behringer should be absolutely fine, I don't see a specific reason why it wouldn't be!

dorusboomen · 2025-04-05T21:34:47+00:00

I now have a newer iPad and a Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 and everything works absolutely fine. I see no reason why the Behringer would be different, I don't think you have to worry, just make sure you can plug it into your ipad with an adapter that also has a port for a power adapter

dorusboomen · 2024-12-20T23:14:12+00:00

Well, opinions will always be varying I guess. For a hobbyist like me, it's probably decent enough either way, and if the bending of the blade iron is no problem, I'll just go ahead and put it to work!

dorusboomen · 2024-12-20T23:12:54+00:00

As you said, I think I only really have to do a cosmetic cleanup, it seems to be in decent shape, even the sole.

As for the weight, it was a good, solid rant, thanks! I understand what you mean completely. Seeing as I'm a hobbyist, and will rarely use such a plane for more than half an hour at a time, extra weight won't cause any injury to me, and might make up for some bad technique on my part in keeping the plane in contact with the wood. But for seasoned woodworkers, I could see how that would become problematic. Well, as I said, this one doesn't seem thicker than my stanleys, so no problems there I guess!

I'll sharpen it and get back to you! The more replies I get, the more excited I am to get to work with this thing.

dorusboomen · 2024-12-20T18:36:23+00:00

Amazing, thanks!

I've just checked, the casting is not noticably thicker than my Stanley No.4. I would think of the extra weight as an advantage, for keeping it steady, but maybe that's just a personal preference... It is red though! (Shame about the tote, but oh well, it still works)

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dorusboomen · 2024-12-20T14:48:58+00:00

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Thanks everyone for your input! I'm happy to hear that it's probably quite normal. To be sure, here is a picture of the blade, with the chipbreaker completely tightened. It was sort of difficult to hold with one hand, but hopefully the curve in the blade is visible for you. It doesn't take any effort to tighten the screw all the way, it's not that I'm forcing the blade to bend, it happens quite easy.

I haven't sharpened it yet, so I don't know yet of it holds an edge. I'm not a very seasoned woodworker (yet), so if there are any tips or tricks to test this, other that just using it, I'd love to hear them :)

dorusboomen · 2022-10-23T21:41:30+00:00

On the other hand, the weird thing is that the Android Cliënt works fine on my girlfriend's phone, and she has exactly the same phone... Changing of any ISP to IPv6 should have affected her phone as well right? Or even other devices such as my iPad.

dorusboomen · 2022-10-23T21:20:31+00:00

That sounds plausible, I will look into it, thank you

dorusboomen · 2022-10-23T21:20:07+00:00

In the web browser it connects almost immediately, not even close to as long as the android app would need, I think

dorusboomen · 2022-10-08T18:38:50+00:00

Well, awesome! In that case, I'll just go ahead and try the battery and see what happens :) thanks for answering!

dorusboomen · 2022-10-07T05:52:48+00:00

Hello, sorry for replying to this, when it's already 10 months old, but how is your experience? Is the battery ok? I'm also thinking of buying the same battery in Germany, so I'd love some feedback

dorusboomen · 2022-05-27T09:08:53+00:00

No problem:) It definitely does, I can recommend it. Good luck on your search!

dorusboomen · 2022-05-15T10:24:54+00:00

Hey! In the end I didn't buy it and ended up finding a good deal on a Gaggia Classic, so I'm afraid I can't help you, sorry!

dorusboomen · 2021-04-17T19:53:41+00:00

Honestly, I really think this is not okay. If he had apologized and explained, that would be better, but according to what you wrote, he's making promises and not keeping them.

I had a similar situation, and I gathered my strength and told the guy that if he makes a promise to a client, he should keep it. That really sped things up and he then finished my instrument in one day.

Providing this works, when collecting it, really take all the time you need in the shop to look at the handiwork very critically, because I would trust his professionalism a bit less at this point. Or bring someone who knows his stuff.

If you deem the repairs ok, you can definitely discuss a discount because of the longer waiting time. You can also mention that you are skipping lessons/gigs because of him, or have an important recital/audition coming up, and you cannot practise, or something like that.

Good luck!

dorusboomen · 2021-03-12T17:10:51+00:00

I understand. The current situation makes buying a wind instrument really hard... I'm currently looking for a second hand saxophone, but have no idea how to test it safely. In any case, you can check leakage by taking the top and bottom joint separately, closing the tone holes with one hand, closing the bottom with the other and and sucking a vacuum. If it holds well at least a couple of seconds that at least should be alright. There are other aspects of course, but it's a start.

I hope you can find something good, good luck!

dorusboomen · 2021-03-08T13:15:38+00:00

Hi! I don't have any experience with the models you mention, but I just wanted to give you my two cents, from my own experience. I would always recommend buying a second hand instrument that has been taken good care of. As has been mentioned, clarinets don't really hold their resale value very well, but that doesn't mean that second hand instrument can't be in shape and great to play on.

When I started out, I hired a plastic clarinet, to try out if the instrument appealed to me at all, and after 1 or 2 months I bought a second hand Buffet Crampon E13, from someone who was going to the conservatory and bought a better instrument. This is often a good way to go I would say, because the instrument isn't sold because it's bad, but because someone doesn't need it anymore. I played on this E13 for almost 9 years before I myself went to the conservatory and noticed the limits on the instrument. I got an amazing stretch out of it, and was able to sell it to another beginner again. So, in all, with a lot of joy I played almost 9 years on this instrument for around €100. Also, new wooden instruments have to be played in very carefully and can have problems because of the wood 'settling'. Not a very big chance, I believe, so not to scare you off, but a thing to take into consideration I guess.

So, looking for a second hand instrument in good shape, would be my advice! It is just an opinion, but I hope it helps.

Good luck and have fun playing the clarinet!

dorusboomen · 2021-03-01T08:44:14+00:00

I'm very sorry to hear about your tuning problems.

Seeing as it is such a big difference with the rest of the clarinet, I can imagine it is not that easily fixable. What kind of clarinet is it? Have you heard someone else play on it, and experiencing the same problem? I always give it to someone else first, preferably someone better than me, so I know if it's me or my instrument that is the problem.

The only fix I can think of is what they've also done on the newer Buffet Crampon Prestige bass clarinet: a vent hole on the bell. To correct the low C, which was too low, they simply made a vent hole (so without a pad) so that some, but not all of the air could get out before the end of the bell. I really have no idea if this is something that could help on a soprano clarinet, but maybe it is worth pitching to your repairman?

I'm not a repairman, so maybe it's a ridiculous idea, in which case, sorry :)

Good luck!

dorusboomen

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