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Probably should have taken more pix of handle making.
It’s Padauk which I’ve never used before. The Wood Database says that it’s easy to work. It’s dense and strong. And with my planes it was proving unworkable. Similarly, Irwin augers couldn’t drill it and a power drill with a 3/4” auger stopped after about 1/8” depth. Both of these appear to use a softwood snail which tries to drive them down too fast, but the Irwin’s cut Oak fine.
I recently acquired a wood jointer plane that looks to be at least 150 years old. While basically solid, I planned to work address some cracks before putting it to use. But desperate times and all.
Yeah the beat up old jointer did what a #6 Vauhan & Bushnell, a #5 Siegley, and a pair of Stanley #4s could not. I’m impressed.
As to holes, a small pilot hole disengaged the snail on the power auger, which then cut right through.
Beyond that, the Padauk took the chisel and saw well. And a rasp works great. In fact, working with the grain, a rasp only needs a light touch afterwards with and 8” Second-cut flat file to take on a polished look.
I’m having fun.
- This reply was modified 6 years, 10 months ago by Richard Guggemos.