…in the attached drawing. Having read this thread ( https://woodworkingmasterclasses.com/discussions/topic/my-attempt/ ) and the discussion about expansion therein, I think the design I have should allow for expansion. I am, however,…
…Little Bench where he demonstrates his, starting at 2:37. A divider board can be very useful. Don’t have to make a split-top Roubo, just some ideas for a divider. http://www.billyslittlebench.com/blog/my-workbench-the-finale…
…happened, but sometime in the Sweetheart era. My plane is the last Sweetheart era plane like yours (1923-33) I don’t think the fence is original. When I saw old catalogues,…
…since all my chisels are metric (6mm, 8mm, …) and my plough cutters are in inches. I would need to buy the narrower cutters plus the fence for my veritas…
…furniture costs less, when you consider labor, transportation vs durability and longevity.. But given a chance to spend $1200 on furniture or go an a week vacation, people now would…
…interest – would this honing guide from Screwfix do the job for now (it’s £4.99 and I can get one today!) https://www.screwfix.com/p/magnusson-honing-guide/6342v?_requestid=230780 John, thanks for the link. You’re right, this…
…“red” alder though. Cherry would probably be my next choice. I bought some wide figured (13-14″) cherry boards a while back that still need to find a project. I would…
…cut a wider rebate (1” 5/8) with less fuss, but it makes a respectable panel raiser Here’s is an article which includes doing that with the Veritas plane : https://cdn.popularwoodworking.com/wp-content/uploads/Raised_Panels_Three_Ways.pdf?_ga=2.140896880.350036117.1611285089-1405277804.1611285089…
…to the blade length you should rarely have to re-adjust if you sharpen consistently. Does anyone else agree? I’m no expert as I only sharpen to ‘sharp-enough’ not scary-shaving sharp….
…chance that they could be rosewood. e.g. google “dating record hand planes” etc. Generally the older the plane, the more likely the handles are rosewood and there is a date…