Reply To: How I love squaring and planing stock to size
…x 5″ or so. Layout dovetails, box joints, mortise / tenon — whatever. Make my joints, fit them up, observe flaws, then saw them away, re-true the components, and start…
…x 5″ or so. Layout dovetails, box joints, mortise / tenon — whatever. Make my joints, fit them up, observe flaws, then saw them away, re-true the components, and start…
…the very first bit may not of taken to hardening process properly just hone back a little further. After that excellent edge retention. Around 6:30 mins little explanation https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=CBZ8446KqkM https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=TF4CzzQaZDo…
I also I made mine from common SPF 2×4 (1.5 x 3.5) studs as sold in Idaho USA. I will say that I used a Dewalt planer (dw734) to get…
…more streamlined and higher quality using our new setup. We have set up a brand new site called Common Woodworking to help bring in a whole new group of woodworkers….
This site ( http://www.sanduskyplanes.com/category/sandusky-planes-by-number/ ) lists the #51 as a center bead plane (double). I’m pretty sure I’ve seen PDFs of old Sandusky catalogs but didn’t look for one now…
…It is understandable that this is not a common practice today due to productivity. It is sad that what once was a common practice may be all but forgotten today….
…combination: plane? Perhaps they will be releasing a Stanley 45/55 type of plane. Better start saving now! Sorry just saw @mtaylors reply about the combination plane, didn’t mean to duplicate….
I received a comment on another forum about the extension of the protruding tenons. They should haven been half the size. I made them around 1/2″ because Paul said so….
I just stumbled on this post and thought I would post some photos my french inspired combination gauge. I made it from scraps lying about and used finish nails for…
Very cool Steve. I’ve never been a fan of the Adirondack chair until I recently sat on one that was particularly comfortable. Yours look comfortable and easy on the eyes….