OK – now the plane shell is starting to move along. It’s time to prep the sole assembly and cut the tongue and groove for the mouth. This part of the plane construction is only applicable for bevel-up planes, and doesn’t generally apply for bevel-down planes — which are the vast majority of infill planes. […]
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Some new additions to the works…
As one might gather from my blog, I am somewhat fond of good tools as well as quality woodworking. It is worth noting that the two do not necessarily go hand in hand – one can certainly appreciate the work or the tools without much caring for the other – but a keen affinity for […]
Towell Miter – bending and peining the sidewall/bridge assembly
When last we left our humble plane-to-be, it was in heaving anticipation of finally being bent into shape, finalizing the shape of the sidewalls and bridge assembly that is so critical to the design. This is, quite frankly, one of the most nerve-wracking parts of planemaking… the bend needs to be carried off with a […]
Towell Miter – front plate and bridge
This entry will cover the remaining steps that need to be accomplished prior to bending the sidewalls. The front plate needs to be fabricated, and the dovetails cut for joining it to the sidewalls, and the bridge needs to be completed to the point of fitting the tenons to the sidewalls. After that, its simply […]