Welcome to the Daedworks blog. It seems somehow fitting to launch this new blog with a new plane. Today was grinding and lapping day on the first of two new miter planes I’ve been working on the past couple of weeks. Grinding off the excess metal from peining the shell together, and then lapping the sole and sides of the plane down are a very cool stage in making an infill, but it also brings up some anxiety; it’s the point when you get to find out if all the hard work cutting, fitting, filing, and peening all came out OK, or if there is a problem.
And unfortunately, there are any number of things that can show up at this point that are all but impossible to fix properly. It’s also the first point in the construction when the plane starts to look reasonably good – until now it’s been a bunch of metal pieces with coarse surfaces, hammer marks, and rough filing. I wish I could say I’ve never experienced disapointment at this point in the process, but it wouldn’t be true.
Fortunately, though, today’s went rather well.
Now it’s time to start making a wedge – one of my favorite shaping chores. After that is done, I can do the final sole lapping, and finish up the mouth. The plane’s steel-sided twin is just a few steps behind, so hopefully it’ll come off as well as this one did when I get to that point – probably sometime next week.
Jameel says
Congrats my friend. It's about time! The detail on the bridge is gorgeous.
Jameel says
Congrats my friend. It's about time! The detail on the bridge is gorgeous.
google says
Congraulations on the new blog.
I am looking forward to more and more photo of elegant new planes.
joel
(I see someone beat me to it on commenting how nice that bridge is)
google says
Congraulations on the new blog.
I am looking forward to more and more photo of elegant new planes.
joel
(I see someone beat me to it on commenting how nice that bridge is)
Konrad says
Awesome Raney… the plane and the site! I love the name too.
FredW says
Raney, virtually nothing I can say that the rest of the guys have not already said. Keep up the great work.Fred
FredW says
Raney, virtually nothing I can say that the rest of the guys have not already said. Keep up the great work.Fred
Rob says
Hey Raney!
That is some sweet work there, and of course, the miters are totally Daedalus! (High Craftsmanship) It is a great name Raney, it does your crafsmanship proud!
Bests, Rob
Rob says
Hey Raney!
That is some sweet work there, and of course, the miters are totally Daedalus! (High Craftsmanship) It is a great name Raney, it does your crafsmanship proud!
Bests, Rob
Andy says
Wow Raney – yet another beautiful plane! Thanks for sharing! Looking forward to following your blog.
Andy
Andy says
Wow Raney – yet another beautiful plane! Thanks for sharing! Looking forward to following your blog.
Andy
DominicGreco says
Raney,
Looking good my friend! Lookin' good!!! I can't wait for further entries so I can see how the plane progresses
DominicGreco says
Raney,
Looking good my friend! Lookin' good!!! I can't wait for further entries so I can see how the plane progresses
Wood Doctor says
Raney,
Congrats!! Can't wait to see them in person!!
Justin
Wood Doctor says
Raney,
Congrats!! Can't wait to see them in person!!
Justin
Gortyn says
Exciting undertaking. I will be following the progress.
Gortyn says
Exciting undertaking. I will be following the progress.
dan barrett says
Hey Raney, I just found out about your site, looks great.
Dan
dan barrett says
Hey Raney, I just found out about your site, looks great.
Dan
Derek Cohen says
Hi Raney
I'm coming in even later that others – but better late than never!
Fabulous planes, and site that will draw me back. I will keep a close eye out for new work.
Best regards from Perth
Derek
Derek Cohen says
Hi Raney
I'm coming in even later that others – but better late than never!
Fabulous planes, and site that will draw me back. I will keep a close eye out for new work.
Best regards from Perth
Derek