#2 (1/4") Hollow Moulding Plane

Another nice one! You're putting together quite a collection.

Ditto on Steve's comment!

Is there any magic to deciding on a mouth opening size or does it not really matter?

Thanks Steve. I have six (6) now. I'm currently using them to do some serious moulding profiles for the box they'll all be in for storage. More on that later. 

Thanks Splinter Group ... Mouth size does matter but not super critical. There's a relationship between mouth opening, blade, and wedge that affects the shaving curl and expulsion. 

your planes are just beautiful rick !

Thanks Pottz! I really appreciate that.

Nice looking planes.  I was wondering how many specialized tools you need to complete these planes.    Do you use a triangular rasp/file (float?) or do you get buy with chisels and regular files to clear the throat.

Thanks RWE ... I use hand tools: LV Backsaw, Sweetheart chisels, and a LV router plane. I make my version of a Krenov style plane.
I don't own any floats but if I thought I really needed some I'd make them.
Hope this helps. Feel free to ask any questions if I need to clarify. 
 

It’s a really cool project to build your own set of molding planes. Very old-world craftsman. 👍🏼

Thanks RyanGi.

Great looking plane, beautifully done. 
I have been fascinated with the old traditional woodworking methods of the past since I started this hobby. I think it started with a trip to Colonial Williamsburg many years ago. To see the craftsman there create masterpieces using only hand tools has intrigued me ever since, and I try to do this as much as possible.
Maybe you can post pictures of this and other planes you've made in action while making the storage box.
Great work, this tool is a masterpiece of woodworking. 

Gee Oldtool... I'm honored with your comment. Thank you. 
Yes.. I'm trying to post pictures of the process while making them. This is not easy sometimes because I'm actually in the process and go by it before realizing I should have taken a particular photo shot. It's almost as much work to document the steps as actually doing it.
The other thing is that I wonder sometimes how many will actually view my writeup and then it seems a waste if they don't. I measure how many care by the 👍 (thumbs up) I get, which isn't very often and the number of comments I get.
Thanks for your input and I will try to continue sharing as best I can. 

👍

PS: If interested, I've posted projects with pics of molding planes in use, at Lumberjocks.com. same name - Oldtool.

I'm there too. Same handle also.