awesome plane making my friend. i love the japanese tech on how they pull, as in "pull saws " rather than western style push ! it makes total sense. probably why i have many pull saws !
working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.
Rick, Super nice craftsmanship here, the finished plane looks & works - per the video - perfectly. This tutorial writeup is very interesting and well documented. I learned that the plane sole is hollowed out, and after thinking about it, I think that is pretty smart thinking. It greatly reduces friction and makes checking & flattening the sole much easier should there be wood movement later. I assume iron adjustment is via plane adjusting hammer, similar to the older western wooden body artifacts from the past. Do you find this to be the case? Easy to do? Thanks for the details in posting, this was very interesting reading. Two thumbs up 👍 👍.
Excellent write-up with great pictures and explanation!!
Just as a minor note about heat treating. Before quenching, the steel should be austenite which happens around 1475-1500 F. The Curie temperature is about 1414 F. This is not a big difference and using the Curie temperature is a good way of estimating the temperature and helps prevent over heating the steel.
Oldtool Rick, Super nice craftsmanship here, the finished plane looks & works - per the video - perfectly ....
..... I assume iron adjustment is via plane adjusting hammer, similar to the older western wooden body artifacts from the past. Do you find this to be the case? Easy to do?
Thanks Oldtool! Yes.. you adjust blade depth with this plane by tapping with a small hammer. I love it. Easy to do and very satisfying!!
Thanks Birdseye49! Actually the Curie point for steel varies according to content. For sure it's over 1400F but can vary. Testing for loss of magnesium is the best way to know you're there.
SplinterGroup I like these wirteups Rick, full detail! The construction is fairly simple but obviously it is the nuance that makes or breaks a good performer. Really fine craftsmanship!
Thank you Bruce!! I'm never sure how long or how much detail to provide. I don't get alot of feedback that way. The plane does come off as simple in construction but details matter. And relieving the bottom was something I had never done before this. It actually makes a difference with performance. Thanks again. Cheers!
Rick, Have a project I may do (??) That has a coopered type door or lid. Inside radius maybe 14", to be decided. Coopering planes I have seen are $$$. Thinking of making a Kanna type coopering plane might be answer. Any thoughts on making or using one???? All thoughts pro or con appreciated! Ron
