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Toy Handplane Build #1... Getting Started..

After finishing up the boys workbench I figured a workbench is no good if you don't have any tools to use on it.



That started my mini saw build..



Then after finding an antique kids brace for next to nothing (It needs a set of jaws made for it..on the list) I figured I would build a whole set of tools for him for Christmas this year.

The idea is for them to be "realistic" but safe and durable (you know.. like toys used to be made) mostly functional and look close to the real thing as possible. Here is the saw and brace with the cut out pieces of the handplane so far.

Hand tool Wood Tool Metalworking hand tool Office ruler


The plane is slightly smaller than a Stanley No. 2 and is made of aluminum. I used aluminum so it would be light enough for him to use and safe for it to be dropped on the floor (or tiny feet) without issue.

After drawing it out on graph paper and cutting out the various pieces this morning.

Wood Hand tool Office ruler Tool Hardwood


I set about brazing it all together tonight.

Wood Flooring Gas Metal Machine


Musical instrument Automotive design Wood Rectangle Automotive exterior


Rectangle Wood Pattern Font Fashion accessory


As you can see there is a bit of a learning curve to this aluminum brazing thing but it looks worse in the pics than it does in person.. plus that will get ground and sanded flush this week.

Next up is to fabricate all the interior bracing and screw posts then figure out the frog assembly then tote and knob. Hopefully I have this done by Christmas… this year lol.

Stay tuned!
 

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#2 ·
Toy Handplane Build #1... Getting Started..

After finishing up the boys workbench I figured a workbench is no good if you don't have any tools to use on it.



That started my mini saw build..



Then after finding an antique kids brace for next to nothing (It needs a set of jaws made for it..on the list) I figured I would build a whole set of tools for him for Christmas this year.

The idea is for them to be "realistic" but safe and durable (you know.. like toys used to be made) mostly functional and look close to the real thing as possible. Here is the saw and brace with the cut out pieces of the handplane so far.

Hand tool Wood Tool Metalworking hand tool Office ruler


The plane is slightly smaller than a Stanley No. 2 and is made of aluminum. I used aluminum so it would be light enough for him to use and safe for it to be dropped on the floor (or tiny feet) without issue.

After drawing it out on graph paper and cutting out the various pieces this morning.

Wood Hand tool Office ruler Tool Hardwood


I set about brazing it all together tonight.

Wood Flooring Gas Metal Machine


Musical instrument Automotive design Wood Rectangle Automotive exterior


Rectangle Wood Pattern Font Fashion accessory


As you can see there is a bit of a learning curve to this aluminum brazing thing but it looks worse in the pics than it does in person.. plus that will get ground and sanded flush this week.

Next up is to fabricate all the interior bracing and screw posts then figure out the frog assembly then tote and knob. Hopefully I have this done by Christmas… this year lol.

Stay tuned!
That is way too cool. Wish I had the equipment to do metal work as well. Will be watching this series.
 

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Toy Handplane Build #1... Getting Started..

After finishing up the boys workbench I figured a workbench is no good if you don't have any tools to use on it.



That started my mini saw build..



Then after finding an antique kids brace for next to nothing (It needs a set of jaws made for it..on the list) I figured I would build a whole set of tools for him for Christmas this year.

The idea is for them to be "realistic" but safe and durable (you know.. like toys used to be made) mostly functional and look close to the real thing as possible. Here is the saw and brace with the cut out pieces of the handplane so far.

Hand tool Wood Tool Metalworking hand tool Office ruler


The plane is slightly smaller than a Stanley No. 2 and is made of aluminum. I used aluminum so it would be light enough for him to use and safe for it to be dropped on the floor (or tiny feet) without issue.

After drawing it out on graph paper and cutting out the various pieces this morning.

Wood Hand tool Office ruler Tool Hardwood


I set about brazing it all together tonight.

Wood Flooring Gas Metal Machine


Musical instrument Automotive design Wood Rectangle Automotive exterior


Rectangle Wood Pattern Font Fashion accessory


As you can see there is a bit of a learning curve to this aluminum brazing thing but it looks worse in the pics than it does in person.. plus that will get ground and sanded flush this week.

Next up is to fabricate all the interior bracing and screw posts then figure out the frog assembly then tote and knob. Hopefully I have this done by Christmas… this year lol.

Stay tuned!
Eric,

If that were my project, it would probably end up as a high school graduation gift! . . . a little too late to be appreciated! We think it's wonderful that you're encouraging your son to work with you in the shop and the tools are really special. I hope he continues the tradition when he has children.

L/W
 

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Toy Handplane Build #1... Getting Started..

After finishing up the boys workbench I figured a workbench is no good if you don't have any tools to use on it.



That started my mini saw build..



Then after finding an antique kids brace for next to nothing (It needs a set of jaws made for it..on the list) I figured I would build a whole set of tools for him for Christmas this year.

The idea is for them to be "realistic" but safe and durable (you know.. like toys used to be made) mostly functional and look close to the real thing as possible. Here is the saw and brace with the cut out pieces of the handplane so far.

Hand tool Wood Tool Metalworking hand tool Office ruler


The plane is slightly smaller than a Stanley No. 2 and is made of aluminum. I used aluminum so it would be light enough for him to use and safe for it to be dropped on the floor (or tiny feet) without issue.

After drawing it out on graph paper and cutting out the various pieces this morning.

Wood Hand tool Office ruler Tool Hardwood


I set about brazing it all together tonight.

Wood Flooring Gas Metal Machine


Musical instrument Automotive design Wood Rectangle Automotive exterior


Rectangle Wood Pattern Font Fashion accessory


As you can see there is a bit of a learning curve to this aluminum brazing thing but it looks worse in the pics than it does in person.. plus that will get ground and sanded flush this week.

Next up is to fabricate all the interior bracing and screw posts then figure out the frog assembly then tote and knob. Hopefully I have this done by Christmas… this year lol.

Stay tuned!
Huzzah!

Phenomenal work pops.

Thanks for taking the time to document it.
 

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#5 ·
Toy Handplane Build #1... Getting Started..

After finishing up the boys workbench I figured a workbench is no good if you don't have any tools to use on it.



That started my mini saw build..



Then after finding an antique kids brace for next to nothing (It needs a set of jaws made for it..on the list) I figured I would build a whole set of tools for him for Christmas this year.

The idea is for them to be "realistic" but safe and durable (you know.. like toys used to be made) mostly functional and look close to the real thing as possible. Here is the saw and brace with the cut out pieces of the handplane so far.

Hand tool Wood Tool Metalworking hand tool Office ruler


The plane is slightly smaller than a Stanley No. 2 and is made of aluminum. I used aluminum so it would be light enough for him to use and safe for it to be dropped on the floor (or tiny feet) without issue.

After drawing it out on graph paper and cutting out the various pieces this morning.

Wood Hand tool Office ruler Tool Hardwood


I set about brazing it all together tonight.

Wood Flooring Gas Metal Machine


Musical instrument Automotive design Wood Rectangle Automotive exterior


Rectangle Wood Pattern Font Fashion accessory


As you can see there is a bit of a learning curve to this aluminum brazing thing but it looks worse in the pics than it does in person.. plus that will get ground and sanded flush this week.

Next up is to fabricate all the interior bracing and screw posts then figure out the frog assembly then tote and knob. Hopefully I have this done by Christmas… this year lol.

Stay tuned!
thats going to be pretty cool!
 

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#6 ·
Toy Handplane Build #1... Getting Started..

After finishing up the boys workbench I figured a workbench is no good if you don't have any tools to use on it.



That started my mini saw build..



Then after finding an antique kids brace for next to nothing (It needs a set of jaws made for it..on the list) I figured I would build a whole set of tools for him for Christmas this year.

The idea is for them to be "realistic" but safe and durable (you know.. like toys used to be made) mostly functional and look close to the real thing as possible. Here is the saw and brace with the cut out pieces of the handplane so far.

Hand tool Wood Tool Metalworking hand tool Office ruler


The plane is slightly smaller than a Stanley No. 2 and is made of aluminum. I used aluminum so it would be light enough for him to use and safe for it to be dropped on the floor (or tiny feet) without issue.

After drawing it out on graph paper and cutting out the various pieces this morning.

Wood Hand tool Office ruler Tool Hardwood


I set about brazing it all together tonight.

Wood Flooring Gas Metal Machine


Musical instrument Automotive design Wood Rectangle Automotive exterior


Rectangle Wood Pattern Font Fashion accessory


As you can see there is a bit of a learning curve to this aluminum brazing thing but it looks worse in the pics than it does in person.. plus that will get ground and sanded flush this week.

Next up is to fabricate all the interior bracing and screw posts then figure out the frog assembly then tote and knob. Hopefully I have this done by Christmas… this year lol.

Stay tuned!
There's bound to be one happy kiddo when this is all said and done…and hopefully a new future woodworker to add to our ranks.
 

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Toy Handplane Build #1... Getting Started..

After finishing up the boys workbench I figured a workbench is no good if you don't have any tools to use on it.



That started my mini saw build..



Then after finding an antique kids brace for next to nothing (It needs a set of jaws made for it..on the list) I figured I would build a whole set of tools for him for Christmas this year.

The idea is for them to be "realistic" but safe and durable (you know.. like toys used to be made) mostly functional and look close to the real thing as possible. Here is the saw and brace with the cut out pieces of the handplane so far.

Hand tool Wood Tool Metalworking hand tool Office ruler


The plane is slightly smaller than a Stanley No. 2 and is made of aluminum. I used aluminum so it would be light enough for him to use and safe for it to be dropped on the floor (or tiny feet) without issue.

After drawing it out on graph paper and cutting out the various pieces this morning.

Wood Hand tool Office ruler Tool Hardwood


I set about brazing it all together tonight.

Wood Flooring Gas Metal Machine


Musical instrument Automotive design Wood Rectangle Automotive exterior


Rectangle Wood Pattern Font Fashion accessory


As you can see there is a bit of a learning curve to this aluminum brazing thing but it looks worse in the pics than it does in person.. plus that will get ground and sanded flush this week.

Next up is to fabricate all the interior bracing and screw posts then figure out the frog assembly then tote and knob. Hopefully I have this done by Christmas… this year lol.

Stay tuned!
What a great project and judging by the results so far, your self confidence to make all this stuff is well warranted.
 

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Toy Handplane Build #1... Getting Started..

After finishing up the boys workbench I figured a workbench is no good if you don't have any tools to use on it.



That started my mini saw build..



Then after finding an antique kids brace for next to nothing (It needs a set of jaws made for it..on the list) I figured I would build a whole set of tools for him for Christmas this year.

The idea is for them to be "realistic" but safe and durable (you know.. like toys used to be made) mostly functional and look close to the real thing as possible. Here is the saw and brace with the cut out pieces of the handplane so far.

Hand tool Wood Tool Metalworking hand tool Office ruler


The plane is slightly smaller than a Stanley No. 2 and is made of aluminum. I used aluminum so it would be light enough for him to use and safe for it to be dropped on the floor (or tiny feet) without issue.

After drawing it out on graph paper and cutting out the various pieces this morning.

Wood Hand tool Office ruler Tool Hardwood


I set about brazing it all together tonight.

Wood Flooring Gas Metal Machine


Musical instrument Automotive design Wood Rectangle Automotive exterior


Rectangle Wood Pattern Font Fashion accessory


As you can see there is a bit of a learning curve to this aluminum brazing thing but it looks worse in the pics than it does in person.. plus that will get ground and sanded flush this week.

Next up is to fabricate all the interior bracing and screw posts then figure out the frog assembly then tote and knob. Hopefully I have this done by Christmas… this year lol.

Stay tuned!
Eric-So you've already been named "Father of the Year" for the workbench with a real vise. Now you've made a hand saw and are making an aluminum-body hand plane. You might just win the Internet! Great projects with lots of memories to be made!
 

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Toy Handplane Build #1... Getting Started..

After finishing up the boys workbench I figured a workbench is no good if you don't have any tools to use on it.



That started my mini saw build..



Then after finding an antique kids brace for next to nothing (It needs a set of jaws made for it..on the list) I figured I would build a whole set of tools for him for Christmas this year.

The idea is for them to be "realistic" but safe and durable (you know.. like toys used to be made) mostly functional and look close to the real thing as possible. Here is the saw and brace with the cut out pieces of the handplane so far.

Hand tool Wood Tool Metalworking hand tool Office ruler


The plane is slightly smaller than a Stanley No. 2 and is made of aluminum. I used aluminum so it would be light enough for him to use and safe for it to be dropped on the floor (or tiny feet) without issue.

After drawing it out on graph paper and cutting out the various pieces this morning.

Wood Hand tool Office ruler Tool Hardwood


I set about brazing it all together tonight.

Wood Flooring Gas Metal Machine


Musical instrument Automotive design Wood Rectangle Automotive exterior


Rectangle Wood Pattern Font Fashion accessory


As you can see there is a bit of a learning curve to this aluminum brazing thing but it looks worse in the pics than it does in person.. plus that will get ground and sanded flush this week.

Next up is to fabricate all the interior bracing and screw posts then figure out the frog assembly then tote and knob. Hopefully I have this done by Christmas… this year lol.

Stay tuned!
Thanks for following along folks. Even if he doesn't like these I am surprisingly having a lot of fun making scale sized tools lol.
 

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#10 ·
Toy Handplane Build #1... Getting Started..

After finishing up the boys workbench I figured a workbench is no good if you don't have any tools to use on it.



That started my mini saw build..



Then after finding an antique kids brace for next to nothing (It needs a set of jaws made for it..on the list) I figured I would build a whole set of tools for him for Christmas this year.

The idea is for them to be "realistic" but safe and durable (you know.. like toys used to be made) mostly functional and look close to the real thing as possible. Here is the saw and brace with the cut out pieces of the handplane so far.

Hand tool Wood Tool Metalworking hand tool Office ruler


The plane is slightly smaller than a Stanley No. 2 and is made of aluminum. I used aluminum so it would be light enough for him to use and safe for it to be dropped on the floor (or tiny feet) without issue.

After drawing it out on graph paper and cutting out the various pieces this morning.

Wood Hand tool Office ruler Tool Hardwood


I set about brazing it all together tonight.

Wood Flooring Gas Metal Machine


Musical instrument Automotive design Wood Rectangle Automotive exterior


Rectangle Wood Pattern Font Fashion accessory


As you can see there is a bit of a learning curve to this aluminum brazing thing but it looks worse in the pics than it does in person.. plus that will get ground and sanded flush this week.

Next up is to fabricate all the interior bracing and screw posts then figure out the frog assembly then tote and knob. Hopefully I have this done by Christmas… this year lol.

Stay tuned!
Nice work. Saving for future reference.
 

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Toy Handplane Build #2... Drill Press Turning and Stuff..

I had hoped to be further along on this by now but progress is still progress I suppose. I am taking some vacation time next week so hopefully I can get this mostly done by the end of the first week of DEC leaving just a few simple tools left to complete the set for Christmas.

Anyhoo.. we left off with the rough joints brazed into the aluminum. After sanding for a few hours I finally broke down and picked up a belt sander for the shop. I had been tossing around needing one for about a year now and it was finally time to admit it was needed.

Luggage and bags Bag Gas Tints and shades Bumper


That got the bottom flattened in no time.

Hand Wood Gesture Finger Material property


Then I picked up a drill press turning jig so I could knock out a front knob for this guy. It works but I wouldn't try it for anything bigger than this. The important thing is that it worked lol.

I started with some walnut I have had sitting around waiting on just the right project.

Wood Floor Flooring Gas Tints and shades


Cut off a chunk and started turning. 3 days later and a lot of trial and error I finally had a knob like structure at the end of it.

Leg Wood Floor Flooring Gas


Sanded that and rubbed on some dark walnut danish oil and wax then cut it loose..

Wood Gas Hardwood Machine Human leg


Turned out a bit better than I had hoped. Just slightly smaller then the front knob from my #2 which is the perfect size.

Wood Scratch awl Mallet Office supplies Metal


Hand tool Wood Metalworking hand tool Wrench Tool


Then today I started on the screw post hardware. It all started with some 1/2" brass rod. Stanley uses 7/16" threaded post tops but all I have is 1/2" and a 1/2" forstner bit so these are about 1/16" larger than a Stanley which is not that noticeable.

I cut a piece larger than I needed and trued up both ends. Drilled a hole in both ends and tapped them for 1/4-20. Measured and cut just above where the hole stops on both ends and cut a flat head slot in that. Chucked them into the drill press and sanded everything smooth and shiny.

Plant Wood Grass Metal Insect


Eyewear Wood Font Jewellery Hardwood


Wood Font Circuit component Fashion accessory Jewellery


Hand tool Wood Kitchen utensil Tool Tableware


Wood Gas Automotive tire Indoor games and sports Metal


Then I took a deep breath and drilled the post hole in the knob.

Wood Machine tool Engineering Hardwood Audio equipment


Musical instrument Hand tool Wood Kitchen utensil Metalworking hand tool


Next up is to make the tote for this guy as hinted at in some of the pics. Then I just need to finish up the rest of the structural bits and get this painted and assembled. Stay tuned!
 

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#12 ·
Toy Handplane Build #2... Drill Press Turning and Stuff..

I had hoped to be further along on this by now but progress is still progress I suppose. I am taking some vacation time next week so hopefully I can get this mostly done by the end of the first week of DEC leaving just a few simple tools left to complete the set for Christmas.

Anyhoo.. we left off with the rough joints brazed into the aluminum. After sanding for a few hours I finally broke down and picked up a belt sander for the shop. I had been tossing around needing one for about a year now and it was finally time to admit it was needed.

Luggage and bags Bag Gas Tints and shades Bumper


That got the bottom flattened in no time.

Hand Wood Gesture Finger Material property


Then I picked up a drill press turning jig so I could knock out a front knob for this guy. It works but I wouldn't try it for anything bigger than this. The important thing is that it worked lol.

I started with some walnut I have had sitting around waiting on just the right project.

Wood Floor Flooring Gas Tints and shades


Cut off a chunk and started turning. 3 days later and a lot of trial and error I finally had a knob like structure at the end of it.

Leg Wood Floor Flooring Gas


Sanded that and rubbed on some dark walnut danish oil and wax then cut it loose..

Wood Gas Hardwood Machine Human leg


Turned out a bit better than I had hoped. Just slightly smaller then the front knob from my #2 which is the perfect size.

Wood Scratch awl Mallet Office supplies Metal


Hand tool Wood Metalworking hand tool Wrench Tool


Then today I started on the screw post hardware. It all started with some 1/2" brass rod. Stanley uses 7/16" threaded post tops but all I have is 1/2" and a 1/2" forstner bit so these are about 1/16" larger than a Stanley which is not that noticeable.

I cut a piece larger than I needed and trued up both ends. Drilled a hole in both ends and tapped them for 1/4-20. Measured and cut just above where the hole stops on both ends and cut a flat head slot in that. Chucked them into the drill press and sanded everything smooth and shiny.

Plant Wood Grass Metal Insect


Eyewear Wood Font Jewellery Hardwood


Wood Font Circuit component Fashion accessory Jewellery


Hand tool Wood Kitchen utensil Tool Tableware


Wood Gas Automotive tire Indoor games and sports Metal


Then I took a deep breath and drilled the post hole in the knob.

Wood Machine tool Engineering Hardwood Audio equipment


Musical instrument Hand tool Wood Kitchen utensil Metalworking hand tool


Next up is to make the tote for this guy as hinted at in some of the pics. Then I just need to finish up the rest of the structural bits and get this painted and assembled. Stay tuned!
Looking REALLY nice, Eric. That's gonna be one happy lil man at Christmas! How are you attaching the tote and knob rods to the body? I'm guessing more brazing . . .
 

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Toy Handplane Build #3.... Frogs and Totes Oh My!

I have taken some long over due time off of work this week and am taking advantage of it as much as I can. Today I got busy on the frog, receiving plate and lever cap. Last week I had already finished adding the knob/tote screw posts and cut out and drilled the tote for this guy.

Smoothing plane Plane Scrub plane Block plane Jack plane


Dug out a chunk of aluminum and started cutting… I REALLY need to consider a metal band saw lol…

Wood Engineering Flooring Workbench Hardwood


Automotive tire Bicycle tire Motor vehicle Bicycle part Gas


Wood Engineering Automotive exterior Gas Machine


Wood Flooring Floor Wood stain Desk


And with that done I had the "machined" base for the frog. Next was to cut some 1/4" thick aluminum for the frog face and receiving plate.

Wood Bumper Gas Engineering Machine


Drilled and tapped the plate before permanently affixing it to the plane..

Hand tool Wood Metalworking hand tool Tool Machine tool


This time around I decided to use a strong 2 part epoxy to put these together with. The thickness of the aluminum would make brazing problematic with my little propane torch.

Electrical wiring Audio equipment Cable Gas Musical instrument accessory


Then while those were curing I started cutting and shaping the lever cap out of a chunk of 1/2" aluminum and my belt sander. At the end of the day I had a respectable looking lever cap that just needs some finish sanding and a "Logo" of some sort.

Wood Musical instrument Art Hardwood Paint brush


Next to a #2 lever cap for size..

Musical instrument Guitar accessory Wood Guitar Musical instrument accessory


And this is how the plane sits now..

Wood Metal Hardwood


Wood Burin Hardwood Wood stain Kitchen utensil


Wood Hand tool Burin Hardwood Wood stain


Tomorrow I hope to get the frog shaped up and a "blade" and chip breaker cut and possibly finish shaping the tote. I need to get paint on this by the end of the week if I hope to have any of this done for Christmas. Stay tuned!
 

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#19 ·
Toy Handplane Build #3.... Frogs and Totes Oh My!

I have taken some long over due time off of work this week and am taking advantage of it as much as I can. Today I got busy on the frog, receiving plate and lever cap. Last week I had already finished adding the knob/tote screw posts and cut out and drilled the tote for this guy.

Smoothing plane Plane Scrub plane Block plane Jack plane


Dug out a chunk of aluminum and started cutting… I REALLY need to consider a metal band saw lol…

Wood Engineering Flooring Workbench Hardwood


Automotive tire Bicycle tire Motor vehicle Bicycle part Gas


Wood Engineering Automotive exterior Gas Machine


Wood Flooring Floor Wood stain Desk


And with that done I had the "machined" base for the frog. Next was to cut some 1/4" thick aluminum for the frog face and receiving plate.

Wood Bumper Gas Engineering Machine


Drilled and tapped the plate before permanently affixing it to the plane..

Hand tool Wood Metalworking hand tool Tool Machine tool


This time around I decided to use a strong 2 part epoxy to put these together with. The thickness of the aluminum would make brazing problematic with my little propane torch.

Electrical wiring Audio equipment Cable Gas Musical instrument accessory


Then while those were curing I started cutting and shaping the lever cap out of a chunk of 1/2" aluminum and my belt sander. At the end of the day I had a respectable looking lever cap that just needs some finish sanding and a "Logo" of some sort.

Wood Musical instrument Art Hardwood Paint brush


Next to a #2 lever cap for size..

Musical instrument Guitar accessory Wood Guitar Musical instrument accessory


And this is how the plane sits now..

Wood Metal Hardwood


Wood Burin Hardwood Wood stain Kitchen utensil


Wood Hand tool Burin Hardwood Wood stain


Tomorrow I hope to get the frog shaped up and a "blade" and chip breaker cut and possibly finish shaping the tote. I need to get paint on this by the end of the week if I hope to have any of this done for Christmas. Stay tuned!
This is impressive. Toy mitre saw is next, I presume?
 

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#26 ·
Toy Handplane Build #4.... Finishing Up The Handplane

I just wanted to wrap up this build blog with a few pics from the last few steps before completion.

Wood Gas Household hardware Metal Auto part


Plane Hand tool Jack plane Wood Metalworking hand tool


Plane Hand tool Wood Tool Rebate plane


Wood Monoplane Metal Event Aviation


Wood Box Tire Shipping box Packaging and labeling




1" Brass rod that was turned on the drill press into an "adjuster knob"..





















And the finished project..



Thanks for following along and up next in the series is a tool chest to hold all these in :D
 

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#27 ·
Toy Handplane Build #4.... Finishing Up The Handplane

I just wanted to wrap up this build blog with a few pics from the last few steps before completion.

Wood Gas Household hardware Metal Auto part


Plane Hand tool Jack plane Wood Metalworking hand tool


Plane Hand tool Wood Tool Rebate plane


Wood Monoplane Metal Event Aviation


Wood Box Tire Shipping box Packaging and labeling


Hand tool Wood Tool Metalworking hand tool Household hardware


1" Brass rod that was turned on the drill press into an "adjuster knob"..

Wood Motor vehicle Machine tool Metalworking hand tool Engineering


Plane Hand tool Smoothing plane Scrub plane Wood


Fluid Drink Alcoholic beverage Audio equipment Beer


Hand tool Wood Kitchen utensil Tire Automotive tire


Wood Table Saw Tints and shades Bottle


Hand tool Wood Tool Stonemason's hammer Metalworking hand tool


Wheel Automotive tire Tire Wood Motor vehicle


Wood Musical instrument Hardwood Gas Wood stain


Hand tool Tool Wood Metalworking hand tool Kitchen utensil


Wood Musical instrument Tool Hand tool Kitchen utensil


And the finished project..



Thanks for following along and up next in the series is a tool chest to hold all these in :D
Darn fine work Eric, darn fine.
 

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Small Tool Chest.. Case and Bottom Skirt..

With the tools for Christmas I wanted to give him something to hold them all in. That means some sort of tool chest. I tossed around different ideas for a bit and decided on a small ATC build.

Here is more or less the inspiration piece..

Wood Rectangle Wood stain Plank Hardwood


I pulled out a piece of poplar and started cutting. I was able to get all 4 sides cut from one board and I have a miscut piece that I am using for the skirt and top banding.

Dovetails were cut on day one of this..

Wood Machine tool Workbench Engineering Gas


Wood Floor Flooring Tool Hardwood


Rectangle Wood Gas Hardwood Tints and shades


Wood Machine tool Gas Hardwood Machine


Wood Rectangle Floor Composite material Hardwood


Wood Composite material Engineering Rectangle Hardwood


Then came the skirt..

Wood Floor Flooring Tints and shades Hardwood


Wood Rectangle Flooring Hardwood Wood stain


Hand tool Saw Wood Tool Metalworking hand tool


Then I decided to dado the skirt to accept a 1/4" plywood bottom. I don't think this would work in a larger chest but it should hold just fine for this little guy. I really have no idea as I am simply making this up as I go lol.

Hand tool Tool Wood Ratchet Metalworking hand tool


Wood Metal Engineering Fashion accessory Tool


Then today I got out my #45 again and played around with the bead cutter. It could have come out better btu it will work. I learned a lot during the process so that is something.

Wood Motor vehicle Gas Hardwood Machine


Then it was time to glue up what I have so far..

Gas Wood Auto part Metal Wheel


Wood Machine tool Workbench Tool Toolroom


Wood Gas Engineering Machine Metal


Wood Gas Flooring Tints and shades Electric blue


Annnnd this is where we are for now..

Wood Hardwood Wood stain Rectangle Engineering


Rectangle Wood Composite material Engineering Plywood


Wood Rectangle Wood stain Hardwood Tints and shades


Wood Hardwood Engineering Rectangle Wood stain


A how about that! They all fit lol..

Automotive design Wood Motor vehicle Tire Automotive tire


Next up is the lid then till and fitting in.. Stay tuned!
 

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#32 ·
Small Tool Chest.. Case and Bottom Skirt..

With the tools for Christmas I wanted to give him something to hold them all in. That means some sort of tool chest. I tossed around different ideas for a bit and decided on a small ATC build.

Here is more or less the inspiration piece..

Wood Rectangle Wood stain Plank Hardwood


I pulled out a piece of poplar and started cutting. I was able to get all 4 sides cut from one board and I have a miscut piece that I am using for the skirt and top banding.

Dovetails were cut on day one of this..

Wood Machine tool Workbench Engineering Gas


Wood Floor Flooring Tool Hardwood


Rectangle Wood Gas Hardwood Tints and shades


Wood Machine tool Gas Hardwood Machine


Wood Rectangle Floor Composite material Hardwood


Wood Composite material Engineering Rectangle Hardwood


Then came the skirt..

Wood Floor Flooring Tints and shades Hardwood


Wood Rectangle Flooring Hardwood Wood stain


Hand tool Saw Wood Tool Metalworking hand tool


Then I decided to dado the skirt to accept a 1/4" plywood bottom. I don't think this would work in a larger chest but it should hold just fine for this little guy. I really have no idea as I am simply making this up as I go lol.

Hand tool Tool Wood Ratchet Metalworking hand tool


Wood Metal Engineering Fashion accessory Tool


Then today I got out my #45 again and played around with the bead cutter. It could have come out better btu it will work. I learned a lot during the process so that is something.

Wood Motor vehicle Gas Hardwood Machine


Then it was time to glue up what I have so far..

Gas Wood Auto part Metal Wheel


Wood Machine tool Workbench Tool Toolroom


Wood Gas Engineering Machine Metal


Wood Gas Flooring Tints and shades Electric blue


Annnnd this is where we are for now..

Wood Hardwood Wood stain Rectangle Engineering


Rectangle Wood Composite material Engineering Plywood


Wood Rectangle Wood stain Hardwood Tints and shades


Wood Hardwood Engineering Rectangle Wood stain


A how about that! They all fit lol..

Automotive design Wood Motor vehicle Tire Automotive tire


Next up is the lid then till and fitting in.. Stay tuned!
Looks like a cherished gift. Great pictures and build. Merry Christmas.
 

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Small Tool Chest #2.. Done Just Need to Finish..

I am not exactly sure how I pulled this off in 8 days but I have finished up the build portion of the chest and tomorrow will be putting some finish on it.

With the speed of the build I didn't get as many pics as I had hoped but here is a series that picks up where the last entry left off to present. I hope to have this up in the projects section tomorrow sometime :D

Wood Art Rectangle Hardwood Machine


Wood Rectangle Wood stain Hardwood Varnish


Wood Rectangle Hardwood Wood stain Lumber


Yellow Wood Safety glove Hand tool Engineering


Wood Rectangle Wooden block Hardwood Wood stain


Wood Table Rectangle Hardwood Art


Wood Hardwood Engineering Tool Wood stain


Wood Engineering Plastic bottle Water bottle Wood stain


The lid ended up slightly smaller than the case (I measured once and cut twice so I have no idea how that happened). So lets just make the top of the case smaller :D

Sleeve Wood Machine Personal protective equipment Engineering


Automotive tire Wood Gas Tints and shades Automotive lighting


Rectangle Wood Wood stain Hardwood Plywood


Wood Hardwood Wood stain Art Plywood


Wood Yellow Table Engineering Rectangle


Wood Tool Hand tool Metalworking hand tool Metal


Wood Art Office equipment Machine Engineering


Wood Engineering Machine Machine tool Toolroom


And I just finished fitting in all the tools. Everything has a spot except for the chisel.. still figuring out a good spot for it but right now it fits fine in the bottom of the chest..

Wood Flooring Floor Toy Hardwood


Wood Wood stain Balloon Hardwood Musical instrument accessory


Wood Shelf Shelving Hardwood Electrical wiring


And that's all she wrote for now. Keep an eye out for the finished chest tomorrow (I hope) till then thanks for reading!

update

She is finished!

 

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#39 ·
Small Tool Chest #2.. Done Just Need to Finish..

I am not exactly sure how I pulled this off in 8 days but I have finished up the build portion of the chest and tomorrow will be putting some finish on it.

With the speed of the build I didn't get as many pics as I had hoped but here is a series that picks up where the last entry left off to present. I hope to have this up in the projects section tomorrow sometime :D

Wood Art Rectangle Hardwood Machine


Wood Rectangle Wood stain Hardwood Varnish


Wood Rectangle Hardwood Wood stain Lumber


Yellow Wood Safety glove Hand tool Engineering


Wood Rectangle Wooden block Hardwood Wood stain


Wood Table Rectangle Hardwood Art


Wood Hardwood Engineering Tool Wood stain


Wood Engineering Plastic bottle Water bottle Wood stain


The lid ended up slightly smaller than the case (I measured once and cut twice so I have no idea how that happened). So lets just make the top of the case smaller :D

Sleeve Wood Machine Personal protective equipment Engineering


Automotive tire Wood Gas Tints and shades Automotive lighting


Rectangle Wood Wood stain Hardwood Plywood


Wood Hardwood Wood stain Art Plywood


Wood Yellow Table Engineering Rectangle


Wood Tool Hand tool Metalworking hand tool Metal


Wood Art Office equipment Machine Engineering


Wood Engineering Machine Machine tool Toolroom


And I just finished fitting in all the tools. Everything has a spot except for the chisel.. still figuring out a good spot for it but right now it fits fine in the bottom of the chest..

Wood Flooring Floor Toy Hardwood


Wood Wood stain Balloon Hardwood Musical instrument accessory


Wood Shelf Shelving Hardwood Electrical wiring


And that's all she wrote for now. Keep an eye out for the finished chest tomorrow (I hope) till then thanks for reading!

update

She is finished!

Nicely done
 

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