The more I think about the time frame, I like q 4 months…plenty of time for a build. Opening mallets at Christmas last year was very cool, but look at the extra 25 package load we placed on poor USPS. just kidding…
Since I have a minor in math, and don't get to use it much on the goat farm, I'll volunteer to divide 12 months into equally spaced time frames if needed. LOL
Dec31, Apr30, Aug31, or
Oct31, Feb28, June30
I really fear 6 months is too much time between swaps…too easy to get excited now and sign up…but forget later.
Alright guys and gals, you are going to need iron for those planes. Don asked if maybe I could do something for the build, my reply was most definately.
The irons I sell are high carbon O1 tool steel, 1/4" thick and 3.5" long. They are precision heat treated to Rc60-62. Available widths are 1 1/2" and 2". Thick iron without a chipbreaker, so no need to relieve the ramp to accommodate a screw head.
If you order a "half-ashed" blade from my site and put "plane swap" in the comments of your order, I will send the blade with the primary bevel already ground and a sandblasted finish. All you would then need do is a quick final honing.
@DonW-Thanks for moderating this swap. I'm in. Are you going to propose some instructions, like a range of size for the plane, or type? I hope you're right about making a plane not being above our expertise.
@Rhett-Thanks for the offer on the irons. My order is already in. Please note that I sent it before I noticed that I misspelled "plane swap". My comment reflects "plane wwap"! I hope I still get the special treatment . . .
@Jeff-You've already shown that this swap is not above your expertise. Your new Krenov jointer is killer!
I can vouch for the irons from Nice Ash. They are excellent and you cant beat the value for that price. I like that much better than buying a woodriver iron.
Sorry Mauricio, its been a hectic week end. Fun though, I bought a lot of cool stuff.
This is just my thought about the swap, but I think we should limit the plane making to basically wood. Say the body has to be wood, and it has to be a wood suitable for a hand plane. No pine or poplar or cedar, etc. Extensions like bars, sole mortises, wedges and inlays can be alternative materials if desired.
Should we limit the length? If not I'd be willing to TRY to separate types. So if you'd like to make a jack instead of a smoother I can hook you up with someone requesting a jack. A jointer for a jointer, etc. It may not all work out, but We can negotiate.
I suggest we set a preliminary time frame of Oct 15th. Then we can do a mini swap for xmas if wanted.
Same rules as before, no posting pictures ahead of time. I promise not to send mine next Thursday etc.
I think trying to match up like types would just get WAY too complicated. I'd say set a max length and just see what everyone comes up with. The mystery is part of the fun.
the problem with taking everything to the swap made forum is Brandon is the only one who can modify it.
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