I know, I know. Ten days with no blogging…..... :(
I won’t bore you with the excuses but I have been busy – Honest!
To the workshop…...
I’m building a Jack Plane. A good old, traditional wooden Jack. But the thought of chiseling out the mortise for the throat left me cold, so, in the best lazy/chicken boy manner I went for lamination.
But of course, I had to try it with a twist! So I have used the Krenov style (two thin outer cheeks sandwiching the bed and toe blocks) but cut the abutments and throat out of the toe block in the traditional style. So now it is glued together it looks like I chiseled it out. Except I just spoiled things by letting you in on the secret….. ;)
I made the rear tote last night – had a lot of fun shaping and smoothing it using rasps. It is surprising how quickly you can work when you have the right tool for the job.
I still have to make the wedge and cut the mortise for the handle so expect to see some completed photo’s (complete with “it works!” shavings – hopefully) on the weekend.
Cheers
Phil
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MsDebbieP
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posted 980 days ago
too busy to blog??? I can’t believe it!!
and I’m sure that we’ll all keep your secret.
-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)
WayneC
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posted 980 days ago
I’m really looking forward to the pictures. I would also like to recommend your blog to the new users. Phil has some really great blog entries. Well worth your time to go back and read. Some of us have been having withdrawls.
-- We must guard our enthusiasm as we would our life - James Krenov
Karson
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posted 980 days ago
Cummon Phil. get your priorities straight. Too busy. Huh.
-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †
Philip Edwards
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posted 980 days ago
I certainly WANT to blog – the old brainbox has been too tired to put down anything worth reading…....;)
Thanks Wayne – very kind.
And Karson, you’re right. Time to pull my finger out ;)
Get ready for me to make it up to you,
Phil
WayneC
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posted 979 days ago
Your welcome – nothing that is not deserved.
Hopefully your having a productive weekend. The jack plane should be real interesting. I’m thinking I’ll try one of the Hock kit planes to get my feet wet.
-- We must guard our enthusiasm as we would our life - James Krenov