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HI Folks
This is a plane I have been waiting eagerly for! It is a smoothing plane hand made by world famous cabinetmaker James Krenov.
Sadly, Jim has had to give up making cabinets due to his failing eyesight but is still making the odd hand plane. I contacted him and asked to be put on the waiting list. And here it is!
It is an interesting little item – roughly made, no finish applied, a seeming coarse piece. But once you use the plane it is obvious just how much thought has gone into its design. The body is shaped asymmetrically, which is not obvious at first. This makes it very comfortable in the hand (and thankfully I’m right-handed, like Jim, as it is made for this grip)
I am a big fan of Mr Krenov’s work. I could never afford one of his cabinets so am grateful to be able to own this small piece of his work.
Phil
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WayneC
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posted 381 days ago
It’s a great looking plane. Treasure it.
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darryl
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posted 380 days ago
That’s impressive!
so how long were you on the waiting list?
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Don
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posted 380 days ago
Phillip, did you expect a plane with smoother lines and finished wood, or is what you received what you expected? Does the rough appearance reflect his failing eyesight or is this an intentional design?
I suppose there might be a temptation to smooth out the roughness and apply an oil finish but that my distract from the provenance of the plane. What are your intentions with this?
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darryl
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posted 380 days ago
I saw an episode of Woodworks where David made his own plane and he didn’t apply a finish to his either, I forget if he said why though…
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oscorner
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posted 380 days ago
Phillip, do you plan to smooth the rear of the plane or leave it as is? It looks like it does a great job.
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jockmike2
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posted 380 days ago
Good job, very nice looking blockplane, jockmike
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Philip Edwards
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posted 380 days ago
I had to wait about 3 months for the plane.
Don, the unfinished surface is actually a plus point. It makes the plane very easy to grip – it certainly wont slide out of your grasp!
If you have any of JK’s books you will see he never applies a finish to his tools. So it was not a surprise. The plane is a reflection of JK’s attitude to woodwork!
Cheers
Phil
Dorje
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posted 380 days ago
I just love it – (currently reading his books)...
Also really like your Krenov Inspired case – you going to post that here?
What’s the wood species of the Krenov plane? Nice work obtaining this piece. That was thoughtful.
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rentman
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posted 380 days ago
if you dont mind how much?
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