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I bought a cheap iron off e-bay about a year and a half ago. $.99 cents and (2.99 shipping lol). I really wanted a chisel plane, but $60.00 for a woodriver was a bit more than I wanted to spend since it wasn't something I use all the time. The iron sat in the drawer until a few days ago I decided to get going on this.

Pic 3 shows how well the shavings scrape off a piece of purple heart from the face. The side grain had some ripples on it and it took them right off without digging in.

Pic 4 shows the finished pieces before assembly. The body is made of Brazilian Rosewood. The iron cap is a piece of Hickory with a scrap of purple heart. The knobs are Padauk and Hickory. I used 1/4'' threaded inserts for the knobs to be screwed in.

I added the impressions on each side and the front knob to give a better holding feeling. Using your thumb and finger for the sides and one finger on top, balanced it out nicely. You can also use the two knobs for more pressure if needed.
At 8oz. and 5 1/2'' long, it's a perfect tool for that certain cleanup. Finished with oil and some wax. I love it. Wish I didn't wait so long. Thanks for looking. I already have plans for a larger one.

Dave

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That is really COOL!

Slick little Chisel Plane…

I have to remember this…

I would like to try this one!

Thank you!
 

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VERY nice
 

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Fantastic idea for my spare plane blade, and a beautiful piece of art as well!
 

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Brought that up real nice Dave, real show piece now.
 

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Sweet plane, Dave . You gave the plane iron new life!!

Good choice of some beautiful wood, too.
 

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Awesome little gem of a plane! Can a plane be beautiful? Sure it can… you proved it Dave!
 

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Hi Dave, Excellent Bargain from Ebay. Amazing what can be purchased from Ebay.

That is a very interesting project Dave. A real feat of engineering combined with very accurate wood work.
Dave on the holding piece in picture 4, the thin strip of wood running across. Is that to enhance the hold down grip strength when the Knob is tightened down after adjustment of the Blade? The Blade is certainly cutting beautifully, those shavings are super smooth. Fantastic Project!!!!!!

I bet you had trouble sleeping at night after that huge expense. .99 cents and 2.99 Shipping. (joking, Ha Ha)

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Cliff.
 

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Thanks Joe, you should give it a go. Very simple to make with just some scraps.And 18 months thinking about it.

Thanks Mike1950.

Jerry if you have an extra blade, go for it. Would like to see your version.

Bob, Mark thanks. I didn't intend it to look nice, I just wanted to make sure it would work. Guess it pays to save those precious scraps.

Thanks Jim. I just glad I finally gave that iron a home, period.

Thanks Tony. Should beautiful tools always work beautifully?
 

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Hi Cliff. Yes, that is exactly what it is for. Helps displace the pressure evenly. About the 99 cent blade, I didn't loose any sleep on the price, but I always get upset when the shipping cost more that the item. lol But it was a good deal anyway.
 

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Dave,

Looks good and it's functional too. Top 3 yippee skippee!
 

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Awesome, elegant, and functional art!
Nice job.
 

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Pretty looking plane Dave and useful too .
I like the front knob and how you knurled it a bit .

Klaus
 

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Awesome, really great mate.
Might have to make one myself.

Bob
 

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Wow!Very inovative design. Not only good looking but very funstional, I bet. Wood colours looks great.
 

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Looks good. Thanks for sharing.
 

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Simple, yet very effective. Nice job Bud !
 

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Ditto what Joe and all above said. The wood combos really make this look super
 

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Hi Thomas. A top 3 and a good tool at that. I wasn't expecting it to work so well but sometimes Iget lucky.

Oldnovice, thanks for commenting.

Thanks Klaus. I used a texturing tool while I had the knob on the lathe. Just the one used for tightening the iron has it. The other knob has the con caved design to control it better if using two hands.

Bob if you make one, share it with us. I would love to see it.

Thanks Ivan. You know as well as I do making tool for the shop is fun and rewarding.

Thanks Roger. Just trying to use up some of the scraps.

Thanks Joe.

Thanks for the nice comment Dutchy.
 
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