Scrub Plane

Great looking plane.

Does the tote come off for installing/adjusting the iron?

-- Still learning everything

Hi Rob;

Nice plane. Nothing like a homemade plane to bring pleasure.

One suggestion though. If you spend a little time on the handle, smothing it, and giving it rounded edges, it will be less tiring on the hand, and look a little better too,

I hope you don’t mind the friendly advice, but I felt I should mention it and be honest with you, instead of just meaningless compliments.

Believe me when I tell you I’ve had much improvement in my work from such comments.

Happy Holidays;

Lee

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No the tote does not come off. I actually have to load the blade from the bottom. Like I say this is my first try. The plane and tote were left in the “rough” condition as a nod to James Krenov, I actually had his book from the 60’s out in the shop when I made this. I wasn’t going to put handles on it, but soon found that a scrub plane needs a stout push so added them.

-- Woodworking is Life. Anything before or after is just waiting.--S. McQueen sort of

Welcome to Lumber Jocks, Rob. Plane making is a fun thing to do. You’ve done well for the first time. When you make the next one, It would be a good idea to move the tote back so you can adjust the iron. I adjust my wooden planes by tapping the iron from the top and the back of the base. On the handled smoother I put a strike on the top of the front to back out the iron because the handle is in the way. With all due respect to Mr. Krenov, I prefer not to have to wear a glove to plane wood. I’ve seen some of his planes that are so rough they would wear blisters on the palm of your hand. I see no reason for that when it is so easy to smooth them up. show us some more of your work. Two websites you might enjoy are Sauer and Steiner and Lumber Jock Phil Edwards. If we can be of any help, fell free to ask.

-- Thos. Angle, Owyhee Design, Oregon

Great first plane, Rob!
A suggestion – on your next plane make the mouth closer to the front of the plane (traditionally this is a third back from the toe) This will give you more space between the top of the iron and the handle. And also make adjusting the iron and wedge easier.
Best regards
Phil

www.phillyplanes.co.uk

Good looking plane. I have that on my to-do list, too.

-- Maplewood, MN

Looks like a good beginning – as long as it cut wood, it’s a good tool.

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Nice looking plane. mike

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Nice…

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Great first plane, Rob!

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