Div inspired shoulder plane

Good work Al ! And I love the wedge..

-- Glen, Vernon B.C. Canada

Thanks Glen! I’m going to start doing things like this wege more often. It took all of 5 minutes and people are getting a kick out of it. I’ve only owned the plane for a day, but I bet the fishie wedge will make me smile every time I pick it up:)

-- My dad and I built a 65 chev pick up.I killed trannys in that thing for some reason-Hog

Very nice. Already started your second one?

-- We must guard our enthusiasm as we would our life - James Krenov

You can always re-entitle that one “walnut carved fish for shop-made Div inspired shoulder plane” ;)

-- Thomas - There is no such thing as a problem, there only are solutions.

Wow, that came out super.
And I totally love your fishie wedge!

-- Eric

Soda, it’s too late to edit, else I would take your advice! Or maybe Div inspired wooden device with noncontributory metal component.

-- My dad and I built a 65 chev pick up.I killed trannys in that thing for some reason-Hog

That plane is so cool, the fish makes it impossible not to love it.
And it has been great fun to be a part of yor journey.
- and yes thank you Div.
Best thoughts,
Mads

-- Mad F, the fanatical rhykenologist and vintage architect. Democraticwoodworking.

Furiously fabulous fishy fantastic far out funky flane! OK, the last word is supposed to be plane….
So glad I could have a tiny little part in this production!
Thanks for playing plane plane with us!
Now, I will look out for the next one….

-- Div @ the bottom end of Africa. "A woodworker's sharpest tool should be his mind."

Yiihaaa Bertha :)

What a great looking plane….that fish make it so speciel and i cant look at it without a big smile :D

Does it work ?? naaa just kidding :) of course it works.

Maybe i vill give it try and make a little plane i had i my head for years.

Well done Bertha :)

-- Boatbuilder&blacksmith

All my favorite friends are here and like Mads is famous for, I’m smiling. In retrospect, I kind of like the big clunky dowels. I tried it out on some hemlock and the blade was not entirely up to the challenge. Like Wayne said, “weird”. I might tinker with the primary but my NEXT plane will be of a higher pitch, I do believe. I’ve got a birthday coming up in the next few days, and I spot heavy, small packages under the tree. My fiance’ won’t wander far from LN and the like, so no vintage Stanleys; BUT what if there’s a 62 knock off in there? Wishing, waiting, fishing, baiting…..Thanks guys!

-- My dad and I built a 65 chev pick up.I killed trannys in that thing for some reason-Hog

Div and friends, I have to share this with you. I have a “honey-do” board in my shop. I get little gentle reminders on it, i.e., “turn off the lights”, “remember to wear pants”, etc. Here is summarized my very complex algorithm, reduced to flowchart form, Div v. Mads!

Is it weird to see your names scrawled on the walls of a tiny shop in the woods of West Virginia? Cue banjo music…...

-- My dad and I built a 65 chev pick up.I killed trannys in that thing for some reason-Hog

Bertha can you ask your fionce if i can come on her birthdaylist cause i can easily be happy with “only” stuff from LN :D

Happy birthday my friend and ill hope you get what you wish :)

Ps next week my package from LN vill arrive :D:D:D

-- Boatbuilder&blacksmith

Ha! Napoleon, I’ve never accused my fiance’ of having bad taste:) I’m just gently steering her over to Philip Marcou and Holtey:) When it comes to vintage Stanleys, I’m insanely particular; I like keyholes and logo-free lever caps, low knob, a difficult distinction to make if you’re not a handplane freak like us:)

-- My dad and I built a 65 chev pick up.I killed trannys in that thing for some reason-Hog

Like totally weird! Hmmm, let me see, will it be up, or will it be down…..what does your fiance think about that….;^)
I have been to West Virginia in person, but that was some time ago…

-- Div @ the bottom end of Africa. "A woodworker's sharpest tool should be his mind."

My doors are always open to you, Div. Same goes for all you rascals here.

-- My dad and I built a 65 chev pick up.I killed trannys in that thing for some reason-Hog