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I must be getting a bit particular in my old age but I just can’t seem to find a commercial plane that performs the way I think it should. I have had several Stanley 78s over the years and none of them cut nice clean rebates (rabbets in the US). Seems to me to be a problem of a plane doing lots of things but none of them well.
My answer is this plane that only cuts one size rebate and nothing else. I probably only cut about three different sizes anyway. It based on the traditional Japanese plane but much more comfortable to use. Made of Ash with a European Beech sole. I only used these as my son gave me some offcuts from his work. However both have worked very well. The frog carving is just the icing on the cake. Slowly getting a little more bold in the extent of the carving and the way it wraps around the body of the wood.
There is a fine line with the carving as I want the plane to be ornate but useable. Its prime function is to work and not just look good. I also want the carving to blend with the plane and not take over in a Baroque like style. The plane will take some knocks over the years but this is OK. The chips and dents will add to the old craftsman’s tool look.
I was surprised to see how effective the side blade is as it really pulls the main blade into the shoulder of the work piece. I get a lovely, clean right angled joint that is straight up and straight across, and at right angles. Not like other planes which seem to creep the cut a little on each planing stroke.
A good result that will be the basis of a couple more. Next time I will move the main blade and the side blade more towards the back so my front hand is not so crowded when holding it.
-- RusticJohn
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jaykaypur
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#1 posted 389 days ago
You did a great job on this. A unique tool for sure and definitely an eye-catcher.
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michelletwo
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#2 posted 389 days ago
terrific tool..adore the frog!!
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jeepturner
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#3 posted 389 days ago
Every plane should have a frog.
Nice plane. I like the knicker.
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Martyroc
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#4 posted 389 days ago
Nice plane , the frog carved in it looks cool.
-- Martin ....always count the number of fingers you have before, and after using the saw.
Don W
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#5 posted 389 days ago
that is simply extraordinary. Very well done.
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deon
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#6 posted 389 days ago
Great great work!
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Ken90712
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#7 posted 389 days ago
Great tool, carving looks woderful as well.
-- Ken, "Everyday above ground is a good day!"
bibb
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#8 posted 389 days ago
Wouldn’t this be a ribbit plane 8-)
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socrbent
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#9 posted 389 days ago
Great looks for a functional item – I am awe of your skill
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Bertha
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#10 posted 389 days ago
Fantastic! I love it!
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Dennisgrosen
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#11 posted 389 days ago
thanks for sharing and inspiring us :-)
well done
Dennis
RusticJohn
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#12 posted 389 days ago
Thank you all for the kind comments. I agree it certainly should be called a ribbet plane and I hadn’t noticed the coincidence of the frog with that on other planes but you are sharp on this.
-- RusticJohn
Mauricio
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#13 posted 388 days ago
always love your planes John!
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Benboy
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#14 posted 388 days ago
I hope that as you use the plane it croaks out a nice “Rebate, Rebate,” for you. You could try carving a bunny on the next Rabbet plane. Oh the puns… I can’t help myself.
-- If I can't make it, I probably don't need it.
RusticJohn
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#15 posted 388 days ago
Well a challenge is a challenge. I am currently making another plane and I will put a rabbit or two on it for you.
-- RusticJohn
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