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Here is a bridle plough I have just completed. It is influenced by the Mathieson plough plane.
There is a record of the build, with many pictures – many! – but thankfully little text, so you can skim through them if you desire: http://www.inthewoodshop.com/ShopMadeTools/BridlePloughBuild.html
The wood is West Australian She-oak, with Jarrah as a contrast. Most of the brass work is mine, although the depth stop came from a parts Mathieson wedged plough. Finish is Organoil buffing oil and wax.
Here are a few images …



The bridle fence …


And it creates great grooves as well ..

There is a full set of 8 unused vintage irons ..

Regards from Perth
Derek
-- Buildiing furniture, and reviewing and building tools at http://www.inthewoodshop.com
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a1Jim
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#1 posted 347 days ago
Wow this looks amazing great job Derek
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GrandpaLen
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#2 posted 347 days ago
Derek,
She’s a Heavy Duty Beauty – Len
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#3 posted 347 days ago
Beautiful plane. Interesting use of those wood grained Australian minerals. Do you get it directly from the Jarrah mine? :)
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#4 posted 347 days ago
Fantastic! No other way to describe it.
Jim
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#5 posted 347 days ago
Amazing work sir. Truely marvelous. Enjoy your new treasure.
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#6 posted 347 days ago
I am a handtool nut, so this really caught my eye. what a great tool build. it’s a beauty!
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#7 posted 347 days ago
Can’t decide whether I like the woodworking or the metalworking the most : )
Beautiful project !
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#8 posted 347 days ago
A plane for the ages.
Well done Derek. Thank you.
A Slice of Wood Workshop
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#9 posted 347 days ago
very nice plane. one that deserves to be passed down.
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bobasaurus
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#10 posted 347 days ago
That is one amazing tool. You have incredible craftsmanship to be able to make something of this quality from start to finish. I love the build pictures, too. I hope I’m able to make something like this someday.
Oldtool
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#11 posted 347 days ago
Awesome! Just awesome! You do really great work.
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tinnman65
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#12 posted 347 days ago
This is a thing of beauty! Great job !!
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#13 posted 347 days ago
I bought a set of vintage irons last week. Now I know what to do with them, and a bit of how! Thanks. It is a beautiful tool.
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#14 posted 347 days ago
A-MA-ZING!!!! The beauty and accuracy of fitment are incredible. Great job.
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#15 posted 346 days ago
Thanks for posting this bueatiful plane and the blog. I like the detail in the blog. the West Australian She-oak is the perfect wood for it. Its stunning.
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