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I took a Hand Plane Class and didn’t like the way the end product looked. So I instantly decided to try and make another one. This one is made of Alder and Purpleheart. I don’t know if I would use Purpleheart again for the sole. I could not use my jointer to flatten the sole so I did it by hand. It seemed to take forever. I also spent quite a lot of time filing the mouth.
The plane is longer than it needs to be but I am thinking I might want to add a handle later. The shape is more in line with what I like—clean, long lines. It works quite well but there is definitely more tuning required.
Next up…the one plane missing from my current arsenal: a jointer.
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GaryK
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posted 89 days ago
Great looking set of planes! It feels kinda nice making your own, huh?
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woodworm
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posted 89 days ago
Great effort.
Thanks for sharing.
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Chardt
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posted 89 days ago
Great work!
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Texasgaloot
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posted 89 days ago
I think there is little more satisfying that building projects using your own shop-made tools. Well done!
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bayspt
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posted 89 days ago
If thats a second hand plane, I need a big brother like yours. LOL Looks like great workmanship.
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Jarrod Zion Murphree
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posted 88 days ago
I’ve been curious about this before, and your post bring it back to my attention… How does it do to laminate two boards to make a plane body. I don’t often see anything over 8/4 around here, and I have been wanting to build a plane, but was not sure about the longevity of a laminated body. Your thoughts, or the thoughts of your instructors on this matter?????
Regards, JM
P.S. Nice work…
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Davesfunwoodworking
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posted 88 days ago
Great looking hand plane. I like to use purple hart. Nice job. Planes are so much fun to make.
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zwwizard
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posted 88 days ago
Careful now!!! You know that making planes are addictive.
Try Ipe, or Goncalo Alves For the sole if don’t like the Purple heart I like it myself, but it is tricky sometimes. There is always Rosewood or Cocobolo, If you a glutton for punishment try some Desert Ironwood. If you would like to do a trade let me know.
Richard
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PaBull
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posted 88 days ago
Nice work! I need to make me one those. But I need to get my house finished first….!
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Kerry
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posted 87 days ago
Nice job. Something very cool about home made planes.
Kerry
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thetimberkid
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posted 86 days ago
Great job!
Thanks for the post
Callum
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Keith Cruickshank
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posted 56 days ago
Some might say too nice to use. But given you obvious talent, I’m sure you’ll grab it often. Beautiful!
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sIKE
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posted 56 days ago
Very nice looking plane. Your own design?
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