Forum topic by lateralus819 | posted 08-12-2013 09:13 PM | 2399 views | 0 times favorited | 8 replies | ![]() |
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08-12-2013 09:13 PM |
As i understand one of the drawbacks to wooden planes is that the wood breaks down over time and doesn’t hold up as well as steel. I was curious if adding a couple strips of brass to the bottom would add to the longevity of it? |
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#1 posted 08-12-2013 09:40 PM |
Yes it will. There are some vintage planes that added strips of wood to metal planes or metal to wooden planes. And here is one I posted today. Made with the mahogany you gave me no less. -- http://timetestedtools.net - Collecting is an investment in the past, and the future. |
#2 posted 08-12-2013 10:25 PM |
It can be done. The brass may mark some woods though. I have a bronze Lie Nielsen plane and it marks wood. If Check wood planes on ebay and you’ll see some with |
#3 posted 08-12-2013 10:33 PM |
By marking what do you mean? |
#4 posted 08-12-2013 10:39 PM |
Wood actually has better wear properties than brass. The one exception would be where you’re putting a lot of pressure over a small area like a spoke shave run over the sharp corners of stock. Wooden plane bodies exposed to harsh environments suffer from checking or expansion/contraction issues but metal planes also have problems when stored in such locations. Most of what is considered “wear” in wooden planes is actually the result of ham-fisted tuning through years of use. |
#5 posted 08-12-2013 11:10 PM |
in reality if you use a good hard wood, unless you are using it everyday, I doubt you’d wear one out doing woodworking as a hobby. -- http://timetestedtools.net - Collecting is an investment in the past, and the future. |
#6 posted 08-12-2013 11:32 PM |
Good point Don. I’m actually contemplating making one out of metal. I have access to a bunch of milling equipment at work…hmmm. |
#7 posted 08-12-2013 11:33 PM |
I have access to a bunch of milling equipment at work YOU SUCK!! -- http://timetestedtools.net - Collecting is an investment in the past, and the future. |
#8 posted 08-12-2013 11:36 PM |
Lol. jet lathe, multiple mills, sheers, breaks, benders you name it lol. all kinds of welders. It’s good to work at a place with carpentry,metal, and paint shops. Even sewing! hahaa |
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