| Project by TomT | posted 04-07-2017 03:43 AM | 13614 views | 10 times favorited | 32 comments |  |
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Hello All,
Not much wood in this project but, I thought some might like seeing this.
I have always wanted a chisel plane and after running across some of the high-end plane websites, I was inspired and thought, what the heck, I will give give it a try.
Body is made from 303 stainless steel and was machined on an old (circa 1930s) bench top mill I inherited.
Brass knobs I turned on my wood lathe with a cross slide that I adapted to it.
Wood knob is Bocote.
If anyone thinks this is too much of a metal working project, please feel free to remove.
Thanks,
Tom T
-- Tom T, Orange County CA.
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Quikenuff
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#1 posted 04-07-2017 06:12 AM
It’s got a wooden handle/knob, my vote it counts.
Gorgeous plane, you’ve got a knack and an eye for this.
Well done,
Quik
Peteybadboy
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#2 posted 04-07-2017 10:10 AM
It clearly belongs! Nice work. Tool makers should be encouraged.
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Triumph1
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#3 posted 04-07-2017 11:55 AM
Oh this can stay. Beautiful chisel plane man. That is something to be proud of!
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TraylorPark
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#4 posted 04-07-2017 11:59 AM
That is great looking tool. Congrats on a fine project.
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EricTwice
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#5 posted 04-07-2017 12:30 PM
The only thing better than doing fine work with exquisite tools, is when you made the tools yourself.
nice
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woodworm
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#6 posted 04-07-2017 01:11 PM
Wow!!!!
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#7 posted 04-07-2017 01:26 PM
That’s one beautiful chisel plane Tom, congrats on a fine build!
abie
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#8 posted 04-07-2017 01:43 PM
DITTO’s
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JRsgarage
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#9 posted 04-07-2017 01:53 PM
work of art!
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Lemongrasspicker
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#10 posted 04-07-2017 01:59 PM
I’d like to see a picture of that mill, looks great!
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Just_Iain
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#11 posted 04-07-2017 02:00 PM
Fantastic, gorgeous…
How is the handle size if working into a corner?
Know for the killer question. How well does it do the job.
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Julian
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#12 posted 04-07-2017 02:19 PM
Beautifully done.
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OregonWoodRat
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#13 posted 04-07-2017 02:35 PM
That is truly beautiful.
Great job.
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#14 posted 04-07-2017 03:04 PM
nice job
gargey
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#15 posted 04-07-2017 04:04 PM
pretty cool
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