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2013 Hand Plane Swap

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#1 · (Edited by Moderator)
In light of the success of the recent marking gauge swap, we've decided to swap some shop made hand planes.

Also join the Swap the knowledge.

EDIT FOR THE RESULTS ........The planes!!
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Join the next swap. http://lumberjocks.com/topics/54712


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Dates
There will not be a last day to enter, as long as you have time to build the plane by the following deadlines.
Time frame - shipment by Oct 15th.
Since I'm trying to match up plane types, and I want to ensure everybody who gets a plane sends a plane we'll do this a little different than the last.

As soon as you've got you're plane completed send me a photo @ LJ-swap@gmx.com and tell me what it is and what you would like. At that time I'll match you with the next available slot. If you don't care what you get, then that will help me out. PLEASE add your address in the same email as the picture.

Oct 10th for the deadline to get me a picture of the completed plane.
Send a picture as soon as its complete.

Obviously the longer you wait, the less chance you'll get a requested plane.

Even if you've never made a plane before, PLEASE join in. There are lots of folks here to help out.

Most of all, have some fun.

we will limit the plane making to basically wood. The body has to be wood, and it has to be a wood suitable for a hand plane. No pine or poplar or cedar, etc. Extensions like bars, sole mortises, wedges and inlays can be alternative materials if desired.

Please send a PM, even if you post it here.

Same rules as previous swaps
-no posting pictures before your recipient has received the plane.

If you are outside the US, please note that in your PM to me, and tell me were your located

Rhett has made the following offer (Good for 1 new iron only)
If you order a "half-ashed" blade from my site and put "plane swap" in the comments of your order, I will send the blade with the primary bevel already ground and a sandblasted finish. All you would then need do is a quick final honing.

Be Good
Rhett
 
#729 ·
Just got mine shipped today. Should be delivered on the 30th.

I had a problem with the sliding toe sticking to the body, like the finished pieces were fusing under pressure… the only thing that worked to prevent it is graphite powder. I smeared some on yesterday and now the sliding action works great.
 
#732 · (Edited by Moderator)
Looks like the post office was busy today. I mailed mine today with an expected delivery date of next Thursday because I went the cheap route for shipping. Also, in the dunderhead department, I neatly packed the box, taped it ship and brought it to the post office. On my way home, I realized that I had forgotten to stamp it! After practicing and posting the practice stamping and causing a minor event on the forum, I didn't stamp my own project! I also forgot to include a personal note, but that can be more easily remedied electronically.

If the recipient wants me to stamp it, I'll pay for its round trip here and back due to my omission. Sorry 'bout that!
 
#733 ·
I've had a major AHA moment in terms of these blades. Having constructed an indexable cambering fixture, I can now offer proper scrub and jack blades.

Anyone with a plane that has the 1/4" iron, if you want an extra cambered blade, I've got 1" and 1.5" with a 3" radius (scrub) and 1.5" and 2" with a 8" radius (jack available).

Just order a half-ash in the size you want, then put the radius in the comment section.

Anyone who made a prototype that is not exactly "right", can salvage them into wood hawgs by using a cambered blade.

Be Good
Rhett
 
#735 ·
Terry, better get started on your plane bud. I knocked one out between last evening and today. I am thinking the prototype may be swap worthy. Got lucky a couple of times on it. Heck, it even works!

I did have one question though…once you have it all set up and if for some reason you need to remove the wedge/iron, how in the hell do you get it out? Takes me forever to wiggle it enough to finally get it out.
 
#743 ·
Glad you like it, bondo. I was almost sorry to see it go, as it's so much fun to mess with.

I received my swap plane today from zwwizard, and it's an absolute beauty. The form is completely (and awesomely) unique and the wood is finished beautifully. I took a few shavings earlier after honing-up the blade. Thanks a lot, zw… even just holding this thing is fun. Can't wait till picture posting time comes round.
 
#745 · (Edited by Moderator)
I can't thank bobasaurus enough for sparking the etching idea. While my future plan is to stamp my blades, the ones I have hardened need some ID. Went to my local sign maker and had him make up some negative vinyl resists. Making a video later this week to show everyone how to personalize their irons. It can be done with as little as a 9 volt battery and a q-tip. Thanks again Allen!
 
#746 ·
I'm glad you can use the information, Rhett. The sign maker vinyl resist is a good idea… I should get something similar for my logo. Does the vinyl stick down to the steel well enough to prevent seeping electrolyte? Can you reuse the resists, or are they one-offs? For the electrolyte solution, I bought 2 lbs of ferrous sulfate from this site http://alphachemicals.com/ (surprisingly cheap to acquire), though I have not tried it yet.
 
#750 ·
I hope to be makin' shavings in the morning with my gift plane…I doubt I'll see as many 1's and 0's as Bondo! Is that some sort of binary caliper? :)

Plan is to have my completed photo in Don's email by Friday at the latest…So, am I the last? LOL