Oh, I didn't know I should've waited until the 20th. Oops!

 

Doh! In the same boat as Brian, seen the two swap postings and for some reason the 10th was in my mind so I went ahead and posted last night after finishing up another 16hr work day… Apologize for jumping the gun there…

 

Brian, I think you're cool…nice plane BTW!

Ya know, this build was sort of intimidating at first, but making a plane was a ton of fun. I hope we swap planes again in the future since I know I can build a better one than my first two…

Plus, after seeing that HT Gordon rebate plane yesterday (HPOYD), I'd love to attempt something similar!

 

Mine went out yesterday. Hoping it's delivered on Monday. Not going too far…

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Do we want to standardize a tag to use in the projects? That way we can view them all easily once they're posted. Saw BTimmons used "plane swap". Works for me?

 

The entries are officially closed. Thanks everyone who made a plane. It looks like there were a total of 38 plane makers new and old.

Everyone should now have a place to send their plane and everyone should have a plane on its way (I hope!!)

Note that Nobody knows who they get their plane from until it arrives (or the sender contacts the recipient). And nobody is getting a plane from the same person they sent one to and vice-versa (with one exception, 2 folks from Canada)

I agree with a the tag.

Mine went in the mail this morning. I decided on taking the last email in, and it worked out perfect.

If another swap is formed, I'll be glad to transfer the lj-swap@gmx.com email to them.

 

Great job Don. Well done!

 

Thanks for everything Don. I mailed mine this morning. Had to do a last minute fix and re oil it, but it's good to go and should be there by tuesday.

 

Indeed… Thank you for all of your work hosting the swap! Certainly enjoyed the experience…

 

I, more than likely, won't be able to post my project up of one I made till a later date. Or show the one I received, out its sitting at home, but I have yet to really see it. Girlfriend sent me pictures, but her phone takes awful ones. I know this is no real big deal but just wanted all toknow that my job sucks sometimes.

 

if your job only sucks sometimes, you're doing ok. We understand for sure.

 

Thanks Don for organizing this. It was really fun and I look forward to the next one.

 

I think a shooting board would be a sweet swap!

 

Interesting idea lat, but the shipping would get expensive given the size and weight.

 

11 1/2" x 23" will fit in a large flat rate box that's $16. Is that big enough?

 

Then there's the predicament of knowing what size of plane they use as a shooter….

 

Don that seems like a good size. Good point Red. Just throwing ideas out there. I think these swaps are a great idea. Maybe it could be on a request basis. Just like how this plane swap worked, a person needs a shooter for a #5 or #6 or #7. But must request must be made Prior to the swap? Dunno.

 

Too bad Brian and Dan ruined the swap. ;-( Mabye we can get it right next time….

Lol, just kidding guys, sweet entries there. I'd be proud to own either of them.

 

Hey, I was thinking a shooting board, too! I sure need one. I didn't think about sizing it for different planes, though?

Other ideas…a square? mallets re-visited? I like how we voted before the marking gauge…

 

If we're talking future swap, I would not personally go with a shooting board for a couple reasons: 1) size/weight, 2) if it gets bumped in transit, then your previously square fence may no longer be square, and 3) just not sexy/flashy enough . My vote would be for something like a spokeshave, a sliding bevel, or something else that is small and that you can't have too many of. Could do something like a scraper holder and/or burnisher…

 

Trysquares was one idea that was floated previously.

 

I liked the idea of trysquares… I think it'd make a fun swap. Trysquares and T-bevels?

 

I was thinking t bevel as well. But who says you can't make a shooting board flashy?

 

I liked when we had the vote, but if we can come up with more suggestions like above maybe whomever takes the lead on the next swap may cast the deciding vote.

Would the square have to be "square" or just for decoration? Maybe it could be builder's choice from the previous swapped items…now that some of us have a bit more practice at making these things, they could be worth revisiting. I will be good with whatever the genral consensus is. These things have been useful skill builders and I have gained some tools in the process.

 

I'm glad to have had this experience. Makes me want to build all sorts of cool tools! Not to mention its cheaper then buying them. I'm working on a 32" jointer at the moment, then i'll build a 45 degree and 55 degree smoother.

 

Other options: Brace, dividers, spokeshave, backsaw, dovetail guides…