Hey we can do the same thing here in Georgia, right Mauricio? And . . . Mauricio?

 

Here are a few pictures of my new 45 playing in the shavings

 

I will certainly do that Scott.Sweet.I got a chunk from Al awhile ago and have used about half of it.I will probably need some after it gets warmer.

I am planning on moving to Mt.Vernon in the next few months.Well ,if all goes well.

 

Dang it GMatheson… I was perfectly content being leaned back and relaxing in my computer chair until I saw your #45, then I had to lean forward and grab my keyboard… Good thing it's wireless, though

Nice #45 you've got there… doing anything in particular? Or just taking it for a test run?

 

Oh, and as far as I'm aware, the only MN frequenters to this thread are Richard and myself. And quite frankly, my shop isn't really "tour" worthy lol

 

Mos - ill gladly tour any shop where i can be less than 10 steps from a toilet,fridge and tv. The plane ticket on the other hand … Inhibitive.

 

Nice test drive GM. lol
Anyone who tours my "shop" has to sign a waiver giving up all rights to sue due to a trip and fall and also an agreement to pay for what ever they fall over and break. )
Would love to tour some shops. Someone has to strap on a head cam for the tour.

Spent some time in the shop tuning up a couple planes today.
My SW #7

and my craftsman #5

 

BTW, my experiment with making my own #45 blades from O1 bar stock and heat treating it was a success.

Read the thread here.

 

and in order to get the "full shop tour" it would also involve driving another 35 minutes to see the patio and garage at my parent's place too

Fridge, kitchen, bathroom, central heat and air, no shoes required… that part I like Having to sweep the canvas tarp… not so much lol

 

Mos, you are welcome in my humble shop any time, but you may have to help clean up before we can actually do any work.

 

If I'm being honest, I don't really mind cleaning up/organizing for some reason. I won't say that I'd rather be cleaning than woodworking, but I like the feeling of making a noticeable difference…

I mean, noticeable difference….

 

Man, I'd notice THAT difference right away! Hate to open that door though…
DanK

 

One of my best friends made this one… unfortunately, he now lives almost exactly on the other side of the world, so he can't show me how…

 

Dan, it's just my HVAC unit, don't go in there often
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FeralVermonter, that plane looks sweet.

 

'twas just a test drive Mos. Still need to sharpen the blades but it feels really nice. I think I'm gonna like the 45. I need to make a box to keep it in now.

 

Nice, should use it to make the 11-groove box ;-)

 

Might be a good idea. Would be a great way to get some practice with it but I was leaning towards a little dovetailed box with one of those skeleton key lock thingys to keep everything safe inside.

 

A question has come up elsewhere (SMC) about the area right behind the beveled edge on a bevel down plane iron.

Does it matter IF the area behind the bevel has a mirror polished surface? Since, on bevel down planes, this is where the iron "beds" to the plane. Would polishing the area right behind the beveled edge, on the beveled side of the iron, help the plane…...plane?

Bored Minds want to know….

( I polish both sides, have to cover all bases, you know..)

 

I Don't think you have to go all mirror on it but i think every little bit helps, right?

 

Late Saturday night shop time:

Good old vintage 7…first time to use this feller on a real project!