Forum topic by Axle505 | posted 10-07-2016 03:14 AM | 1150 views | 0 times favorited | 7 replies | ![]() |
![]() |
10-07-2016 03:14 AM |
Ok—you get what you pay for. Not sure what I was expecting. Heard that these could be decent. Got it in the mail. It’s a nice piece of rosewood, but the workmanship is nothing to brag about…. I suppose I’ll make it acceptable. I’m rather new to woodworking, but hey—I got two hands! The blade is dull, a 1” meant to be used bevel-down. This is the first plane I have like this. Is it ok to hollow-grind this blade? Anyone know these planes, and can give advice? Thank you |
7 replies so far
#1 posted 10-07-2016 03:18 AM |
I don’t have one, pictures would help though. -- Don't anthropomorphize your handplanes. They hate it when you do that. - OldTools Archive - |
#2 posted 10-07-2016 03:55 AM |
I made my own… 1” bevel down skewed iron. -- A Planer? I'M the planer, this is what I use |
#3 posted 10-07-2016 04:01 AM |
It sure looks like a nice plane. I almost bought one awhile back. What did you find lacking? (other than dull blade) Pic stolen from Fine Tools -- Rick M, http://thewoodknack.blogspot.com/ |
#4 posted 10-07-2016 04:16 AM |
The roughness of the iron entry: The rough cut of the ends: A forstener helped out a bit—not done. |
#5 posted 10-08-2016 02:06 AM |
Another question: Is the back end of the sole supposed to be slightly below the front end? Mine is. Do I flatten the entire sole? |
#6 posted 10-08-2016 02:14 AM |
Yes it is. Almost no irons come ready to go. I say almost because I don’t know a company off hand that will hone the iron before sending the plane out. -- Shooting down the walls of heartache. Bang bang. I am. The warrior. |
#7 posted 10-08-2016 11:12 PM |
The plane is definitely not as clean as in the advertisement photo. Ends and top had to be re-cut. Blade sharpened—it’s a soft metal—hollow ground fast. I re-sharpened it before putting the plane away. So, here is the first rabbet I have ever done. It was fun to make—and fetting a new plane is enjoyable to me. Some wax on the tool…and I think I’m satisfied for now. |
Have your say...
You must be signed in to reply.
|
Forum | Topics |
---|---|
Woodworking Skill Share
|
13542 |
Woodturning
|
3007 |
Woodcarving
|
618 |
Scrollsawing
|
436 |
Joinery
|
2075 |
Finishing
|
6709 |
Designing Woodworking Projects
|
8187 |
Power Tools, Hardware and Accessories
|
34176 |
CNC Woodworking
|
384 |
Hand Tools
|
6768 |
Jigs & Fixtures
|
1920 |
Wood & Lumber
|
7611 |
Safety in the Woodworking Shop
|
1696 |
Focus on the Workspace
|
2749 |
Sweating for Bucks Through Woodworking
|
1295 |
Woodworking Trade & Swap
|
5576 |
LumberJocks.com Site Feedback
|
2431 |
Coffee Lounge
|
9900 |