No 982 smoothing plane in the making – 6
Picture shows bottom and sides ready for assembly. This is showing the blade kickers riveted in place, both handle risers already fixed and both bridges in place. Note that the blade kickers hold the blade central whilst lateral adjustment is being applied to the blade.
Sides now being fixed into place. Note the bottom is clamped to a bar during this process. This helps a lot in keeping things straight whilst the screws are given a final tightened up.
This picture shows the plane with the brass cones. The cones have not been tightened yet
Showing the plane with all the screws tightened down. Now each screw is taken out one at a time, the locking compound applied and the screw retightened to its full torque.
Torque wrench in use.
The planes starting to come together.
The bolts are now being chopped off with the slitting saw prior to milling and grinding
With the sides milled flush the adjuster bridge/bed can be reamed and then a shallow recess is milled in circular contour to make a bed for the adjuster. This is all done on exactly the same plane as the blade frog – as can be seen in the next picture.
Showing the recess around the adjuster bore forming a true bed for the adjuster.
Though all the fixing appears to be complete there is still the drilling and reaming for the taper pins to go into their 6 positions. This maintains a positive lock between the bottom and the sides, as seen on the picture. The reason for this is just a bit of extra insurance against any movement caused by impact.
Picture showing the internal grinding texture which is a pleasant by-product of all the grinding and truing up at the beginning of the project.
Body without the cones
Body with the cones.
Karl,
That does it. I simply have to own one these 982’s with those sexy little brass cones. I just gotta have it regardless of cost. It is for this reason I would like to ask if anybody reading this blog is wishing to purchase a kidney !
If so then do please contact me on Archie@Kidneyforsale.com
Fear not Karl I will soon be joining that inner circle.
Best wishes,
Archie.
Comment by Archie. — September 21, 2009 @ 8:55 pm
Just when I think you can’t improve on perfection you go & incorporate a fantastic detail like those little brass circles!They really give you an idea as to the structure of these spectacular devices,they reveal some of the “hidden work” that goes unnoticed by so many.That is the *problem* with a perfect fit & finish,you can’t see how it’s done.
I have a question,do you plan on making any Ebony or Blackwood hardware for your 98 series?
cheers Karl
Adrian
Comment by Adrian Baird Ba Than — September 21, 2009 @ 10:44 pm
This is one of the most exquisite photo sequences I have ever seen.
I have been wondering how you form and attach the blade kickers and what prevents the taper pins from backing out.
Craig
Comment by Craig D — September 22, 2009 @ 9:03 am
Karl,
I’ll understand if you don’t want to say, but I just have to ask. What grade steel are using to make this plane? 4140 pre-hard?
I love the brass cones, it’s an excellent display of detail and craftsmanship.
-Dan
Comment by Dan S. — September 22, 2009 @ 10:35 am
Hi Archie
One of the best comments I have had about my planes is “I have had to take down all my girlie pictures to make room for one bad arsed A13″. I think you have just beaten that.
k
Comment by admin — September 22, 2009 @ 3:04 pm
Hi Adrian
The purpose of the blog is so that everyone can see the hidden work.
Yes, I am planning of using Ebony and also Boxwood.
k
Comment by admin — September 22, 2009 @ 3:08 pm
Hi Craig
The blade kickers are basically a flange with a spigot which passes through a hole with a slight taper opening out on to the other side, then peined from the other side like a rivet.
The taper pins are 4 mm x 20 mm and have a taper of 1:50. When these are knocked in tight they wont come out. Just in case there is a gremlin inside knocking them back out with a hammer
I have used a locking compound as well.
k
Comment by admin — September 22, 2009 @ 3:14 pm
Hi Dan
I use Grade S275 hot rolled steel.
k
Comment by admin — September 22, 2009 @ 3:19 pm
As a retired Development Engineer, I love to see approaches used on high precision engineered products. Most of my own projects were one off,s so it’s a real delight to see the same care used on a batch production. The photo gallery made my hands itch for the opportunity to go back to my drawing board, machines & bench again. Alas at 73 Imust be content with my new love – fine woodwork.
You must be well content knowing such the beautiful objects you have created are out there giving such pleasure.
Comment by Richard Jesse — January 27, 2010 @ 8:58 pm
I was listening to a woman on the radio yesterday who had been awarded the Pride of Britain award. She is 95 and still abseiling from considerable heights! She would think 73 is a mere youngster. I hope to still be making planes at her age, but perhaps not abseiling.
k
Comment by admin — January 28, 2010 @ 10:05 am