Comments on: Window to my workshop 24 http://www.holteyplanes.com/blog/2009/09/21/window-to-my-workshop-24/ A Blog by Karl Holtey. Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:25:40 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: admin http://www.holteyplanes.com/blog/2009/09/21/window-to-my-workshop-24/comment-page-1/#comment-851 admin Sun, 06 Mar 2011 10:30:33 +0000 http://www.holteyplanes.com/blog/?p=584#comment-851 Hi The fitting of these taper pins is not done lightly as it is complicated and time consuming. The main task of the bolt is to pull up tight and any side movement or slip would only be prevented by friction. This is fine in many cases. However, in the event of an impact a small movement is possible. This could mean that the joint may have a tiny step in it. Although there are other methods to guard against this possibility the taper pins are my method. I don't have my drawings to hand so off the top of my head the sole thickness is approx 11mm and the sides 5mm. The whole plane weighs just under 3 kilos. k Hi

The fitting of these taper pins is not done lightly as it is complicated and time consuming. The main task of the bolt is to pull up tight and any side movement or slip would only be prevented by friction. This is fine in many cases. However, in the event of an impact a small movement is possible. This could mean that the joint may have a tiny step in it. Although there are other methods to guard against this possibility the taper pins are my method.

I don’t have my drawings to hand so off the top of my head the sole thickness is approx 11mm and the sides 5mm. The whole plane weighs just under 3 kilos.

k

]]> By: Dan Sutterlin http://www.holteyplanes.com/blog/2009/09/21/window-to-my-workshop-24/comment-page-1/#comment-850 Dan Sutterlin Sun, 06 Mar 2011 03:33:56 +0000 http://www.holteyplanes.com/blog/?p=584#comment-850 Hi, Do you really think the taper pins are necessary? Did you have trouble before you started using them? 11 screws along the sole plate would seem sufficient even with an incredible impact. Also, how thick are the sole and sides? Thanks! Hi,
Do you really think the taper pins are necessary? Did you have trouble before you started using them? 11 screws along the sole plate would seem sufficient even with an incredible impact. Also, how thick are the sole and sides? Thanks!

]]> By: admin http://www.holteyplanes.com/blog/2009/09/21/window-to-my-workshop-24/comment-page-1/#comment-584 admin Thu, 28 Jan 2010 10:05:03 +0000 http://www.holteyplanes.com/blog/?p=584#comment-584 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 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

]]> By: Richard Jesse http://www.holteyplanes.com/blog/2009/09/21/window-to-my-workshop-24/comment-page-1/#comment-580 Richard Jesse Wed, 27 Jan 2010 20:58:42 +0000 http://www.holteyplanes.com/blog/?p=584#comment-580 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. 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.

]]> By: admin http://www.holteyplanes.com/blog/2009/09/21/window-to-my-workshop-24/comment-page-1/#comment-335 admin Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:19:20 +0000 http://www.holteyplanes.com/blog/?p=584#comment-335 Hi Dan I use Grade S275 hot rolled steel. k Hi Dan

I use Grade S275 hot rolled steel.

k

]]> By: admin http://www.holteyplanes.com/blog/2009/09/21/window-to-my-workshop-24/comment-page-1/#comment-334 admin Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:14:40 +0000 http://www.holteyplanes.com/blog/?p=584#comment-334 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 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

]]> By: admin http://www.holteyplanes.com/blog/2009/09/21/window-to-my-workshop-24/comment-page-1/#comment-333 admin Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:08:55 +0000 http://www.holteyplanes.com/blog/?p=584#comment-333 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 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

]]> By: admin http://www.holteyplanes.com/blog/2009/09/21/window-to-my-workshop-24/comment-page-1/#comment-332 admin Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:04:27 +0000 http://www.holteyplanes.com/blog/?p=584#comment-332 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 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

]]> By: Dan S. http://www.holteyplanes.com/blog/2009/09/21/window-to-my-workshop-24/comment-page-1/#comment-331 Dan S. Tue, 22 Sep 2009 09:35:54 +0000 http://www.holteyplanes.com/blog/?p=584#comment-331 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 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

]]> By: Craig D http://www.holteyplanes.com/blog/2009/09/21/window-to-my-workshop-24/comment-page-1/#comment-330 Craig D Tue, 22 Sep 2009 08:03:09 +0000 http://www.holteyplanes.com/blog/?p=584#comment-330 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 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

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