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Comment on New Project – A31 Thumb plane by admin

admin — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 15:07:04 +0000

Hi Scott

For the last few years I have been trying to move away from the traditional Norris style planes. I must admit that because I use Norris styles other makers think that it is OK to use my work as a template (rather than the original). I think this is a little bit cheeky as I put a lot of work into enhancing and restyling the original profiles – you can see a direct comparision on my website A13 page.

I really want to move on with new designs and ideas. However, I will be making matching Chariot and Bullnose planes to go with this Thumb plane.

If I am to make anymore traditional based planes they will be one offs only and styles I haven’t produced yet.

Comment on New Project – A31 Thumb plane by Scott MacLEOD

Scott MacLEOD — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 13:30:40 +0000

Karl:

Why the last batch?

Scott

Comment on Window to my workshop 61 by ZigZag

ZigZag — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 11:05:27 +0000

Nice to see pride in work produced and pride in the work place .Not many clean workshops like this but
only to be expected from a maker at the top of his game.
Keep up the bloggs they are getting more frequent.ZZ

Comment on Window to my Workshop 60 by admin

admin — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 22:37:30 +0000

the sides

Comment on Window to my Workshop 60 by Archie

Archie — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 19:42:57 +0000

Hi Karl,
I will attempt to explain my query.
The toe of the plane has a bevel where it meets the rear sole of the plane. This bevel is the joint which is as you quite rightly point out is normally done using a tongue and groove style.
My question is that when you slide the 2 pieces upto each other they meet nicely. then on go the sides and you would turn the plane over to pein the sides and sole. what prevents the toe piece sliding up that clever little bevel joint whilst you are peining the shell ?
Archie.

Comment on Window to my Workshop 60 by admin

admin — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 17:23:30 +0000

Hi Archie

This is the same mark as I used on the No 982 lever cap. The reason I put it on this plane is there is no room for the other one!

Whilst on the subject I think Thomas Norris actually marked some of his planes TN. At least my KH looks nice in its Art Deco styling, you will see a lot more of it in the future.

Comment on Window to my Workshop 60 by admin

admin — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 17:22:10 +0000

Hi Archie

I thought I had everything covered, but I don’t understand your question.

Comment on Window to my Workshop 60 by Archie

Archie — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 19:36:50 +0000

I got so excited I forgot to ask my other question.
Why is the HOLTEY mark that was always so classily and descretely positioned within the mouth of your planes now replaced in this instance with KH ?
I have always admired the sublety of the Holtey stamp and its sneeky little position. Is there are little secret hidden within this new KH that I keep seeing ?
Archie.

Comment on Window to my Workshop 60 by Archie

Archie — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 19:03:14 +0000

Objective Achieved !!!
The bevel through the dovetail and the recieving rebate does appear to be Genius ! But hypethetically speaking what actually stops the front part from slipping down the back part ?
i.e. as you pein the two components why is the force of the blow not casuing one component to slip down the other.
Go Karl tell me ?
Best wishes,
Archie.

Comment on Window to my workshop 59 by ZigZag

ZigZag — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:33:21 +0000

Karl , we wait in anticipation, please just a glimpse of the final outcome of the New Mitre plane ,ZZ

Excellent mini-series in Furniture & Cabinetmaking a must for all wannabe Makers .Maybe a book on basic elements of handplane making ?