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  1. 23rd June 2005, 10:19 AM #1
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    Since I have a ton and a half of reject hardwood cluttering up my garage at the moment, I thought the best way of getting rid of it was to use it up!

    Here's the first project, we might need E Maculata to identify the species though, the sole is from the floor pack, the body from some structural timber!

    I know it's not finished, but thought I'd post the pics now, because it's quite nice in its current form, and I can't make up my mind how to finish it so thought I'd ask!

    This is a high angle (60°) block plane, and I am waiting with some anticipation for the package from Lee Valley which contains the $5.00 blade . The oddish shape is designed for comfort ,( but we'll go into that after the official release) and it's not as bulky as it looks; see the comparison shot with the Veritas Low Angle block plane.

    Final fitting of the blade should only entail a careful adjustment of the mouth, and if all goes well, we'll be planing!!

    What to finish it in though???

    Thanks to Major Panic, I am going through my NC lacquer phase, and that will be quick and easy, but the other options are: Danish Oil and UBeaut Traditional Wax , Some other stuff, or just UBeaut Traditional Wax. Currently it has one coat ofUBeaut Sanding Sealer.

    Maybe I should just conduct a poll???

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  3. 23rd June 2005, 10:25 AM #2
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    Wow - that is something great.
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    that looks very comfy to use, hope it works as well as it looks midge!

    nice stuff
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  5. 23rd June 2005, 10:27 AM #4
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    Looking good Midge.

    Of course, you're a totally lost cause now

    I must say though, I think you should have gone for a jointer as your first effort.

    (Just kidding)
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    Greenie for Midge!!!! I think the name deserves a greenie of its own, but it won't let me do that.

    By my calulations a ton and a half of timber should give you about 1257 more planes.

    Did you build this off a plan?
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    Where does the roll of sticky tape go?

    I see you made a pointy stick too, well done you! What's the lump on the other end for though :confused:
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    I love the shape: just want to get my hands on it.

    Quote Originally Posted by knucklehead
    By my calulations a ton and a half of timber should give you about 1257 more planes.
    I'll take one!
    Those are my principles, and if you don't like them . . . well, I have others.
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    Thanks Chaps, but no takers on the finish?

    Looks like lacquer it is.

    I'll answer questions once the blade arrives, (and I can work out how to fit the roll of sticky tape in).

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    I don't know how rugged it will be as a finish on a sticky tape dispenser but I am a recently converted fan of 3 coats of UBeaut Sanding Sealer and a coat of UBeaut Traditional Wax. Easy to apply, easy to maintain and looks fantastic. Pictures soon...
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    Quote Originally Posted by silentC
    I don't know how rugged it will be as a finish on a sticky tape dispenser but I am a recently converted fan of 3 coats of UBeaut Sanding Sealer and a coat of UBeaut Traditional Wax. Easy to apply, easy to maintain and looks fantastic. Pictures soon...
    Glad to see another convert. Use 2 coats of wax Darren, the second one realy polishes up nice.
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    Quote Originally Posted by bitingmidge
    Thanks Chaps, but no takers on the finish?
    Terry Gordon recommends Linseed Oil for his planes (and mine, coat once a year), and just flicking through "Making and Mastering Wood Planes" by David Finck turns up bugger all about about applying any finish to his planes.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Termite
    Use 2 coats of wax
    OK, will do
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    I like to hit the sanding sealer with Tripple E before the wax coats.
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    Well, why didn't you tell me that yesterday before I finished that box I've been working on? Oh well, next time
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    Oh Midge, you sexy thing!!! where do you plug it in ? i see no power cord...
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