Traditional Stopped Chamfer Plane.

[planemaker]

Attached are shows photo's of a stopped chamfer plane I am part way through completing.

Some basic measurements. The main body of the plane is 150mmL X 60mmH X 52mmW. The V formed on the sole is 32mmW at its base and has a 16mmD.

The iron is 32mm wide and is bedded at 55 degree's.

The wood selected is Merbau.

I will post regular updates on the progress.

Refer to the following post to familiarize yourself with this type of traditional plane. http://www.ukworkshop.co.uk/forums/t...t60950-15.html

Stewie;

[joez]

Looks like a fun project.

I have one stashed away that I bought a couple of years ago simply becuase I liked the look and wanted one lol... I have never used it before.. If you need dimensions or pics let me know.


joez

[NCArcher]

A chamfer plane is on my tobuild list. I'll be watching this one closely.

[planemaker]

Looks like a fun project.

I have one stashed away that I bought a couple of years ago simply becuase I liked the look and wanted one lol... I have never used it before.. If you need dimensions or pics let me know.


joez

Thats a sweet looking chamfer plane Joez. I will keep your offer in mind. Thanks.

Stewie;

[planemaker]

Made some reasonable progress the last 2 days.











Next up is to dress the sides of the plane body and then make and install the brass slide inlay for the height adjuster.

Stewie;

[planemaker]

The sides of the plane body have all been dressed clean.

The brass slide has been shaped and installed.

Next up is to complete all the edge chamfering and then round off the back end of the plane to make it more comfortable to hold.

Stewie;

[hiroller]

Coming along nicely.
It would be handy to have a chamfer plane to do those chamfered edges!
Are you going to recess the brass plate to make it flush with the sides?

[planemaker]

Coming along nicely.
It would be handy to have a chamfer plane to do those chamfered edges!
Are you going to recess the brass plate to make it flush with the sides?

If I inlay the brass plate flush the brass screws will be a tad too long.. I will leave it as and round off the sharp edges.

Stewie;

[hiroller]

Is it not possible to grind the screws a bit shorter?
Alternatively, if you inlay it, you could probably get away with just gluing it in and skip screws altogether.

[planemaker]

Is it not possible to grind the screws a bit shorter?
Alternatively, if you inlay it, you could probably get away with just gluing it in and skip screws altogether.

Its not impossible to grind the screws a bit shorter. I dont mind the look of the brass plate sitting proud. I will gauge the feedback and leave my options open.

Stewie;

[planemaker]

I will inlay the brass plate flush to the side.

Stewie;

[hiroller]

I think leaving the brass plate proud wouldn't do justice to the rest of the plane.
However, I also think that slotted brass screws look better than more modern styles.
Another alternative could be an oversize screw and file it flush.

[planemaker]

I think leaving the brass plate proud wouldn't do justice to the rest of the plane.
However, I also think that slotted brass screws look better than more modern styles.
Another alternative could be an oversize screw and file it flush.

I agree the slotted solid brass screws would look much better. I will take some measurements and order a box.

Stewie;

[planemaker]

Not much work left to go to complete this 1st boxed chamfer plane.

All the chamfers has been done on the plane body and the back has also been rounded over to increase the comfort.

The side plate has been inlay ed flush to the side of the plane body.

When the solid brass screws arrive in the mail for the side plate I will also fit those.

I have also fitted the brass sole on the boxed depth stop.

2 more coats of garnet shellac to go.

Stewie;

[Thumbthumper]

Very nice.

I much prefer the look of the inlayed side plate.

How did you attach the brass sole to the depth stop?