Thread: GROUP BUY of HNT GORDON, COLEN CLENTON, MICHAEL CONNOR, VESPER TOOLS, HAROLD & SAXON

Does that mean waiting for Clenton or Vesper details Peter?

Hi FF,
This maybe a stupid question but what are plane floats for?
Thanks Ben

Not at all Ben, I didn't know what they were until a few months ago (or we're both stupid).

They are for opening up the mouths etc of wooden planes, so they have to be quite thin sometimes. There are some available from Leigh Neilsen in Tool Steel, but for some reason they are not delivered sharp (deliberately).

I'm in for some planes and a apron.

Watching the others with interest....

Good work FenceFurniture!

Originally Posted by FenceFurniture

Not at all Ben, I didn't know what they were until a few months ago (or we're both stupid).

They are for opening up the mouths etc of wooden planes, so they have to be quite thin sometimes. There are some available from Leigh Neilsen in Tool Steel, but for some reason they are not delivered sharp (deliberately).

Thanks I did suspect they may have something to do with that.

I maybe in for a smoother plane (no commitment yet)

I just got one of those Ben - crackajack!

Originally Posted by FenceFurniture

Not at all Ben, I didn't know what they were until a few months ago (or we're both stupid).

They are for opening up the mouths etc of wooden planes, so they have to be quite thin sometimes. There are some available from Leigh Neilsen in Tool Steel, but for some reason they are not delivered sharp (deliberately).

Floats do not have to be thin. Some are as thick as the standard Bahco curved tooth pansar file which are usually used on in metal bodybuilding. They work quite well even in hardwoods but having a curved tooth they cannot be sharpened even with a diamond file. Floats that are used for making or adjusting planes are called plane makers floats but they can also be used for regular joinery (sometimes called joinery floats) although I could not imagine using those shown in this thread for this. Floats are sort of cross between a rasps and plane and can be used in the same way as either in opening up any wooden joint structure. The ones also shown in this thread are only one example, eg there are those that cut on the pull and those that cut on the push and their width and length vary considerably. The Lie-Nielsen site shows some examples but if you want to see some close up pictures of a set I made a few years back, try here.

I will have an interest in the Harold and Saxon. Will he commit to a firm delivery date once he has details of the numbers in the buy?

Brett

Excellent to see you up and running on this already. In principle I am interested in a Jointer plane and a large float plane from Terry Gordon: Also a mortice chisel (probably 1/2" , and when I find the catalogue I boasted to you about I will be able to verify that) and a chisel roll from H & S.

I'll look forward to hearing further details (nearly said "firmer" details, but that would have been confusing) in the future.

Regards
Paul

Originally Posted by mspil

I will have an interest in the Harold and Saxon. Will he commit to a firm delivery date once he has details of the numbers in the buy?

That is definitely where I'm aiming Mick and actually I don't see it as a problem after discussing it with Trent. Having said that, we always have to be patient when there are third party factors involved (e.g. he may use some one to do the cryo treatment, just as Liogier uses a third party for the coating). Indeed, in an email from Trent last night, he said he is already doing some preparatory work - and he only became aware of the GB about 3 days ago! I'd never spoken to him (ever) before Wednesday.

Originally Posted by Bushmiller

Brett

Excellent to see you up and running on this already. In principle I am interested in a Jointer plane and a large float plane from Terry Gordon: Also a mortice chisel (probably 1/2" , and when I find the catalogue I boasted to you about I will be able to verify that) and a chisel roll from H & S.

I'll look forward to hearing further details (nearly said "firmer" details, but that would have been confusing) in the future.

Regards
Paul

So, ahh, how many have you had tonight eh? Terry may have been a pilot in a previous life, but they were always landed on runways. I believe the Spruce Goose is about as big as they get, but I'm not sure it's for sale (or still in existence??).

I'm in for a tail vice and possibly some planes from HNT. I'll confirm the planes next week.

Regards
Anthony


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Originally Posted by FenceFurniture

So, ahh, how many have you had tonight eh? Terry may have been a pilot in a previous life, but they were always landed on runways. I believe the Spruce Goose is about as big as they get, but I'm not sure it's for sale (or still in existence??).

Compared to the Spruce Goose (beech in reality) the Jointer is a Gidgee Midgee. I will have to let you know which design (probably the standard) and size (he varies them to suit the customer). I want a long one. I've always wanted a long one.

Regards
Paul

Bugger! I have a couple of Terry's planes and a spokeshave (all gorgeous) - the only one I really want/need/want right now is the 1/4" Dado plane! ANY chance it may get included into the group buy?