Thread: A question for LN owners

no problem. i'll do it tomorrow at work.
-Ryan

Thks for all the info guys. I'll just have to think about it for a little while. I'm kind of hanging out for this 7 1/2 of LV's LA to see what its like. At the end of the day i don't need any at all. But i have 1 or 2 gaps in my shelves which looks very unsightly. You know what i mean.....
Ryan i like that big slick (Chisel) you have on the wall. Just a tip. I make masking tape tip covers for my chisels as well. What i do is wrap the tape around the end of the blade till you get a nice shape say 25-30 up the blade which protects the blade Wind enough tape on till you get around 2mm thick. Your first one or two wraps are sticky side out so it doesn't stick to the blade. Then very carefully dip the whole end into some 5 minute Areladite to cover the masking tape and careful not to let any go inside between the tape and the chisel. As the glue is setting just slowly rotate the chisel and you will get a very smooth robust blade protector for your chisels. It works well looks nice and costs very little.
Sinjin

Ryan,

Why are you displaying these photos whilst I am at work. :mad:

I feel this sudden urge to rush home.

A wonderful collection.

Ryan

For shame! Posting that kind of and stirring up suppressed emotions.

Col

Are you a timber framer Sinjin? The slick is probably my favorite tool. It was made in 1837 and i just found it lying in the dirt! you can still see the lamination line in the bevel. thanks for the tip about the blade guard. I use those flexible plastic cutting boards wraped in canvas.

Rob,

you NEED a LA smoother! That thing is UNREAL! the blade adjustment mechanism is smooth as silk. I'd ship it out for you to try, but i don't think i'd ever get it back.

Originally Posted by ryanarcher

you NEED a LA smoother! That thing is UNREAL! the blade adjustment mechanism is smooth as silk. I'd ship it out for you to try, but i don't think i'd ever get it back.

Ryan,

You are quite right, the very first LN plane I bought was a 164 LA Smoother. A beautiful drool I mean tool.

Originally Posted by Wood Borer

Ryan,

You are quite right, the very first LN plane I bought was a 164 LA Smoother. A beautiful drool I mean tool.

OOps! Faux Pas you already have one. I should have known. I just didn't see it in your avatar.


Must go home and produce shavings...Must go home and produce shavings...Must go home and produce shavings...Must go home and produce shavings.....

I must change my Avatar one of these days.

I see Craig has some sort of dragon as his avatar at the moment. I was thinking of a plane/snake theme. I just have to be extra careful not to hurt one of my snakes with the sharp parts of a plane.

When I sort out all the logistics I will take the photo and make the change.

Hello Ryan.yes yr right its a pity your so far away. I'm actually not far from that old guy WoodBorer and i live in Boxhill.
As to the chisel i used to be a boatbuilder so i know how good those chisels are. I have 65mm wide Japanese chisel which is without any doubt my favourite chisel. The chisel i picked up for $50 about 8 yrs ago and worth every cent.
Sinjin

Sinjin,

Old?

If you ever need to test run a plane that I have, please send me a PM and we can arrange a suitable time.

Thanks Wood...might just have to do that..Prob is i know know tha outcome like you...another dint in the BC...
But we might have a coffee in Camberwell sometime and tell a few things if you feel like it.
Sinjin

Sounds good to me, send me a PM when you are ready.

ok, the tail vice thread is up on the general ww forum.