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  1. 13th March 2013, 04:24 PM #1
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    Well, it ended up a little over size but that was what I had in mind when I started. The only unusual thing, that others might want to try is that the brass face is cut from a little solid brass draw pull which gave a nice 8mm thick face and a good 17mm stem to epoxy into the head.

    115mm x 40mm Ironwood head with a 250mm euro Beech handle.

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    ...I'll just make the other bits smaller.
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  3. 13th March 2013, 04:28 PM #2
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    Man, I've got to get a camera. Forgive the poxy phone photos.
    ...I'll just make the other bits smaller.
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    Nice one Matt

    I stalled on my one at the brass stage.

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    Thanks, Rob. I actually started mine after seeing yours and it took until Yesterday for the brass to happen.

    I was at Bunnies for something else and just happened to be wondering where I might get a small chunk of brass for the mallet as I walked down the aisle with the hinges and handles - problem solved.
    ...I'll just make the other bits smaller.
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    Very handsome! Looks like you have some BIG planes to tweak?
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  7. 14th March 2013, 09:30 AM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by IanW View Post
    Very handsome! Looks like you have some BIG planes to tweak?
    Yes, it grew a little from planning to execution. Oh well, I guess I either need to make another smaller hammer, get some bigger planes or develop a very deft touch.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Berlin View Post
    ....... Oh well, I guess I either need to make another smaller hammer, get some bigger planes or develop a very deft touch....
    Don't see a problem with any of those choices......

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    I made another new plane setting hammer as a thankyou to Bushmiller for milling some tulip wood and spotty for me. The handle is spotty and the head is tulip wood with a brass face. I dried it in the microwave which is a good way to make a huge amount of smoke if you get impatient and crank the heat up . DAMHIK

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    This plane setting hammer in tulip wood really is the dearest little mallet. The camera has made the head and the brass a similar colour but they are not and the combination is really pleasing.

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    Quote Originally Posted by IanW View Post
    Very handsome! Looks like you have some BIG planes to tweak?
    I see a Cooper's on the horizon .

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