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    Default Challenge 20 - 21. Ironwood.

    Ok, I have to throw my hat into the ring here, even though I can’t commit the time and effort at the moment, I have stuff going on that stops me getting in my shed very much at all. So with that said, my thread will probably languish to the back of the field.

    I have in mind a #3 sized smoother, brass/steel dovetails with timber bun style infills front and rear. I have some D4 blades somewhere, that I got on one of the Thumbsucker group buys, so will use one of them.
    Thats my plan at this stage, but if it’s getting towards the end, and I still haven’t started, I will probably change course and build a Krenov style smoother.

    Looking forward to following everyone else’s builds to give me the inspiration to get into mine.
    ​Brad.

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    Welcome on board the train and i'll happily keep you company towards the back of the pack though it seems brass/steel dovetail plan is already way past my own ability.

    Cheers
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    Default Challenge 20 - 21. Ironwood.

    Quote Originally Posted by Ironwood View Post
    Ok, I have to throw my hat into the ring here, even though I can’t commit the time and effort at the moment, I have stuff going on that stops me getting in my shed very much at all. So with that said, my thread will probably languish to the back of the field.

    I have in mind a #3 sized smoother, brass/steel dovetails with timber bun style infills front and rear. I have some D4 blades somewhere, that I got on one of the Thumbsucker group buys, so will use one of them.
    Thats my plan at this stage, but if it’s getting towards the end, and I still haven’t started, I will probably change course and build a Krenov style smoother.

    Looking forward to following everyone else’s builds to give me the inspiration to get into mine.
    Ironwood Excellent to see you stepping up to the mark,
    Looks like I have some stiff,competition in the metal plane body department.
    I will have the judges note size does matter lol.

    Cheers Matt

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    Brad

    Could I hazzard a guess at the timber? Some of your Cooktown Ironwood for a change perhaps?



    I still have a piece you supplied me. It nearly got used!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Aussiephil View Post
    Welcome on board the train and i'll happily keep you company towards the back of the pack though it seems brass/steel dovetail plan is already way past my own ability.

    Cheers
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    Cheers Phil. This will be my first go at metal dovetails, so I hope I am not biting off more than I can chew .
    ​Brad.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Simplicity View Post
    Ironwood Excellent to see you stepping up to the mark,
    Looks like I have some stiff,competition in the metal plane body department.
    I will have the judges note size does matter lol.

    Cheers Matt
    Hey Matt, I have heard that one about size before, but I was told it’s what you do with it that matters
    ​Brad.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bushmiller View Post
    Brad

    Could I hazzard a guess at the timber? Some of your Cooktown Ironwood for a change perhaps?



    I still have a piece you supplied me. It nearly got used!

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    You could be onto something there Paul. After all, it is my default timber for all things from wheelbarrow handles to pens. Though I might surprise everyone and pull something else out of the bag
    ​Brad.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bushmiller View Post
    Brad

    Could I hazzard a guess at the timber? Some of your Cooktown Ironwood for a change perhaps?



    I still have a piece you supplied me. It nearly got used!

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    Hi Paul. Does that mean I will have to use some KDHWD? Or change my name to Beech(y)?

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    If that is the case I will have to make mine out of paper
    I am learning, slowley.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pagie View Post
    If that is the case I will have to make mine out of paper
    Paper planes are too easy.
    I got sick of sitting around doing nothing - so I took up meditation.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pagie View Post
    If that is the case I will have to make mine out of paper
    Pagie

    Looks like you and Mountain Ash will have to turn over a new leaf.



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    Boom tish (snare drum and cymbal to accent punchline of joke).....I will be leafing now

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mountain Ash View Post
    Boom tish (snare drum and cymbal to accent punchline of joke).....I will be leafing now
    "You can checkout any time you like, but you cain't never leaf." (apologies to The Eagles and Hotel California)



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    OK, time to get me off the bottom of the thread list ( briefly anyway )

    I dug out some planemaking supplies that I purchased last century, I found some 6mm brass sheet in two different widths , I assume I got this for the sides of planes, but I am thinking it might be a bit thick ( will have to read Ian’s plane building guide to see what he recommends ) A piece of 4”x 3/4” plate for lever caps, and a length of 3/4” rod, I remember using some of this to make brass knobs for my lathes to get rid of the plastic ones.

    I have got plenty of stainless steel sheet in 3 & 6mm, wondering if I should have a go at making a stainless body. I will test how the stainless peins before making a decision.

    I took some photos of my bits, but can’t “log on” to the forum on my iMac to upload them. Someone has disabled the login button on my computer, I am not going to say too much yet, but this could be someone trying to sabotage my progress .
    I have shut down the computer, and will try again later. Maybe I will be able to login while their attention is diverted .
    ​Brad.

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    Oh, and I found the plane blades I got in the first Thumbsucker group buy. I think they are D4 steel, very hard to sharpen if I remember correctly.
    The 2 smaller blades are both 2” wide, so will have to make my plane a bit wider than planned to suit one of them.
    Photo of them coming, if I can ever log back on with my iMac
    ​Brad.

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