Thread: It's finally finished

Originally Posted by thumbsucker

I am however a little concerned about the placement of the cross bar pin. David Finck author of Making And Mastering Wood Planes recommends that there is at least 15 mm of side check above the cross bar pin, otherwise there is a risk that the cross bar pin will break out, under planing force. By the look of the photo you have about 5 mm of cheek above the cross bar pin. This is even a bigger concern with Sheoak which can be prone to splitting.

Do you understand the locking mechanism? I think I'm the only on to use it so far. Pretty much the brass screw pushes on a bit of timber which contacts the blade holding it in place.

Hey Funky, what kinda second rate plane are you tryin to foist on me. Just make sure you put your maker's mark on it, I want the original one!

TS, very magnanimous of you. Will you remember your own words?

Cheers
Michael

Now now children.

Originally Posted by mic-d

Just make sure you put your maker's mark on it, I want the original one!
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Ah...I forgot about that, I'll sign it at the gtg

Originally Posted by funkychicken

Ah...I forgot about that, I'll sign it at the gtg

I've got a burner

Originally Posted by dai sensei

I've got a burner

Nah I'll use a felt pen or rollerball. Pyrography isn't a skill of mine

Looking Good FC!

How's the feel? It looks like the top corners of the blade could do with a little rounding?

Originally Posted by BobL

Looking Good FC!

How's the feel? It looks like the top corners of the blade could do with a little rounding?

It feels pretty good, but I'm not the one who'll be using it The corners on the blade aren't a worry, I think they work well with the design of the plane

Originally Posted by funkychicken

Nah I'll use a felt pen or rollerball. Pyrography isn't a skill of mine

With the latest ball point tips it is as easy as a pen. You could always try my burner on some scrap to see how you go, I have a numer of different sized ball point tips. Up to you.

I've seen Neil's welding on that trailer I bought from him. Use the felt pen.