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Great job. I like the look. Did you copy the tote and known as close as you could or did you make some adjustments to your liking?

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No worries. It helped to be able to follow my folks from the Fatherland in my native tongue [emoji6]

Although Caspar is Dutch, but his video was linked in one of the German forums.

I will have...

Thanks raffo.

Now I also see that this saw was made specifically for that type of cut. The first German video I shared, was a standard frame saw where you can rotate the blade as needed. Here the...

Here is another video with the German framesaw. I think this guy has the modification to the saw arm as D.W. suggested.
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That is some interesting comments. I am planning to explore the German style frame saws more. I need to make a few and am still to source some blades. The frame is made easily.

Here, I did make a...

We call that "glue stick engineering". Nothing wrong with that. Sometimes we have to go old school.

Looking forward and hanging on the edge of my seat.

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In this video about German framesaws the saw is indeed used vertically for a long rip.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=mPQlGimy6aRd4rq5&v=b3IDDN1kj3U&feature=youtu.be

Right at the beginning.
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Oh yeah, I would like to see your take on a lever cap. I vote, go for it!

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There are only two main manufacturer left in Germany. ECE and Ulmia. They stick to their tradition. I do believe quality is still the same.

Sadly, a lot of younger German YouTuber seem to push now...

I did a bit more research and ha e to retract a bit. German manufacturer had Schrubbhobel or Schropphobel (=scrubplane) in their catalogues already in 1861.

Weiss&Sohn, 1861
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That's going to turn out great! Such a beautiful timber. Good luck and enjoy the process!

Hi Neil,

I forgot to ask how long your plane is. There is also a theory out there, that a lot scrub planes started as "normal planes" and only when the mouth was opened too far from normal wear...

With 1 1/2" cutting width, it possibly was a scrub plane from the beginning.

With that worn sole, have you checked what the current cutting angle is? That looks like more than 45 degrees.

I am currently reading a German book on planes (Holzwerker Hobel; Kurt Günter Heid) and found these aluminium planes some German companies tried.
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Thanks Martin,

No I am not rolling the dowels or anything like it. The last strokes just need to be very light handed and splintering is very little. You also have to do that or the cut off is...

I like the front end. Hard to say about the back. You did not draw the wedge.
But what do I know.... Looks good. Will be interesting how the end product turns out.

Get well soon, so we get to...

I am theoretically watching. Good luck. In theory. [emoji6]

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That is the same way as you have to do when assembling a foldable pocket knife. There it's really annoying if it gets too stiff. Therefore, a shim during peening is recommended and then pull it out...

When I built my bench (https://www.woodworkforums.com/f213/xmas-bench-257767), I mainly followed plans by Frank Klausz.

In his plans he had a small pivoted bench stop at the end where the tail...

I think we know the same guy [emoji6]

But no, the plane is complete. I actually discussed this plane in detail here https://www.woodworkforums.com/f152/german-planes-tell-250203

The current...

Great job. Looks great and works! Love it.

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I am not sure if you can link this to specific hard woods. I watched quite a few German restoration videos. I checked quite a few sites on what to look our for on an old German plane. Loose horns...

Hi Ian, scrap what I said before. I went through my selection and tried to see which ones are most comfortable.

This Howal multiplane is surprisingly comfortable. And is close to your suggestion...

I think it might be a bit uncomfortable if you still have 10 mm in front of the horn.

Naturally, you wrap your hole hand around the front. If there is another ledge that would not feel so nice.
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A lot are loose, that's right. Besides wood shrinkage, I also think the horn is naturally a bit weak. It sticks out so much. They probably are prone to be bumped and hit at times. And the dovetail...

Let me increase the pressure even more. Yes, Matt, you should definitely build that plane. Or else I have to give in and start my next plane. If only I haven't such a back log of other projects.
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I didn't exactly copy them from somewhere. I think I took some inspiration. I still have the template. I can have a look later and can send it to you if you like.

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This is looking good. Can't wait to see the next stage.

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Here are is a picture from the front of a selection of continental planes.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240329/f20436d0afabf304c4125980453e740b.jpg

From left to right with cutting width...

I recently received a nice oldish Swedish plane. It was given to me by a forum member, who must have picked up that I have an interest in these German or Continental style planes. I have no idea how...

This one is sold. I couldn't figure out how to mark the thread as sold. Sorry.

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Sure. I am happy to hold it for you till 1st April.

Send me a PM and we can sort the details.

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I cannot judge on their products. But I took the slabs for my workbench there to get dressed. They were very helpful and friendly with good service.

Made quick job of it.

I'd go there again. ...

That is absolutely marvellous. One would like to move in there. Just need to find a way to shrink [emoji6]

A doll house is a great gift. I also built one for my daughter when she was 4. Not as...

Hi, I thought about where to put it, but I feel it fits here quite well.

Some time back, I found another bunch of fellow German planes in a second-hand shop. So I took them home. What can I say, I...

They are beautiful. The new owner is very lucky and sure is going to enjoy them.

I might have missed that, but what did you learn this time?

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Great job. Much nicer than my converted Stanley #50. I just made a kerfing saw blade for it. Yours is beautiful and looks like more comfy than the metal chunk I use [emoji6]
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With my new bench I have no need for this vice anymore. It is fully functional and has served me well. I restored it 2 or 3 years ago.

Preferred pick-up 4074, but could arrange postage on buyers...

I love my Shinto rasp. That is a great idea. Only thing is that I would shorten the bolt a little. To switch sides there is too much thread for quick change over.

Now, where are my bolts and...

You're welcome. It wasn't my invention. I also just saw it somewhere.

Just make sure they hang high enough to not hit your head [emoji6]

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They are just suspended from the ceiling. All have a cut off hook in their chuck.

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My vote goes for French cleats.

I am pretty happy with my French cleats. My workshop is a single car space in our 3 car garage. I decided it from the car area by means of storage shelving. On the...

It is not as heavy as I thought. I do not know exactly, but my estimate is around 180kg.

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...and we are off on a tangent.. [emoji3]

Oh, the irony....

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I will give them a quick oil tonight and wax tomorrow.

The timber was coming from that board where you had a corner cut out (see pic from your pile some posts above). I think it might be spotted...

That's a nice looking saw. Did you post the making somewhere? I might have overlooked that. It looks a little like you made it from some other saw with that hole at the toe. Can that be?

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Ian, there was some beautiful timber in your pile, that's for sure.

Today, I finished the bench dogs.

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Today I added a planing stop to the end of the bench.

I basically followed a design from Derek Cohen. I can't find the link any more where I saw it, but I had saved this picture
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I have not made an all wood version, but I would think the amount of work is about the same. The main work is in the vice body with the dog holes, dovetail caps, etc. And that seems the same no...

Sorry for the late reply, MA. Holiday commitments got in the way ;-). It turned out I did not make enough good pictures from the build, but I will try to summarise.

I basically followed the plans...