Block plane rack suggestions

Re: Block plane rack suggestions

Skip in Falls Church

>Hi William

I had the same problem with my block planes and I am in a similar situation. (Very small shop and my bench is against the wall.) After seeing some of the block plane holsters in some of the woodworking catalogs and being an occasional leatherworker, I decided to make my own. When I did, I put grommets on either side of the holster at the base of the flap so I could hang them.

After doing that for 2 of my block planes I came up with an idea to make a "sandal" for the next one - an idea that works well for smaller wooden smooth planes as well. I call it a sandal because it looks just like a sandal. It has a "sole" a "toe" and a "strap". I make the sole longer than the plane and I put a grommet at the "heel" so I can hang them. The strap goes around the plane behind the blade and snaps. It hold them very securely

I really like having my block planes handy as well. I have a shelf over my bench and I hang them on the edge of the shelf to my right so I can just reach up and grab them any time. It also lets me hang my smaller wooden planes wherever there is a handy space on the wall.

Skip

Re: Block plane rack suggestions

Scott Post

>I like to keep things simple. Part of the wall behind my bench has pegboard attached. For metal bench planes and block planes I use a short loop of cord to hang the planes by their front knobs from a pegboard hook.

Re: Block plane rack suggestions

Fred West in West Chester, PA

>Skip, any chance that you could post a picture. Fred

Re: Block plane rack suggestions

Skip in Falls Church

>Hi Fred

Hmmm, I wish I could - and I guess I can, but not in a very timely manner. I don't have a digital camera but I can take a picture get it developed then scan it - long turn around. On the other hand, it seriously looks just like a sandal without a raised heel. It's fairly easy to make and I can describe how if you'd like.

Skip

Re: Block plane rack suggestions

Fred West in West Chester, PA

>Skip, if you would be so kind as to send me an email with the description it would be most appreciated. Fred

Re: Block plane rack suggestions

Skip in Falls Church

>Hi Fred,

It might be a day or two, but I'll get you a detailed description of how I make them.

Skip