plane #10 metall work finished (rabbet plane) *LINK*

Re: plane #10 metall work finished (rabbet plane)

Wiley Horne--Glendora CA

>It seems to me these 10 planes are an astounding accomplishment, which has taken place right before our collective eyes. They define a new category of plane--"milled from solid ", and with adjustable mouths, too.

Wiley...... wondering about the commercial potential

Another fine addition to your

Scott Burr in Ben Lomond CA

>Plane stash Rolf. Let us know how it works!

Re: Another fine addition to your

Todd O. Cronkhite Maine Native in FL. Exile :~(

>Looks nice Rolf, but got to wonder how it's gonna feel in the hand. What are the two empty holes on the side for? Sure would be interested in see a pic of the inside of the body and of the adjustable mouth assembly. How much does this little booger weigh?

Todd O.

Re: plane #10 metall work finished (rabbet plane)

Alan Hamilton

>Rolf,

Do you ever make anything with all the tools you've shown us? Personally, I'd rather see your woodwork.

Alan--waiting for the explosion

Re: plane #10 metall work finished (rabbet plane)

Bob Hackett

>"Milled from solid"?I think the word you`re looking for is "billet",as in machined from a single billet of metal.

This type of technique is the rage with all the motorheads lately.Billet aluminum parts are what you see coming out of those CNC machines on American Hotrod,Biker Build-off,Monster Garage,and the "motorcycle assembly crews" on American Chopper use them too(although they`re made by someone else).

Mainely,Bob

KA-BOOM!!!

Todd O. Cronkhite Maine Native in FL. Exile :~(

>I enjoy seeing Rolf's work, while not actually woodworking per say, it is definately woodworking related, and therefore of strong interest to many.

No flame intended Alan, just wanna make it clear that I for one enjoy Rolf's toolmaking adventures and look forward to his posts.

Todd O.

Well...

Bill Houghton, Sebastopol, CA

>Ted Owen commented when this forum was young that a lot of us here seemed to enjoy talking about the tools more than about the work we did with them.

I blushed when I read it, but it's so; and, being so, is fine.

How about them 75's!!!

Brad in Ottawa

>I think the title of the board says it all hand tools!

Rolf's planes, Darrell's Coco Shave, Leif's saws, Sir Williams Frames saws or Bill's how to make a 75 a mediocre plane. These are a few samples of postings regarding tool making that provided me an opportunity to learn more about tool tuning and performance.

Maybe it's just me, I just don't see what Rolf's abilities to woodwork have to do with him posting about hand tools.

Brad

PS - Bill, how do you make a LN #4 into a mediocre plane??? Drop it from a couple stories!!! (At least that's the theory, I have yet to find a donor plane!)

Check the Handtool Archives

Wiley Horne--Glendora CA

>for posts by 'Rolf', and you will find there was an extensive posting last spring by Rolf of a cabinet he made. Detailed sequential photos of case construction, face frame, and making the complex molding. He detailed all the issues that arose during the construction, something that is not often seen.

I think if you will check the archives, you might be feeling a little sheepish afterward, as Rolf shows himself to be an accomplished cabinetmaker.

Wiley

Thanks for clarifying, Bob

Wiley Horne--Glendora CA

>So do you say "milled from billet"? And have you heard of anyone besides Rolf who is applying this technique to hand plane fabrication?

Wiley

Re: Thanks for clarifying, Bob

Bob Hackett

>Rolf is the only one I`ve seen making billet planes,but I don`t get around as much as others who post here.

I wonder if he`s using CNC or just a conventional milling machine.

MB

You need a control group

Bill Houghton, Sebastopol, CA

>so mail me two (I'd prefer the high-angle frog, please), and I'll let you know how well an LN #4 survives that kind of fall.

Our tankhouse is two (taller than average) stories, and I could hit the sidewalk from the edge closest to the house. Plus, since it's a flat roof, it meets OSHA standards as a test environment; well, more or less, no hand rail.

Answers

Rolf Schmid

>The two wholes in the side of the plane are for attaching knops when using the plane on the side.

The plane weigths 1,4 kg.

The last project which is finished (only the finishing is missing) was a cradle for my daughter. All mortise and tenons but not glued, I used screws to secure the bed so it can always be dissembled.

http://www.hobel-und-eisen.de/holz/Kinderbett/kinderbett.htm

My current woodworking projekt are to nightstands for my brohter, I promised him at his wedding 8 months ago..... :)

here you can find some desing studies

http://www.hobel-und-eisen.de/holz/Nachttisch/nachttisch.htm

At the moment I have finished the design of this infill and i am waiting for the calculation of my machine shop

I made 5 irons for this plane type with the irons for my other planes, so perhaps it will see a small production line of 5 pieces:

regards

Rolf

Re: You need a control group

Brad in Ottawa

>Alas Bill, yes I have no LN's! Perhaps we can find someone else willing to assist in the name of plane science!

Brad

Re: plane #10 metall work finished (rabbet plane)

Ernie Miller Topeka

>Nice plane looks like it will work well. I see you changed the adjustable mouth from the original design. This way looks easier to make. do you think it works as well as the original design would have? Personal tastes here. It seems a little industral in design not a sexy as tools of old. It needs the edges eased and rounded. I don't feal it calling me to pick it up and use it. But if I had the ability to make it that you have I would be very proud of it. These could also be sociatial differances as this was designed by an engineer with the focus on making the best tool possable.

or plain something else...

Bill Houghton, Sebastopol, CA

>See, I have this bridge, only driven over on Sundays by a little old lady (though, granted, in a supercharged Viper)...

Re: Well...if that's what some of us do...

Ted Owen, Pittsburgh

>at least this is the place for it. : )

Best, Ted

(finishing up an entertainment cabinet today, installation tomorrow)

Re: Check the Handtool Archives

Alan Hamilton

>Wiley,

Why would I feel sheepish?

Alan