A Couple of Project Ideas

Mike907 · Post by **Mike907** » Sun Jul 06, 2014 2:11 am

Some nice project ideas that are light years beyond my skill level. Maybe Fred Sheldon can use these.

Parquet,

Pencil Vases

Mike

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Sun Jul 06, 2014 11:51 am

Mike907 wrote:Some nice project ideas that are light years beyond my skill level. Maybe Fred Sheldon can use these.

Parquet,

Mike

Getting a plane(the kind we are accustomed to) that sharp may be a stumbling point.

wrmnfzy · Post by **wrmnfzy** » Sun Jul 06, 2014 12:14 pm

That was the first project I ever made......NOT. That is one sharp plane!!!,!,

Rick Setina · Post by **Rick Setina** » Mon Jul 07, 2014 1:42 am

How beautiful! The patients it must take to do all that work. Most people don't have it. It's the sign of a true craftsman.

fredsheldon · Post by **fredsheldon** » Mon Jul 07, 2014 8:40 am

Way cool Mike. I wonder if he applys a finish to prevent the lead from rubbing off.
Fred

paulsgreenbarn · Post by **paulsgreenbarn** » Mon Jul 07, 2014 8:54 am

that parquet video is great.It looks like he made the wide plane just for that job.Amazing work.And it only took 2 mins.! hah Must use super glue?

WmZiggy · Post by **WmZiggy** » Mon Jul 07, 2014 8:59 am

Japanese planes are pulled toward you which is to improve control. The same principle as with Japanese saws, cutting on the pull stroke improves straightness of cut. (Same principle can be demonstrated by pulling a string through water, as opposed to pushing it.) Also, note how he moistens the surface before slicing it. I think it must slightly raise the end grain and lubricate the surface for cutting. Japanese plane blades, like the Samurai sword tradition that created them, are something to behold.

johnmgonser · Post by **johnmgonser** » Sun Jul 13, 2014 4:22 pm

In regard to use of moisture on the end grain, I always teach that one should moisten end grain before using either a plane or a knife of any sort on it. For shooting a square end, a wipe of mineral spirits will ease the job considerably.

wa2crk · Post by **wa2crk** » Sun Jul 13, 2014 4:57 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3Ad6tBdLbM
No guys, THIS IS A SHARP PLANE!!!!!!
bILL v

charlese · Post by **charlese** » Sun Jul 13, 2014 9:52 pm

AND a straight grained piece of wood:)

Amazing!!!!!!

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