rherrell
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I saw this in an issue of Shop Notes magazine and decided to try making one. I think making pens will have to go on the back burner for awhile 'cause I REALLY like making these things.
The sides are brass and the sole is steel. I used Black Walnut for the infill and Purpleheart for the wedge. The only thing I didn't make was the plane iron.
All the dovetails were cut by hand using a jewelers saw and a bunch of different needle files. The adjuster knob was made on my metal lathe.
I'm REASONABLY happy with it, being my first one and all, but the dovetails on the bottom of the sole could have been better.
I think my next one will be a 13" Norris smoother. If you're interested the plans are in Shop Notes, vol.15, issue #88.
Thanks for taking the time to look!:wink:
The sides are brass and the sole is steel. I used Black Walnut for the infill and Purpleheart for the wedge. The only thing I didn't make was the plane iron.
All the dovetails were cut by hand using a jewelers saw and a bunch of different needle files. The adjuster knob was made on my metal lathe.
I'm REASONABLY happy with it, being my first one and all, but the dovetails on the bottom of the sole could have been better.
I think my next one will be a 13" Norris smoother. If you're interested the plans are in Shop Notes, vol.15, issue #88.
Thanks for taking the time to look!:wink: