Who was I kidding.
There is no way I was going to be able to stick to one morning a week on the 28-1/2" jointer. Even when I was working on the Boxwood XSNo.4 this plane was calling me.
Here are a few shots from the last week or so...
Using a 22-1/2" A2 jointer to dress the rear infill was not totally necessary... but it sure was cool.
One of the things I am constantly struck by is how much more work a plane of this size is. There appears to be a magical point where adding inches to a planes length becomes exponentially more work. The jump from a 16-1/2" panel to a 22-1/2" jointer is nothing compared to jump from 22-1/2" to 28-1/2". The individual parts are just that much bigger. The rear infill is so long, that without careful attention - I could have planed a twist into it. I am glad I had done the "perfect board" exercise when I was at Rosewood Studios. The front bun was similar. Keeping all the curves parallel and consistent was much harder than on a smaller jointer.
Thankfully - fitting the handle and cutting the adjuster mortise and slot went like they always do.
Which brings me to a cross-road...
... bronze or stainless steel? I have a week to decide while I build up coats of french polish on the infill - but I honestly have no idea which to use. Any thoughts?
posted by Konrad at
18:19
17 Comments
17 Comments:
Since you asked... I vote for stainless. Looks like it will match the rest of the plane. I don't see any other bronze on the plane - will there be any other bronze accents? If not, I think the sharp yet consistent contrast between the steel and the dark wood is really classy.
Looks great! Always love looking at your pictures,
Andy
Looking awesome!!
I say go for the stainless adjuster - love the stainless/ebony combo :)
Cheers
Phil
Thanks guys.
So far - there seems to be overwhelming support for stainless. I should have clarified that by "stainless" I meant a stainless knurled adjuster, lever cap and lever cap screw... following the A5ss. But somehow... I think you already knew that:)
Cheers,
Konrad
Another vote for stainless. I love brass on tools, but that stainless really shines when contrasted with the ebony. Very nice looking.
I vote for stainless also! For me it complements the ebony beautifully. Fabulous work Konrad! Enjoyed your presentation at the SAWS meeting in Calgary last week. I envy/admire your ability to create such works of art. Awesome!!
Bill
Gotta be stainless!
Which reminds me....we need to talk about a stainless panel. Am thinking a narrow one this time--2-1/4" blade.
Wiley
I am chanting a la Ruprecht from Dirty Rotten Scoundrels "Stainless Steel, Stainless Steel, Stainless Steel!"
Oooh Wiley.... now that sounds like a great plane! What length were you thinking - in the 13-1/2" to 14-1/2" range? That length feels about right to me. Interestingly... the next blog entry will shed some light on my Ebony supply... :)
I was thinking of a junior try plane, as opposed to a true panel. So maybe longer than 14-1/2", but still narrow. With infill and bedding angle selected for best balance--really what I'm looking for is a jr. try with great balance.
Wiley
That is an awesome jointer. Definitely SS for the adjuster. You'll have to let us know the final weight when lever cap and iron are in.
I like your "Lee Valley monthly woodworking flyer cover photo" ;)using the Tucker vise to dress the rear infill. How do you like the vise? Does it compare to the Emmert vise on your new/old bench?
cheers, Jay
Hi Wiley,
That sounds like a really great variation. Maybe a york pitch and 15-1/2"? I have a standard 14-1/2" A1ss to do in a few months - it will be interesting to see where the balance point is on it. I will keep you posted.
Best wishes,
Konrad
Hi Jay,
The Tucker is fantastic. Lee Valley was kind enough to bring a spare bench for me to use at the Calgary show this past weekend... and it had a Tucker too. I think I may have sold a few for them:) I have not finished restoring the Emmert yet.... but I suspect it will be rather amazing. Stay tuned!
Cheers,
Konrad
Hi Konrad:
Stainless for my vote. Polished if possible.
Great site, excellent photos.
Dan
I hate to be the lone dissenting voice but I actually prefer the bronze. It seems to me to be a little crowning glory on that flagship. But then again I'm predisposed to little touches like that.
That thing needs a postal code.
Terry
I would hate to be the lone dissenting voice, but I actually like the bronze. Its seems to be a little crowning glory on that flag ship. Maybe its just me!!
Terry G
Thanks Dan,
Polished... hmmm - how polished? I have been experimenting with really polished chamfers lately - maybe the lever could use a bit more polish too. Hmmmm....
Cheers,
Konrad
Hi Terry,
A postal code... now that's funny!
I hate to say it - but you are certainly in the minority... but I do hear what you are saying. I have decided on stainless... but I hope someone orders one with bronze so I can compare the two.
Cheers,
Konrad
Post a Comment
Subscribe to Post Comments [Atom]
<< Home