tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293643013821611045.post4044691380926178851..comments2024-03-10T05:10:30.779-05:00Comments on Sauer & Steiner: Hand work... glorious hand work!Konradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03975387560456769892noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293643013821611045.post-72710778795215249262009-08-20T22:45:22.370-05:002009-08-20T22:45:22.370-05:00Hi Ethan,
I should have also mentioned that mould...Hi Ethan,<br /><br />I should have also mentioned that moulding planes force us sinister types down the right handed path. I have been using moulding planes for quite a few years and that practice certainly helped. <br /><br />There have been a few instances where people have wanted some sapwood left on the finished plane. I will see if I can dig out some of the photos and post them. I agree that it can be used to great effect. <br /><br />Cheers,<br />KonradKonradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03975387560456769892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293643013821611045.post-13902093333224670082009-08-20T21:05:39.559-05:002009-08-20T21:05:39.559-05:00Hi Aled,
Glad you are finding the how to's us...Hi Aled,<br /><br />Glad you are finding the how to's useful. <br /><br />Cheers,<br />KonradKonradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03975387560456769892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293643013821611045.post-85222526838803192712009-08-20T12:01:09.174-05:002009-08-20T12:01:09.174-05:00Konrad,
As with anything else, practice makes per...Konrad,<br /><br />As with anything else, practice makes perfect.<br /><br />I'm probably pretty bad with both by now, but in college I could shoot pool left-handed almost just as well as I could right-handed. I trained myself to shoot both ways after I got tired of trying to shoot with the cue behind by back on poorly angled shots.<br /><br />It took quite a few months, but a rarely-used good quality pool table (with hourly rates) in a small hotel bar helped. A few friends of mine would come with me and I'd shoot left-handed the whole time.<br /><br />The concept isn't any different for learning how to file with your opposite hand (or how to cut dovetails with your proper hand, for that matter). Just takes time and practice.<br /><br />Beautiful plane, by the way, though I don't see any problem with using sap wood. I think one can artistically take advantage of the contrast when used properly.Ethanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10762615024207105680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293643013821611045.post-85203129192829464992009-08-19T21:01:06.102-05:002009-08-19T21:01:06.102-05:00Hey Tom,
I have to admit - I did cut it pretty c...Hey Tom, <br /><br />I have to admit - I did cut it pretty close with the sapwood. That is about as close as it has ever gotten... a bit nerve racking to be honest. <br /><br />You are a very keen observer Tom. I am left handed but have spent many years trying to teach myself to use my right hand as well. I do as much file work with my left, but there are several instances where struggling with my right hand is worth it. It is slower, but it is accurate (at least!) There are one or two instances where I do turn the vice but for the most part, I usually just switch hands. <br /><br />Thanks for your comments. <br />Best wishes,<br />KonradKonradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03975387560456769892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293643013821611045.post-6978700718502695932009-08-16T05:26:14.113-05:002009-08-16T05:26:14.113-05:00Konrad
Thanks so much for the series on shaping t...Konrad<br /><br />Thanks so much for the series on shaping the front bun. Fascinating to see the curves evolve and exciting to see whether or not the sapwood will remain!<br /><br />My question is do you work the different sides by changing the file handle to different hands or do you do everything with the left hand? From the photos it doesn't look as if you turn the vise.<br /><br />It is glorious hand work.<br /><br /><br />Tomtomausmichiganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14019698815067825477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293643013821611045.post-90811719241737531152009-07-27T03:51:29.481-05:002009-07-27T03:51:29.481-05:00You're starting to get it now, a few more plan...You're starting to get it now, a few more planes, and you'll be quite good at this plane making business ;-)<br /><br />Seriously, these "how to's" really are a testament to your skill and ability. Please keep them coming.<br /><br />Cheers<br /><br />AledAledhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13498417954752803689noreply@blogger.com