tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293643013821611045.post5369777635172466801..comments2024-03-10T05:10:30.779-05:00Comments on Sauer & Steiner: A refreshing return to traditionKonradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03975387560456769892noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293643013821611045.post-12577716203333313452008-01-24T00:04:00.000-05:002008-01-24T00:04:00.000-05:00Konrad,I have been following your postings with ea...Konrad,<BR/><BR/>I have been following your postings with eager anticipation each week. These are visual treats and your observations on the process of creating these marvellous tools most enjoyable.<BR/><BR/>Question - have you considered using root walnut for your planes. I have seen this wood used by the gunsmiths and the grain and colour is outstanding. Tell me - is it absolutely mandatory to have heavy dense wood to stuff infill planes with?<BR/><BR/>Another question - I am also watching with much anticipation the refurbishment of your TV room upstairs. Well done on your achievements to date - but more updates please.... :))<BR/><BR/>RichRich Stevenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17329472507389423110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293643013821611045.post-50777332940692001372008-01-22T13:06:00.000-05:002008-01-22T13:06:00.000-05:00Hi Chris,A good question - and my post was misslea...Hi Chris,<BR/><BR/>A good question - and my post was missleading. The front bun and rear infill are from the same piece of wood. What makes for a great front bun often does not make for a great rear infill - heights are different, surface areas etc. And then there are the usual inclusions - blemishes etc to work around. It is very rare that I have a piece of wood that is perfect like that ebony was. I suppose I should post a few photos of what is typical. I am not dealing with sawn lumber planks - but rather odd shaped chunks of wood. They have much more interesting grain to them - but are also more work. <BR/><BR/>Sorry for the confusion. <BR/>KonradKonradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03975387560456769892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293643013821611045.post-56376825195951721802008-01-22T12:55:00.000-05:002008-01-22T12:55:00.000-05:00So the front bun and rear infill are not from the ...So the front bun and rear infill are not from the same piece of wood? I presumed, as with the ebony cutouts that you'd be using pieces from a contiguous blank.<BR/><BR/>Do you find it difficult to match when using different source blanks of the same type of wood?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293643013821611045.post-40040235759364974372008-01-21T21:41:00.000-05:002008-01-21T21:41:00.000-05:00Incredible figure in the bun, wowIncredible figure in the bun, wowAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293643013821611045.post-53635466110430202332008-01-20T19:38:00.000-05:002008-01-20T19:38:00.000-05:00Hi Konrad,Thanks for the information on the finish...Hi Konrad,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the information on the finish. I have been inspired by it and will have to try it out on one of my boxes.<BR/><BR/>Cheers,<BR/>PrakiPraki Prakashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14595449464113763495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293643013821611045.post-87593140519938269452008-01-19T20:22:00.000-05:002008-01-19T20:22:00.000-05:00Just when I start to get mildly annoyed about not ...Just when I start to get mildly annoyed about not finding an update to the site, you treat me to this! It was worth the wait. <BR/><BR/>Amazing work... Keep it up!MattJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06447261437783708706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293643013821611045.post-73517500159395024312008-01-19T11:38:00.000-05:002008-01-19T11:38:00.000-05:00Hi there,The finish is french polish - about 10 to...Hi there,<BR/><BR/>The finish is french polish - about 10 to 12 coats. My shop is kept very dry - about 40% humidity, and I find I can apply a coat first thing in the morning and then another at the end of the day. I use mineral oil (from the drug store) as a lubricant. <BR/><BR/>Take care,<BR/>KonradKonradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03975387560456769892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293643013821611045.post-14833935550406514142008-01-19T11:13:00.000-05:002008-01-19T11:13:00.000-05:00This looks wonderful! I love the Brazillian Rosewo...This looks wonderful! I love the Brazillian Rosewood in-fills. <BR/><BR/>I do have a question. What finish and process do you use for the Rosewood?Praki Prakashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14595449464113763495noreply@blogger.com