tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293643013821611045.post8526630381810274147..comments2024-03-10T05:10:30.779-05:00Comments on Sauer & Steiner: A7 - part IIKonradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03975387560456769892noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293643013821611045.post-87514085475248495892010-03-30T22:26:57.817-05:002010-03-30T22:26:57.817-05:00Thanks for the kind comments. Glad you had a chanc...Thanks for the kind comments. Glad you had a chance to see a few of the planes this past weekend at the Tools of the Trade show. I seem to recall someone looking rather intently at the Ebony filled A5ss smoother. It is too bad I did not have a bench at the show - it would have been fun to try the plane as well. <br /><br />Cheers,<br />KonradKonradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03975387560456769892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293643013821611045.post-65083370152322713892010-03-30T22:24:43.943-05:002010-03-30T22:24:43.943-05:00Hi Tico,
I use Japanese saw files for working on ...Hi Tico,<br /><br />I use Japanese saw files for working on the actual mouth opening. For the bed of the plane I use more typical files - 8" single cut mill bastard files work well. They are slow, but do a very clean job. I am always on the look-out for files with safe edges. They work perfectly for shoulder planes when filing the bed. I orient the safe edge towards the leading edge of the mouth so that I do not inadvertently remove material. When I am working a little higher, I flip the file and place the safe edge towards to back of the plane. <br /><br />Cheers,<br />KonradKonradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03975387560456769892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293643013821611045.post-37572582359444520482010-03-30T21:06:56.739-05:002010-03-30T21:06:56.739-05:00This is a little off topic, but I just wanted to s...This is a little off topic, but I just wanted to say that your planes are absolutely beautiful. I had a chance to see and handle one at the Tools of the Trade show in Pickering on this past Sunday. I was very, very impressed. Time to set up a special savings fund. The No. 5 Smoother I saw was more than just tempting.<br /><br />Once again, well done. Well done indeed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293643013821611045.post-73662847286818167332010-03-30T06:55:34.700-05:002010-03-30T06:55:34.700-05:00That is a beautiful plane. Thanks for documenting ...That is a beautiful plane. Thanks for documenting the process so clearly. I'm interested in all the files that you use, and will go back through your posts to find out about them, but in particular what do you use on the mouth once you've sawed the opening? It must be very thin, indeed.<br /><br />Best,<br /><br />TicoTico Vogthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15743565097341810389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293643013821611045.post-28908550359370117012010-03-29T20:51:42.416-05:002010-03-29T20:51:42.416-05:00Hi Adam,
Yes - they certainly are. I need to be i...Hi Adam,<br /><br />Yes - they certainly are. I need to be in the right frame of mind before I will do it. But once I get going - it goes according to plan.<br /><br />As far as brands of blades go - I am not that fussy. I usually buy them in bulk and cannot remember which ones I am using now... I think Lennox maybe? you generally get what you pay for so I usually do not buy the least expensive blades. I have not had any real lemons yet:)<br /><br />Cheers,<br />KonradKonradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03975387560456769892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293643013821611045.post-951720435027981322010-03-29T20:46:32.993-05:002010-03-29T20:46:32.993-05:00Hi Louis,
Somehow, I managed to delete your comme...Hi Louis,<br /><br />Somehow, I managed to delete your comment - so I cut and paste it into the field. Sorry about that. <br /><br />Glad you enjoyed watching the A7 come together.<br /><br />Sorry to hear about your reaction to Lignum. I have been very fortunate and have not reacted to anything. That being said - I will not work with Cocobolo as it is a sensitizer wood and I am not prepared to take any chances. <br /><br />Best wishes,<br />KonradKonradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03975387560456769892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293643013821611045.post-67370535542130689242010-03-29T20:43:06.514-05:002010-03-29T20:43:06.514-05:00Konrad,
Stunning work on the plane and photo log ...Konrad,<br /><br />Stunning work on the plane and photo log of the processes involved! I've always loved the lines of the A7, it has such a "balanced" look. Thanks for continuing to post despite your busy schedule.<br /><br />On a side note, I've cut into one of those lignum vitae bowling balls I mentioned to you a while back...wow...was it over a year ago?!? Tempus really does fugit!!! In any event, I've discovered that I may be allergic to it!!! After planing a bit of it, I noticed a tingling in my fingers and a curious sensation in my nose. I used a mask when cutting it initially, but figured I'd be safe to plane it as no dust was involved. I guess I was wrong. Have you developed any irritation working with these woods?<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />LouisKonradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03975387560456769892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293643013821611045.post-80340887421578072512010-03-29T19:50:19.827-05:002010-03-29T19:50:19.827-05:00Those hacksaw cuts must be nervewracking. I wonde...Those hacksaw cuts must be nervewracking. I wonder, what kind of hacksaw blades do you prefer? Is there a specific kind that you find does a better job? I'm just getting into metalworking, (just using a Taig lathe so far) and I leave a lot of room for my clumsy hacksaw cuts. And therefore a lot of filing.Adam Palmernoreply@blogger.com