So I just recently picked up a bandsaw and the only thing I could think of to use the saw right off was a Krenov style plane. So I went and made a quick 55* high angle smoothing plane. I used the wood I had on hand. Hard maple body and zebra wood sole with a spanish cedar wedge just because I like the smell of the stuff. So I figured I post it in this thread, a bit late but oh well. I do wish it was a bit heavier, should've added some weight in the body while I had it apart. But I was in a hurry as other projects are pressing. In the pictures you'll notice a missing bevel on the inside of the right cheek, I've since refined these smaller details. But I have been incredibly impressed by this plane's performance, especially in somewhat knarly wood. I had it taking .100" shavings without having to adjust the bed or wedge. Obviously I had to flatten the sole initially but other than that it worked awesome, and is actually very comfortable with the high rear end and high toe.
Oh and don't mind the pencil marks still inside the cheeks.
BTW, the bandsaw is a Grizzly 17" 2hp with a motor brake, very happy with this thing. It is the only powertool at my disposal at the moment and really like it this way.
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