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It's a no wonder the price tag on this beauty. There must be close to 8 man hours in packing that thing up.Originally Posted by Scott Stafford
I personally would love to own this plane but it's just too far outta my price range for such a dedicated tool.
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I tried the LN 51 at the last hand tool event. That's one heavy and fine tool.
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It DO look nice!! Just for fun,I'd like to make a shooting plane and board out of some of the 1/2" bronze plate I have been sitting on for decades. It is a deep gold color,and tough as blazes (salt water resistant Navy roll) I have no use for such a rig,though,but it would be cool. Just energy keeps things from happening.
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George, as my wife says, I don't know much... but one thing I do know is "if you build it, they will come" You could sell that thing for $$$$ for sure. -Pete
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Who can tell us what this is?!H
Do have another plane in production right now.. But will wait for some else to post details first....don't want to ruin any surprises for those attending Handworks in Amana.........
Cheers,
Rob
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Over on WoodNET there is a pic of a Veritas Chisel Plane.
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yeah but there are going to be 7 more?!
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The $99 plane is a chisel plane. I handled a 3D printed prototype of the shooting board plane at Amana. Pretty sweet. I think they said it would be in the $300 range.
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The 3d prototype shooting plane was cool. it had a couple set screws in the bottom to help dial in true 90.
It was neat meeting Rob Lee in person too.
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The shooting board plane prototype was nice. It also features an adjustable angle handle. There were a other small tools that were introduced at Handworks. Rob showed me two awls with replaceable tips and said they had some more items in the works.
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So Handworks is come and gone - anyone got any pictures or info on what LV had to share?Hi,
The castings just arrived this week, and we start cutting metal soon. Deciding to make a LH version delayed us a bit, but still on track for Sept. delivery.
Do have another plane in production right now.. But will wait for some else to post details first....don't want to ruin any surprises for those attending Handworks in Amana.........
Cheers,
Rob
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Not that I have need for such a thing (or would even buy it given the lack of need), but that's a welcome relief from the $500 stanley and stanley style planes that are out there.
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I've looked at Derek's site but I still don't see how it attaches to the plane body. Do you tap a hole in the side or what?
Thanks.
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In his second build he taps a hole before cutting the shape. There is a set screw in the side of the hot dog to hold it in place. Not sure if it might be a nylon, or other plastic, set screw.
Here is my journey through making a hot dog to use with a plane on a shooting board:
http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthre...01#post1315201
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This handle doesn't have any attachment hardware. It stays in place well throughout usage and then just slips off for storage. One minor problem with a fixed hot dog is it is sometimes inconvenient when the plane needs to be used for some other task.
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Thanks Jim, I will look at this.
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