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  1. 08-05-2014, 8:30 PM #1
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    My collection

    I just thoughtI would share the start of my collection. It is a collection of Keen Kutter K series planes. I think they are the best deal going. I now have all the sizes but all it will take to finish the collection is money.

    Anyway here are my first three, a #2, a#3, and a# 4

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    The 3 and 4 have new Bolivian rosewood knobs and totes. I have been meaning to do a new wood for the K2 I just haven't gotten to it yet. They were reground flat and true before I sent them out to be engraved.

    I hope you injoy seeing them.
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    Tom, very nice . . . . but are these users ???
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    Tom,

    Wow, pretty cool! The new rosewood tote and knob are spectacular.

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    Some great looking planes.

    I think they would distract me from getting any work done with them.

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    The engraving on the sides looks great. Did you add it or buy them that way?
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    I had a woman in New York named Catharine Kennedy do the engraving. I did the rest. And while I was turning the knobs I found out I am allergic to Bolivian Rose Wood. And then I found out that Bolivian Rose Wood is a look alike and not a true rose wood. I do have the rest of the totes made though. I just have to get my wife to sand them. Turning will have to be left to someone else.

    And to answer the other question, no it is a collection and I do not do any work with them. I have other restored and reground Keen Kuter K series planes to do that task.
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    Those are SWEET!

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    don't forget this one

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    don't forget this one A scrub plane never even intered my head. Now I havemore problems beside finding money. That is unless you are interested in a trade for something.
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    don't forget this one A scrub plane never even intered my head. Now I havemore problems beside finding money. That is unless you are interested in a trade for something
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    Beautiful!
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    They look very nice,but,could you post more pictures showing straight side shots,and closer up? I can't make out the details of the engraving. Also,are the cap irons engraved? Let's see them,too!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jim Koepke View Post
    Some great looking planes.

    I think they would distract me from getting any work done with them.

    jtk
    I know of a guy who could machine all those curly scratches off the sides.

    Seriously, a nice set.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tom Bussey View Post
    don't forget this one A scrub plane never even intered my head. Now I havemore problems beside finding money. That is unless you are interested in a trade for something.
    My uncle gave it to me a few years ago. He was a hero to me. WWII tail gunner with 66 missions over europe and a life long woodworker. Anyway, this will stay in the family.

    I've seen a lot of planes on ebay and other sites, but never a k 240. I'd bet other folks here more experienced than I have seen them though. Maybe someone can help you find one.

    You have a great start and I wish you success with your endeavor.
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    Yes !
    I did enjoy seeing your planes. Thank you.
    I am looking at them on an iPad rather than the desk top so I didn't expand the photos until you mentioned engraving.
    I am glad you said that else I may have missed out.
    You made my day ! They have a nice old look to them and I am a metal head so I enjoy sutle but well done engraving like that.
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