Hi to all,
I just purchased this wooden coffin plane locally. I was wondering if anybody could help me out with some of my questions about the plane?
I don't know anything about planes in general and wooden planes in particular so any help would be great.
1. What type of wood do you think it is made from?
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2. I can't find any glue lines on the sides to indicate that is was made ala James Krenov's book "The Fine Art of Cabinetmaking" that I borrowed from the library.
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3. How was the interior hollowing done, specifically how do you locate the correct postions to drill and/or chisel out the angle for the iron and chipper? The finish on the angled parts and the interior work is really fine.
4. Should I leave this plane body alone and just use it and base my attempts to make my own plane upon this design and size or is there a better way to approach making my own plane? I have read Krenov's chapter on planes and realize there is a lot to it but everybody has to start somewhere.
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5. Is this iron and chipper any good? I have not tried to use the plane, when I got it home I did what I do to everything I get, I took it apart. Now the sawdust, dirt and whatever is making it a very tight fit getting the iron and chipper back into the body and I don't want to damage it at all.
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Regards,
Bill Antonacchio