Dear Neander-creekers,
After my birthday yesterday, I was thinking a lot about what I have vs what I want.
I started to realize that I'm perfectly fine with what I have.
I was tempted to buy the Lie Nielson violin plane, but then realized that I don't need it.
I have a number of white-steel finger plane blades from Japan woodworker, wood, and the tools to make it.
Does anyone have tips on making finger planes?
Stephen Boone has a pretty good video on how he makes them, but he uses a lot of machines. http://www.luthiersuppliers.com/products/p13.html
But I'd rather do this with hand tools.
I also see this as well: http://www.instructables.com/id/Wooden-Thumb-Plane/
Also, any tips on the wood selection?
I have some walnut, some pearwood, mahogany, rosewood and maple.