Louis Bois
09-04-2004, 8:46 PM
Greetings Everyone!
I just joined this fine forum a few days ago, after weeks of perusing the many informative threads. It's great to see such a fine gathering of individuals willing to share ideas and information. Not a common thing in today's world where everyone wants to keep their knowledge "secret" in hopes of gaining an advantage over others.
I applaud the efforts of individuals such as Bob Smalser for his in-depth tutorials on various aspects of woodworking, etc... He could probably make "hammer polishing" seem like an extremely worthwhile endeavour!:D
Kudos as well to Dave Anderson, among many others, who have shared their inspirational project photos. Now that is some sawtill and plane rack!!! I could go on and thank many individuals, but the people at the Academy tell me I've only got 3 minutes!!!!:eek::eek::eek:
I'd like to take this opportunity to share a few tools with you...some you have probably seen before...others not. I've posted a similar thread on Woodnet, so please forgive me if this seems repetitive.
The tools in question are instrument makers' planes. The Ibex, ESE and other chunky brass planes from "Luthiers Mercantile" should seem familiar. The two that I've focussed on are gems created by Christopher Laarman. I'm sure many of you have already seen them...but for those who haven't, it should be a treat. Mr. Laarman no longer makes these planes, which makes them even more special. Here is a link to a few pics...forgive the fuzziness on a few of them. www.home.mycybernet.net/~lnsbois
I'd love to know if anyone else out there has any pics they'd like to share of their own "small planes" that may differ from these - or even better - be craftsman made.
Thanks for humouring me and have a great long weekend. (in Canada at least):)
I just joined this fine forum a few days ago, after weeks of perusing the many informative threads. It's great to see such a fine gathering of individuals willing to share ideas and information. Not a common thing in today's world where everyone wants to keep their knowledge "secret" in hopes of gaining an advantage over others.
I applaud the efforts of individuals such as Bob Smalser for his in-depth tutorials on various aspects of woodworking, etc... He could probably make "hammer polishing" seem like an extremely worthwhile endeavour!:D
Kudos as well to Dave Anderson, among many others, who have shared their inspirational project photos. Now that is some sawtill and plane rack!!! I could go on and thank many individuals, but the people at the Academy tell me I've only got 3 minutes!!!!:eek::eek::eek:
I'd like to take this opportunity to share a few tools with you...some you have probably seen before...others not. I've posted a similar thread on Woodnet, so please forgive me if this seems repetitive.
The tools in question are instrument makers' planes. The Ibex, ESE and other chunky brass planes from "Luthiers Mercantile" should seem familiar. The two that I've focussed on are gems created by Christopher Laarman. I'm sure many of you have already seen them...but for those who haven't, it should be a treat. Mr. Laarman no longer makes these planes, which makes them even more special. Here is a link to a few pics...forgive the fuzziness on a few of them. www.home.mycybernet.net/~lnsbois
I'd love to know if anyone else out there has any pics they'd like to share of their own "small planes" that may differ from these - or even better - be craftsman made.
Thanks for humouring me and have a great long weekend. (in Canada at least):)