More parts soon to be yet another plane

[Ron Brese]

These are parts that will be going into the new version of the 800-225 smoother. The wooden bits are in the finishing room getting a regular schedule of french polish. I hope to have this plane together and fettled early next week and I will post complete pics at that time.

Ron Brese

[David Tiell]

Looks like that will be one very nice-looking plane! Looking forward to seeing the finished product!

[Jim Becker]

I don't think that iron is heavy enough...LOL! Very nice, Ron!

[Ron Brese]

It's only 1/4" thick Jim! Lots of people don't realize how much heat is generated at the cutting edge on a 50 degree pitch plane. Thicker irons tend to absorb and release heat better. Besides that generous bevel makes hand honing so easy.

Ron

[Ron Brese]

David the infill is walnut with some pretty nice figure in the tote, and I think it will be a bit of eye candy, however as planes go I'm expecting a very high level of performance to go with the looks. To me a nice tool combines aesthetics with great function.

Ron

[Terry Bigelow]

WOW Ron! Looks great. Are the sides dovetailed into the sole? If so I can't see anything from the pics! Great work as usual and I'll be waiting to see the end result.

[Zahid Naqvi]

Nice Ron, looking forward to the pictures of the finished plane.

[Ron Brese]

Terry,

I use the integral rivet technique for fastening my plane bodies together. The process I use is very similar to the process that Karl Holtey uses to assemble his #98 plane body. This method applies the fastening forces at right angles to the joint and creates an incredibly solid plane body.

Ron

[Terry Bigelow]

Ahhh yes Ron, now I remember your post a while back on this method. I'll have to look it up again to refresh my memory! Thanks.