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  1. 04-14-2015, 8:19 PM #1
    Mateo Panzica
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    One of my recent infills

    I recently finished this smoother, and I rather like it. The 1 15/16'' blade is bedded at 50 degrees. The sole is 9'' long. The bun is a bit of a departure from tradition. It's quite comfortable, though... 1/2 knob and 1/2 bun.
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  3. 04-14-2015, 8:46 PM #2
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    Very nice. I would be happy to do a thorough shop test for you.
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  4. 04-14-2015, 9:05 PM #3
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    Very nice. Judging by your shavings, she cuts beautifully. I like the shapes - the tote looks comfortable.

    I have some questions, if you dont mind?
    1. What species of wood?
    2. Also, forgive my ignorance - what is the screw at the top of your scalloped blade used for
    3. Is this a single iron plane? Bevel up or down? I wouldnt expect a bevel up bedded at 50*, but I didnt recognize a chipbreaker. Does that really thick blade let go bevel down, single iron? Please give us some more on your design and thinking.

    Nice work.
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    Wonderful craftsmanship!
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  6. 04-14-2015, 9:30 PM #5
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    The wood is Bubinga (ammonia fumed for a bit of darkening). The screw on top is to ensure that the blade can't accidentally slip through the mouth when the lever cap is loose. Sharp steel + concrete floor = bad. This is a bevel down plane. With an infill at a relatively high angle, a lever cap that applies pressure near the cutting edge serves very well as a chipbreaker.
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  7. 04-15-2015, 10:00 AM #6
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    If it is half knob, half bun, is it a nun? Just kidding.

    I really like the execution, it looks very well thought out.
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    Wow, that is beautiful.

    The first things I noticed were that you used bronze to go across on the front, nice touch which I gather took some extra work, also the blade sits on a metal (bronze) ramp. Anything you are willing to share about its construction would be welcomed. Awesome work.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pedro Reyes View Post
    Wow, that is beautiful.

    The first things I noticed were that you used bronze to go across on the front, nice touch which I gather took some extra work, also the blade sits on a metal (bronze) ramp. Anything you are willing to share about its construction would be welcomed. Awesome work.

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    Yes, I agree. Care to post a view of the soleplate and the ramp?
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  10. 04-15-2015, 12:34 PM #9
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    I really like that!
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  11. 04-15-2015, 4:42 PM #10
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    Picture of the sole and ramp. The blade actually rides on a stainless steel pin that is set in the brass ramp. I find that this "anvil" design ensures that the pressure from the levercap will be focused down near the blade's cutting edge.
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  12. 04-16-2015, 10:45 AM #11
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    Beautiful....just beautiful !!

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    Very nice work Mateo. Thanks for posting the bottom view. Is all that brass / bronze machined out of a single ingot? The result is surely seemless..
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  14. 04-16-2015, 3:19 PM #13
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    Already said, but I can't think of a better word than beautiful!

    Keep sharing these with lots of pics!
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