Well that plust refunds from the IRS and the California State Franchise Tax Board that got me to buy something that has been on my wish list for a long time now:

Plane & Shovel.jpg

A shovel of this quality has been on my wish list for a longer time than any plane. This one is definitely a quality shovel.

My LN #62 was purchased to be used mostly as a shooting plane years before any modern maker was producing a plane especially for use on a shooting board.

Because my right shoulder bothers me at times, a left hand shooter seemed like a better idea. My LN #62 can be used if some shooting absolutely, positively has to be done right handed.

A short foray over my oilstones and the PMv11 edge was ready. The only work on the back was to remove the burr. A few licks on the strop and into the plane. After a few very light cuts the blade was advanced to make almost effortless shavings on ash end grain:

Shooting Plane on Ash.jpg

Square from the start, a welcome addition to the shop.

Hmmm, have to move some things around. Have to start thinking about building a plane till…

jtk