Hi Folks
I recently completed a large order of Moulding planes - having spent many hours crafting these I found myself reflecting again on what a great timber Beech is for wooden planes. Cut on the quarter it reveals its medullary ray figure, transforming into a 3D show of beauty, Beech is a handsome stable timber. And it is close grained and hard wearing (as centuries of hard worked examples will attest!)
So here are a few photo's - I know I've been rubbish keeping the blog up to date. I will try harder :)
Cheers
Philly
I recently completed a large order of Moulding planes - having spent many hours crafting these I found myself reflecting again on what a great timber Beech is for wooden planes. Cut on the quarter it reveals its medullary ray figure, transforming into a 3D show of beauty, Beech is a handsome stable timber. And it is close grained and hard wearing (as centuries of hard worked examples will attest!)
So here are a few photo's - I know I've been rubbish keeping the blog up to date. I will try harder :)
Cheers
Philly
5 comments:
They look really nice, Phil.
Cheers ;-)
Paul Chapman
Thanks, Paul!
Lovely looking set Phil, good to see you`re keeping busy.
Cheers.
Doug.
Hi Phil,
Are they box wood strips in the first picture?
Regards,
Dave
Thanks Doug - it's good to be busy! :)
Dave - yes, it's Box inserts on the areas of heavy wear.
Cheers
Philly
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