Cressing Temple Hand Plane Comparison

David C · Posted: Thu Sep 24, 2009 9:11 pm Post subject:

Mark,

I have not used many, but did a review of the bevel up Jack a while ago for F&C.

This is a very good plane. I found that the knob which positions the moving front sole, made blade insertion a little difficult.

Not very fond of the blade shape, as the tapering top end does not suit my favorite Eclipse type honing guide.

I think my only other reservation was the handle shape, which many like. I found it made my hand ache after about 30 minutes use. This is presumably because I am so used to the Stanley shape.

On another subject, I think their new dovetail saws, particularly the 22 TPI one are splendid. Easy to start and very good value.

best wishes,
David Charlesworth

mark w · Posted: Thu Sep 24, 2009 10:37 pm Post subject:

David,
Thanks for posting a response, I agree their dovetail saw is good, I tried a few different saws at West Dean this year and for me it was the best, even better than the new Rob Cosman saw.
I own a Veritas bevel up jack and to start with I found it difficult to hold, the handle shape and where to put your index finger (pistol grip) when planing,
But I soon got used to it. When I bought mine there was a big difference in price between the Veritas and Lie nielsen so I plumped for the Veritas.
Thanks for letting me try your Holtey at Cressing, most generous.

Mark
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bugbear · Posted: Fri Sep 25, 2009 8:48 am Post subject:

mark w · Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2009 1:43 pm Post subject:

Bugbear,
I`ve just looked at your suggested website, I`m glad I just got used to mine, a lot of work for a handle. I`m still confused though, is that a man or a woman at The Cornish Workshop?

Mark w
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wizer · Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2009 1:44 pm Post subject:

Alf is female
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woodbloke · Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2009 4:23 pm Post subject:

mark w · Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2009 5:32 pm Post subject:

Shame if she has given up, I`ve just had a look on her website at some of her other projects, some nice stuff.

Mark W
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wizer · Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2009 6:30 pm Post subject:

I suspect that this current absence has nothing at all to do with cyber-squabble and more to do with personal issues.
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