Cheap planes

matthewwh · Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2010 2:34 pm Post subject:

Yep, it's the same yukka plant handles with the mahogany laquer stripped off.

Personally I prefer the au-naturel grasstree to the laquered finish, I might have a word with them next week and see if they can skip the laquer for us or replace it with something clear.
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Modernist · Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2010 9:02 pm Post subject:

I think you're right. You could be excused for even thinking it looked a bit like cherry Twisted Evil

Honed up the No 6 this afternoon and it is excellent.
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Trizza · Woodworker Joined: 14 Oct 2009 Posts: 54 Location: Finland

Definitely - those handles look much nicer Smile

Alf · Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2010 3:13 pm Post subject:

Crumbs. Does look a bit nekkid... But there is grain under there. Hmm, I may be moved to have a go at mine now, but possibly refinish with a less muddy stain. Not too keen on pale handles for some reason. Thanks, Matthew.
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turnerbc · Forum Newbie Joined: 21 Jul 2004 Posts: 20

Hi all,
I have just made a big mistake and bought a Dakota No3 from Rutlands. Seemed a bargain - £20 off. Looked at Workshop Heaven's chinese planes and at Wood River planes and Toolmans . Comparing photos they looked virtually identical. My No3 Dakota is on its way back to Rutlands one hour after taking the plane apart. I found the frog was 1.5mm offset to one side as the threaded holes in the bed had been drilled 'off centre'. The frog had then been mounted at an angle and the blade and cap iron ground out of square so that it looked as though the blade was central to the throat. Might have to bite the bullet and buy a Clifton no3 unless any Mathew can reasure me about Workshop Heaven's chinese no3 ?
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Barry

pedder · Posted: Thu Feb 18, 2010 7:12 pm Post subject: Re: Cheap Planes

Alf · Posted: Thu Feb 18, 2010 7:15 pm Post subject:

Sounds horrible, Barry. Dunno if this might help with the Workshop Heaven #3. And Chris' (waterhead37) thoughts on the Clifton #3 too.

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turnerbc · Forum Newbie Joined: 21 Jul 2004 Posts: 20

Thanks for the links Alf. Its given me food for thought. I may well save up for a Clifton No3.
Regards,
Barry.

Paul Chapman · Posted: Thu Feb 18, 2010 9:53 pm Post subject: Re: Cheap Planes

Aled Dafis · Posted: Thu Feb 18, 2010 11:44 pm Post subject: Re: Cheap Planes