My Dad has expressed an interest in getting into woodworking when he retires and has already started tooling up. Since Christmas is coming up and I have always fancied trying to make a plane, I though I'd build him one as a present.
I made the body from some offcuts of Rosewood and the sole was an offcut from a guitar neck (maple and purple-heart).
Here are some pics:
Still need to give it a final rub down and some linseed oil and it's good to go. I'm pretty pleased with it. I think the pin needs a bit more shaping as it sometimes stops the chips ejecting properly.
I like the pitted effect on the blade. Gives it some character.
I made the body from some offcuts of Rosewood and the sole was an offcut from a guitar neck (maple and purple-heart).
Here are some pics:
Still need to give it a final rub down and some linseed oil and it's good to go. I'm pretty pleased with it. I think the pin needs a bit more shaping as it sometimes stops the chips ejecting properly.
I like the pitted effect on the blade. Gives it some character.