The UKW Infill Project

[swagman]

Congrats Jimi. That is one sweet looking infill plane. A very fine tribute to Richard T.

He was a very talented craftsman . R.I.P.

Stewie;

 

[yetloh]

Jim,

Just caught up. Looks superb. I agree that the video track is rubbish, except for one detail which comes over perfectly, and that is that delightful "swish" as a shaving is taken. Bravo!

One point you might want to think about for the benefit of those who, like me, did not latch on to your thread at the very beginning, is the possibility of adding a few words about the origins of this project, just to round things off.

What are you going to make next?

All best,

Jim

 

[jimi43]

Cheers Stewie...much appreciated mate.

Hi Jim....I did a shorter story which covers most of the steps...which you can find in my BLOG on THIS PAGE

I will get around to making a better quality video (sound wise) when I get a moment...there are quite a few out-takes like that one which I need to slow down. The video is HD so that should be easy enough. The wood on that ejecting shaving shot was actually oak by the way...amazing few frames!

I was making a stand for a telescope today out of some left over bubinga Douglas gave me so I had a chance to put it through its paces again and I thought something was wrong because it didn't seem to be cutting but then I looked down and there were all these thin shavings.

A combination of the weight and the sharpness of the iron made it cut as if nothing was happening. It's going to take a bit of getting used to but this modern infill design is another step up entirely. I can see why they are popular! I feel blessed indeed that Richard chose to give me the fantastic sole to infill...it's marvellous.

Jimi

 

[Mrs T]

Hi Jimi, just read your blog post - what a story! (Even though I've read all this thread, I was enthralled!)

I'm so pleased that what Richard began you have finished so magnificently, and I just know he'd be chuffed to bits too. You've done him proud.

Love, Emma

 

[jimi43]

Hi Jimi, just read your blog post - what a story! (Even though I've read all this thread, I was enthralled!)

I'm so pleased that what Richard began you have finished so magnificently, and I just know he'd be chuffed to bits too. You've done him proud.

Love, Emma

Hi Emma

I'm thrilled that you like it...that means the most to me.

I have to say that it's fairly easy to build a decent house on superb foundations...it all kind of fits into place.

Some other things coming soon...I will update the blog and post here when it's all done.

Once I finish testing and tweaking...the lever cap will go off to Ian...looking forward to that bit too.

Take care my friend...hope you are keeping well.

Jimi

 

[Harbo]

Not wishing to decry any of your sterling efforts but I suppose you should try it out against a Norris A1 ( in good condition) to see the difference and to see where Richard's design improved things?

Rod

 

[jimi43]

Not wishing to decry any of your sterling efforts but I suppose you should try it out against a Norris A1 ( in good condition) to see the difference and to see where Richard's design improved things?

Rod

Indeed....I think there will be opportunity to do this at the next gathering....I do know it is a heavyweight!

I was asked for specifications and here they are...

Weight: 8 lbs. 6 1/2 oz. (3.6 kg)
Length: 15 1/2 inches (394 mm)
Width: 3 inches (76 mm)
Height: 6 3/8 inches (160 mm)
Iron width 2 1/2 inches (66 mm)
Iron thickness: 3/16th inch (5 mm)
Iron type: Bevel-down double iron
Steel: 01 ground tool steel hardened to ~RC62
Primary Bevel: 25 degrees
Bed angle: 47.5 degrees


I don't know how this compares with an A1 panel from any stable...anyone know?

I do know an S&S 14 1/2" panel weighs in at 7 lb 15 ounces so it is longer and heavier but not by much.

Jimi

Jimi

 

[rxh]

Thanks for the data Jimi,

What is the blade angle?

 

[jimi43]

Thanks for the data Jimi,

What is the blade angle?

Ooops!

Yes...

I have amended the spec above mate..thanks for reminding me.

Jimi

 

[Harbo]

I have one but I'm not at home at the moment, will check it out when I can?

Rod

 

[jimi43]

Hi Rod

Excellent! Yes...it would make a nice comparison. When I started to do the infill following the receipt of the sole from Richard...I didn't think that I would need to do the metal bits so I had no preconceptions that when I finished it that it would come anywhere near to the performance of the iconic Norris so if it comes anywhere close...I should be chuffed to bits.

Some late news...and particularly for you Emma...I have just been told that Wiktor Kuc of WKFineTools.com in the USA has posted an article based on the story.

WK Fine Tools article

Wiktor asked that I took some studio shots for the article so those have been included at the beginning and the end of the article....

Having been a big fan of this website for quite a while now...I am thrilled about this as I hope you will be.

Jimi

 

[AndyT]

Nice one!

It's good to see you in such prestigious company - and well deserved.

 

[Racers]

Nice write up Jimi.

Pete

 

[lanemaux]

Well Jimi , lovely article mi amigo. Now it is in the favorites folder so I can show visiting friends with a simple click of the mouse. Most of them don't really "get' my tool porn obsesion , but they can appreciate beauty when they see it. Even so , they manage to look at me when we talk . Guess they can handle butt-ugly as well then. Or maybe they just come over to see the wife.

 

[jimi43]

Thank you my friends....much appreciated and the testing goes on....did you get anywhere Rod?

I flattened the face of the iron a little more today and polished up the edge on some Maas and MDF...wow...that stuff gets it sharp...I nearly cut myself in running my finger over it such was the difference.

So to try it out....starting easy with some soft tulipwood...just because I happened to have a nice piece handy...

It ate this stuff for breakfast...and the edge seems fairly even....

...if the shavings are anything to go by!

The sun came out again so I couldn't resist the standard shot...

...we get so few of these days this late in the year.

ALFIE found the shavings of particular interest...

...so I didn't even have to clear up afterwards!

I did actually try it on some mahogany to make my daughter a stand for the antique telescope she has somehow prised from my sweaty palms...and it coped very well with the opposing grain on a panel but sadly I didn't photograph those tests as I was in a bit of a rush to get it ready for her birthday....so we are stuck with just the tulipwood for today and later I will go up the difficulty chain to the top...

I'm holding off sending the lever cap and iron off for engraving for the moment as I am having so much fun...but that will be the next job!

Cheers

Jimi

 

[Harbo]

Sorry Jim, I'm back home now so will measure it up in the morning.

Rod

 

[Harbo]

Hope this helps?

Rod

 

[jimi43]

Weight: 8 lbs. 6 1/2 oz. (3.6 kg)
Length: 15 1/2 inches (394 mm)
Width: 3 inches (76 mm)
Height: 6 3/8 inches (160 mm)
Iron width 2 1/2 inches (66 mm)
Iron thickness: 3/16th inch (5 mm)
Iron type: Bevel-down double iron
Steel: 01 ground tool steel hardened to ~RC62
Primary Bevel: 25 degrees
Bed angle: 47.5 degrees

Just putting together so we can compare....

So "RichardT" is...an inch longer...12 oz heavier

Not far different in the grand scheme of things. Look forward to comparison tests in use.

We shall have to have a party!! :ho2

Thanks for taking the time mate....nice plane!!!

Jimi

 

[Corneel]

I thought Brittain went metric some time ago? (hammer)

Just read your articel. Nice to have everything in one place and some beautifull pictures!

 

[jimi43]

I thought Brittain went metric some time ago? (hammer)

Just read your articel. Nice to have everything in one place and some beautifull pictures!

HA!!!

No...we just told Brussels we did...keep 'em quiet!! :mrgreen:

I find it almost sacrilege to measure an old plane in metric units....forgive me...

Thanks for the kind words on the article...it needs updating but it's what was needed...as nobody has the time to read 32 pages!

Cheers

Jimi