Thread: W&B 7/8

Looks Great! Unusual blade etch, I think! Are the collars original?

Originally Posted by mycarver

I may be mistaken but that appears to be the old trick of 2 pieces I shim stock with the scales between them. Plane at a slight skew. The fore and aft ride the shims while the blade does it's thing.

If so kudos to you. That's resourceful . Love it.

PS. I'm a full time woodcarver for 25 yrs.

Originally Posted by Wirm

Sir, you are absolutely correct! You get a cookie HA HA. I used two strips of 1/8 inch acrylic salvaged from a clipboard, taped to a board with woodturners tape at a distance which would support the plane but allow the plane iron to protrude.

Ok guys, I think I can see what you mean. (hammer and screwdriver guy here!) So the plane rides the shims on the sides and the blade goes down between them and trims the horn? Or are you planing down to the shims?

Sharpton, No Sir the solid bullseye collars are a aftermarket item. I traced the original split scales which had plain pins.

A picture tells a thousand words! Thanks! Well, solid collars means it should be nice and tight!

That looks great!

Love it love it love it!
You faced a dilemma and found another way. THAT in itsel speaks volumes . That makes it one if the best restores I've seen.

Want a job?

Originally Posted by mycarver

Love it love it love it!
You faced a dilemma and found another way. THAT in itsel speaks volumes . That makes it one if the best restores I've seen.

Want a job?

Yes please, "Uniform Inspector at Hooters".

Originally Posted by Wirm

Yes please, "Uniform Inspector at Hooters".

Taken!................................

Wow, that come out great. Nice work indeed.