The content is about a small desk designed for a customer’s small apartment space. The desk is made of reclaimed hemlock barn siding because the inside of the lumber is browner and retains all the sawmarks from when it was cut. The outside is usually too weathered and craggy for furniture.
The author of this post is excited to have acquired an Australian-made Turner No. 4 smoothing plane from an online auction. The author notes that they’re a fan of smaller tool makers and was pleased to have won the auction after battling with another buyer. Upon receiving the plane, the author notes that it has plastic handles and a frog made of aluminum. However, they also note that the plane has a well-made body and translucent acetate handles that feel good in their hand. Additionally, the plane has a cutter by Erik Anton Berg, which the author is excited to use in their other metal hand planes.
The author admits that they don’t know much about the Turner tool company but references a blog post by the Village Woodworker in Australia who reviewed the plane positively. The author agrees with the review, saying that the plane is solidly made and the handles bring a smile to their face.
The plane was purchased from an Englishman, who believes their father bought it while working in Australia. The plane shows some signs of wear but hasn’t been used in a while. The author notes some shallow pitting on the sole and cheeks of the plane, as well as rust on the handle bolts and bolt housing. They believe the plane was stored improperly, possibly in an outside shed, and was exposed to varying temperatures and sunlight.
Despite the wear, the handles are intact, and the author plans to add some wax to keep them in good shape. The author also notes a unique addition to the fastening of the front knob, which has a recess in the raised housing on the body to prevent the knob from rotating and the user from overtightening it.
The author has only used the plane briefly on some ash but notes that it feels promising. The cutter has been resharpened but not across its full edge, so the author plans to resharpen it properly before providing a full verdict. The author also compares the weight of the Turner plane to a MF No.9 (Type 2) and a Stanley low knob No.4, finding that the Turner plane is the heaviest of the three, weighing in at 1750 grams.
Posted by Finnberg68 on 2013-10-30 21:42:03
This content describes the construction and features of a large mitre plane made of brass and steel. The plane has a skew mouth and an adjustable toe section that allows the mouth to be adjusted. The brass bridge pivots on a pin and the front handle or tote is removable to access the nut that tightens the mouth piece. The wood used in the construction of the plane is boxwood and the entire construction is traditional fabricated and dovetailed.
A mitre plane is a hand tool used to shape and smooth the edges of woodworking projects, especially mitre joints. The plane works by removing thin shavings of wood as it is pushed along the surface of the workpiece. A heel at the rear of the plane keeps the blade at an angle to the workpiece, while a skew mouth allows the blade to cut at an angle to the direction of travel. The adjustable toe section of this particular mitre plane allows for even more precise control over the cut.
The mitre plane is made primarily of brass and steel, with a wooden handle or tote. Brass is a good choice for the bridge and other parts of the plane because it is highly resistant to corrosion and has a low coefficient of friction, meaning that it allows the blade to move smoothly over its surface. Steel is used for the blade and the other parts of the plane because it is hard enough to hold a sharp edge and tough enough to withstand the stresses of use.
The skew mouth of the mitre plane is created by cutting a bevel into one side of the mouth so that the blade is angled slightly to one side. This creates a shear angle that helps to slice through the wood fibers more cleanly and reduces tear-out. The adjustable toe section allows the position of the mouth to be changed, giving the user even more control over the cut. The brass bridge that carries the blade pivots on a pin so that it can be moved up and down to adjust the depth of cut.
The front handle or tote of the plane is removable to allow access to the nut that tightens the mouth piece. This nut can be adjusted to change the width of the mouth, which can affect the quality of the cut. The handle is made of boxwood, a hard, dense wood that is resistant to wear and can be polished to a high shine.
The construction of the mitre plane is traditional fabricated and dovetailed. Fabricated construction means that the plane was made by cutting and shaping the individual parts and then assembling them into the final shape. Dovetailing is a traditional method of joining two pieces of wood at a right angle by cutting interlocking “tails” and “pins” into the ends of the boards. This creates a strong joint that resists twisting and warping.
In conclusion, this content provides a detailed description of the construction and features of a large mitre plane made of brass, steel, and boxwood. The plane is designed to shape and smooth the edges of woodworking projects with precision and control. Its skew mouth and adjustable toe section make it a versatile tool that can handle a variety of cutting tasks. The traditional fabricated and dovetailed construction ensures that the plane is strong, durable, and able to withstand the rigors of use.
Posted by Justin Barrie Kelly on 2011-02-26 22:27:02
The writer of this post discusses their acquisition of an Australian hand plane, named the Turner no 4 smoothing plane, on an online auction site. They acknowledge that the plane might not impress everyone due to its plastic handles and an aluminium frog but notes that the plane is also fitted with an Erik Anton Berg cutter specifically made for the Turner tool company. The plane was purchased from an Englishman who believes his father must have bought it when he worked in Australia, but it hasn’t been used for a long time. There some evidence of shallow pitting and rust on the handle bolts, and it is believed that the plane had been stored away improperly. The writer appraises the plane and notes its solid construction, commenting on the celluloid acetate handles which feel good in their hands. They also note the addition of an ingenious invention that prevents the front knob from rotating and over-tightening. The Turner plane, despite its plastic handles and aluminium frog, is the heaviest of the planes tested, weighing in at 1750 grams compared to the MF no 9’s 1680 grams and Stanly no 4’s 1610 grams. The writer concludes that, although they have yet to give the plane a proper resharpening and test it thoroughly, it feels promising.
Posted by Finnberg68 on 2013-10-30 21:42:02
The author has acquired a miniature block plane with thicknessing skids. They are fine with sharpening the tool, but re-beveling it was not an option. The author noticed that the bevel was not perpendicular to the sides of the iron when they received it. They fixed the edge bevel but left the secondary one intact to demonstrate it.