tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post2484049468524387410..comments2024-03-18T06:50:22.206-08:00Comments on Dan's Shop: Moulding SamplesDanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03176548997819533683noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post-3360022879294130422015-12-09T10:43:40.317-09:002015-12-09T10:43:40.317-09:00This comment has been removed by the author.Jimmy "Handi" Warnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08394419831007360273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post-25037117771285459102010-12-08T03:43:11.825-09:002010-12-08T03:43:11.825-09:00Um... wow.Um... wow.Kerry Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07564450365825226641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post-16281200533969977762010-03-18T14:47:33.971-08:002010-03-18T14:47:33.971-08:00Gary - True, true, but I think there might be such...Gary - True, true, but I think there might be such a thing as too little space... :)<br /><br />ExtremelyAverage - Hey don't let that stop you!<br /><br />To paraphrase one of my favorite movies: The trick, William Potter, is not minding that your head explodes.<br /><br />Thanks for your comment - I'm glad you enjoy the blog and pictures.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03176548997819533683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post-85045790581010823712010-03-17T20:21:20.125-08:002010-03-17T20:21:20.125-08:00Wow, great post and comments. I am still trying t...Wow, great post and comments. I am still trying to get my head around the concept of getting a Stanley No 4. If I thought about molding planes, at this juncture, my head would likely explode.<br /><br />I enjoyed reading about your collection tough.<br /><br />I also love the quality of the photographs. Correct white balance and everything. Well done.ExtremelyAveragehttp://extremelyaverage.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post-73969949808427166982010-03-12T23:11:52.387-09:002010-03-12T23:11:52.387-09:00Dan... you can never have too many tools...
GaryDan... you can never have too many tools...<br /><br />GaryGary Robertshttp://toolemera.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post-23946542174013679352010-03-11T08:45:19.250-09:002010-03-11T08:45:19.250-09:00Torch02 - Good info. and I agree, all Bob's st...Torch02 - Good info. and I agree, all Bob's stuff is great - Thanks!Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03176548997819533683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post-89465392875050257392010-03-11T05:33:02.943-09:002010-03-11T05:33:02.943-09:00A quick answer for Michael (or anyone else sharpen...A quick answer for Michael (or anyone else sharpening curved cutting surfaces) - Bob Rozaieski did a series of video podcasts about sharpening. Part 2 of that series (http://logancabinetshoppe.weebly.com/1/post/2009/08/episode-6-sharpening-part-2.html) focused on sharpening curved edges. There's some good info in that episode - in all Bob's episodes, actually!Torch02http://taylorgarage.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post-121813818647216212010-03-10T14:52:16.467-09:002010-03-10T14:52:16.467-09:00Michael - Well, once you have the shelves, you can...Michael - Well, once you have the shelves, you can't just leave them empty. :)<br /><br />Sharpening moulding planes can be tricky. The number one tip I can give is to go slow! It is way too easy to over do it and then you need major surgery to get back to matching the sole of the plane. First I flatten the back with my Scary Sharp set-up. Then I use a variety of dowels etc. wrapped with small strips of sandpaper to sharpen the bevel(s). <br /><br />If a previous owner messed up the iron by careless sharpening, or if the wood of the plane has shrunken over time, the profile of the iron and the profile of plane will not match, and you will need to reshape the iron. This takes a lot more time than just sharpening, and again, it is slow going: swipe, swipe, test; swipe, swipe, test. By test I mean insert the iron back in the plane, wedge it tight and visually check the shape of the iron against the sole profile. It gets tedious and the pressure to work faster builds, and every time I give in to the temptation, I mess it up! Once you get it, you'll never need to reshape it again - unless you mess it up later :)<br /><br />Oh, and if the plane has shrunk, you can sometimes rematch the profile of the sole by removing some metal from the edge of the iron - until the profile shifts back over to match. Sometimes...<br /><br />I think maybe I should do a post on this.<br /><br />Luke - Thanks for the idea. It might work great, but at this point the shelves don't have the clearance. Plus, I'm not sure if the trouble saved would equal out with the new steps of having to lift each plane to get at each sample and then return each sample to it's home. One of the things I like right now is that I can just grab them and go. It might be something to try on my next set though :)<br /><br />Steve - It is a good idea, although not all the planes will match when they are upright (many are sprung at an angle). Also, as I have been thinking about it, there might be an issue with how close the planes could sit to each other, as the samples also include an unmoulded section which would then project out to the side. Hmm. Another possibility might be to make a very shallow shelf, just for one layer of samples, under each shelf for planes. Thanks for commenting.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03176548997819533683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post-88809978964786162022010-03-10T12:21:46.586-09:002010-03-10T12:21:46.586-09:00I like Luke's idea of storing the sample right...I like Luke's idea of storing the sample right on top of the sample. It has the added benefit of keeping the plane upright.Stevehttp://www.timberframe-tools.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post-68006209302830759472010-03-10T11:38:35.352-09:002010-03-10T11:38:35.352-09:00It may necessitate redoing your shelves (for heigh...It may necessitate redoing your shelves (for height reasons), but why not store the moulding plane on top of its respective moulding sample? Then you wouldn't have to look at a label or hunt for anything.Lukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00342353644058491109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post-29170518382271453712010-03-10T11:10:48.862-09:002010-03-10T11:10:48.862-09:00Well, that plane problem sure lead to an enormous ...Well, that plane problem sure lead to an enormous plane collection. And I was thinking I had many - last time I counted it was fourteen.<br /><br />Nice idea with the positive mouldings. By the way - I haven't touched any of my Ebay-acquired moulding planes yet, because I have absolutely no idea how I should sharpen them - and they are in bad need for sharpening. Are there any secret weapons?<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />MichaelMichaelhttp://handtoolwoodworking.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post-28125011436846572862010-03-10T11:02:23.875-09:002010-03-10T11:02:23.875-09:00Well thanks Bob, but I think the first step is adm...Well thanks Bob, but I think the first step is admitting that there is a problem - and I don't see any problem! Except that I am going to need more shelves soon :)Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03176548997819533683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post-8889740272307470372010-03-10T09:55:37.025-09:002010-03-10T09:55:37.025-09:00I wonder if there's a 12 step program for that...I wonder if there's a 12 step program for that plane problem you have Dan.<br /><br />If you ever enter that program, and have to relieve yourself of those planes, just send them to me.Bob Eastonhttp://bob-easton.com/blognoreply@blogger.com