Challenge 20 - 21. Ironwood.

[Ironwood]

I also don't have any marking fluid (not that I'd need it for my plane build), but I found that felt-tipped markers work well enough in a pinch, too.

Yes, I use the marking pens often for smaller jobs, but I think for the bigger jobs, something that you can apply with a brush or spraycan would be better.

The recipe I found, called for shellac flakes and methylated spirit tipped in a jar, and pull the guts out of a couple of marking pens and soak in the solution for a day or two.

If I had some shellac on hand, I would have tried adding some fountain pen ink.

[doug3030]

Yes, I use the marking pens often for smaller jobs, but I think for the bigger jobs, something that you can apply with a brush or spraycan would be better.

Exactly - I have marking fluid,but a marking pen is so much quicker and easier if it is just a small piece or a single line or two ona big piece. For a full outline its worth getting out the bottle of marking fluid and a paint brush.

[Chief Tiff]

Not cleaning off the oxide layer first works a treat too

[Ironwood]

I cut a set of cauls on the bandsaw to bend the sides, I made it to the exact profile I want. Now I am thinking I should have put a bit more curve in the cauls to allow for some springback. Maybe I’ll make another set .

I think I’ll drill all the holes before I bend the sides, hopefully I don’t mess up here.

My next dilemma is what I am going to use for the rivits, I want a rust free plane, so that pretty much leaves stainless or brass, I can’t find any thin brass rod in the shed, I think I have some 3mm brazing rods somewhere, they must be with my good scriber .
I have a few meters of 6mm stainless rod but nothing thinner, except for some 3mm Weldall rods, the only 4mm rods I have are hard facing rods, and I don’t think they would pein very well. Maybe I will go and give the end of one a few taps with a hammer and see what it’s like.
I would rather use 4mm rivits if I can find something suitable.

[Simplicity]

I cut a set of cauls on the bandsaw to bend the sides, I made it to the exact profile I want. Now I am thinking I should have put a bit more curve in the cauls to allow for some springback. Maybe I’ll make another set .

I think I’ll drill all the holes before I bend the sides, hopefully I don’t mess up here.

My next dilemma is what I am going to use for the rivits, I want a rust free plane, so that pretty much leaves stainless or brass, I can’t find any thin brass rod in the shed, I think I have some 3mm brazing rods somewhere, they must be with my good scriber .
I have a few meters of 6mm stainless rod but nothing thinner, except for some 3mm Weldall rods, the only 4mm rods I have are hard facing rods, and I don’t think they would pein very well. Maybe I will go and give the end of one a few taps with a hammer and see what it’s like.
I would rather use 4mm rivits if I can find something suitable.

Ian W , and I had a chat once,awhile ago, before the challenge was starting,regarding Spring Back.
It’s like trying to figure out quantum physics while drunk and blind, on a fishing boat.
Probably not much Help!!!

Cheers Matt.

[Ironwood]

Ian W , and I had a chat once,awhile ago, before the challenge was starting,regarding Spring Back.
It’s like trying to figure out quantum physics while drunk and blind, on a fishing boat.
Probably not much Help!!!

Cheers Matt.

Yes, I figured as much . Going to be a bit of a guessing game to get just the right amount.

[Ironwood]

Well surprisingly enough (for me anyway) , the hard facing rod seems a bit more malleable than the Weldall rod.
Guess I'll be using the 4mm rod after all. I just hope it doesnt rust.
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[doug3030]

Ian W , and I had a chat once,awhile ago, before the challenge was starting,regarding Spring Back.
It’s like trying to figure out quantum physics while drunk and blind, on a fishing boat.
Probably not much Help!!!

Cheers Matt.

You could always try using Derek's formula:

... use this formula: cn=v=fλn c n = v = f λ n

I trust that explains it well enough.

Regards from Perth

Derek

[Ironwood]

You could always try using Derek's formula:

I already tried that, its fine if you are using a 100 tonne press, but it doesnt allow for enough springback if doing it in a vice

[Ironwood]

Well, a bit more progress today. I drilled 2 rivit holes to hold the sides together while refining them to the same shape.
Once I get the outline cut and cleaned up, I will drill the rest of the holes, drawfile the edges, and polish the inside faces that will be visible in the throat of the plane.
Then onto bending the sides, once I am happy with the bend, I will mark out and cut the bottom plate.
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[Simplicity]

Well, a bit more progress today. I drilled 2 rivit holes to hold the sides together while refining them to the same shape.
Once I get the outline cut and cleaned up, I will drill the rest of the holes, drawfile the edges, and polish the inside faces that will be visible in the throat of the plane.
Then onto bending the sides, once I am happy with the bend, I will mark out and cut the bottom plate.
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Absolutely fantastic table cloth I reckon a 1940 vintage but good be wrong.
I don’t really care for the other stuff, except sounds just like me lol.
Great minds think a like [emoji6]

Cheers Matt.

[Ironwood]

Absolutely fantastic table cloth I reckon a 1940 vintage but good be wrong.
I don’t really care for the other stuff, except sounds just like me lol.
Great minds think a like [emoji6]

Cheers Matt.

Oho, yes the tablecloth. It’s a family heirloom, made by my Mother earlier this year.
It will only be used for special occasions, like impressing the judges .

[Simplicity]

Oho, yes the tablecloth. It’s a family heirloom, made by my Mother earlier this year.
It will only be used for special occasions, like impressing the judges .

I can’t beat that , game over lol.

Cheers Matt.

[Ironwood]

I can’t beat that , game over lol.

Cheers Matt.

I thought you were going strong with your 1930’s vintage cloth

[Simplicity]

I thought you were going strong with your 1930’s vintage cloth

I think it’s possible more a 50s vintage, everything else in this house is 1950s .

Cheers Matt.