2020-2021 Plane Building Challenge

[doug3030]

Not sure about others competing but at least for me this has instilled an interest in hand planes for me, who is a fervent power tool user. I also notice in the "who has read this thread" listing that there are a lot of people not involved reading the various threads, hopefully getting ideas and at times laughing or groaning at some of the puns

For me, making a few planes is something that was on my list to do after I finished the workbench build.

Plane making is one of MANY things on that list. It just means that most of the list is now being re-ordered so that I can fit in the Plane Challenge within the timeframe. Several other projects are being run concurrently but order of precedence has changed somewhat. For example I am finishing off a small dovetail saw I started some time ago because it will be useful in the plane making. A few other homemade tools will also appear in good time in my competition thread.

[Shedhand]

I started a Gidgee plane about 5 years ago. With my now failing sight it would probably end up on Aircrash Invesigations after first use.

[Picko]

OK, I'm off the fence and another late starter. I tried to start a thread in the build thread but lost it so I'll try again later.

[Simplicity]

OK, I'm off the fence and another late starter. I tried to start a thread in the build thread but lost it so I'll try again later.

Fantastic news Picko,

Cheers Matt.

[slickmick77]

Game for this, just never used wood other then for stick builds and a weapon like my boy Hack saw Jim Duggan
"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan entrance video - YouTube

[Aussiephil]

Game for this, just never used wood other then for stick builds and a weapon like my boy Hack saw Jim Duggan
"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan entrance video - YouTube

Oh man... hacksaw... now we are diving into the old guys of wrestling Jim wasn't the only guy that had a bit of timber but probably the most famous

Now if the challenge gets into a tables/ladders/chairs match to get some timber we will be in trouble.

Actually i wonder if the most famous use of wood on the WWE/WWF was Undertakers coffin

[derekcohen]

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Regards from Perth

Derek

[Simplicity]

Nice find Derek,
Wouldn’t it be great to step back in time done time’s.

Cheers Matt.

[foff47]

I'm in

[Aussiephil]

I'm in

I've missed checking a few boarding passes but try to welcome new participants in the great plane adventure a happy voyage of discover on Flight2021.

May your flight be of learning and full of puns

[Mountain Ash]

<a href="https://www.rts.ch/play/tv/la-suisse-au-fil-du-temps/video/les-outils-de-bois?urn=urn:rts:video:3464421&amp;id=3464421" target="_blank">https://www.rts.ch/play/tv/la-suisse...amp;id=3464421



Regards from Perth

Derek

Thanks Derek. That was wonderful. When I get back to finishing my hollows and rounds, this video will be watched again. I definitely want to try my spoon drills to create the mortise (I hope I have one the right size - unfortunately my brace is not as fancy as his). Nice to see a badger plane at work . Love his vise and now I want a 3mm mortising chisel. This is another reason why this forum is so important.

[Simplicity]

Just a Death clock date thingy reminder, for those who may need it.

Cheers Matt.[emoji1782]

Ps someone should check my maths.

[Picko]

I agree with your calc's but that doesn't hold much weight.