Krenov-Style Shooting Plane Build Part 1
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- Опубліковано 30 лип 2024
- The first of two parts showing how to make a Krenov-style wood shooting plane. For more info, see my blog at carlstammerjohn.com/?p=823.
See my other videos on Building a Krenov-Style Wood Plane at • Krenov-Style Wood Plane
Timeline:
00:00 Shooting plane design
04:07 Cutting the bed & front angles, cross-pin hole, and cross-pin
05:12 Layout and cutting the holes for weight
07:20 Installing the insert for the knob
08:55 Adding the lead shot - Навчання та стиль
Great tips, instruction and presentation!
I wanted lead shot for a dead-blow hammer I was making and found fishing weights to be really expensive to get in the quantities I needed for the project. After a lot of searching and shopping I finally settled on a scuba diving weight I found on eBay. They were about $5.00/lb for various sizes. I bought a 3 pounder for $15.00 which was way more than I needed.
Hi Carl. I would like to thank you for your very ineresting videos (specially on making Krenov style planes). I really enjoy your content
cheers from Italy
Alberto
Thanks for the kind words. Glad to hear you are enjoying the videos!
If you can't get leadshot you can use fish line lead instead. That should be easily available.
I did a little searching for that on the web. Looks like split shot would work, but it’s relatively expensive. While searching I came across lead wire. It comes in different diameters and costs about $6-7 per pound. I assume you could wind it into spiral shapes and stack multiple pieces into holes drilled into the plane body. Do you think that would work?
SCENARIO: I inherited a N0. 6 fore plane from a dear old friend who passed away. It would be good for my new shooting board. If it were you, would you make a Kenov-style plane anyway? I'm a couple years older than you so I am int une with the advice that seniors provide. Thanks, in advance.
A #6 would work well. It's pretty heavy and has a relatively long toe. I used a #7 for years before getting a dedicated shooting plane. With that said, a bench plane is lighter than most shooting planes and more difficult to hang on to. I think you would be much happier with a plane designed for shooting. Plus, they look cool!
Thanks Carl. I have decided to go for it. My choice is slightly different from your design. The cheeks want to be walnut (the center blocks are maple, like yours), and I thought I might use a metal rod (maybe brass) for the pin. I would like to read your thoughts on my choices. I keep going back to your videos to get your valuable insights on woodworking, in general. (Sorry for the delay in my reply... I just got back from a trip out of town,)@@CarlStammerjohn
Walnut sides and a metal cross-pin will work fine. A metal cross-pin makes the build much quicker and easier. The only downside is aesthetic; functionally, the difference is minimal or non-existent. If you have brass, use that, 5/16" or 3/8" will work. The brass will look better than steel or aluminum.