How to Use a Compass Plane Stanley 113
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- Опубліковано 1 жов 2024
- A compass Plane is one of the least used tools in the shop, but when you need it the time savings and quality of the finished product make having it on hand so worthwhile.
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Wow, I should be able to mess up a project good and proper with one of those compass planes!
Hello James, I love your opening line, ending with "there's always a compass plane to guide you". But.....the way those two words are spelt in the opening seconds of the video nearly caused me to switch off. Compas???Plain??? Fortunately the spelling in the 'title' was the normal one. The video itself was really helpful. Thank you!
Thanks. Lol welcome to Wood by Wright. We usually have fun with the title card.
I was asked to make a jig for a guitar maker,
He needed a flat piece of wood scalloped out in the centre to a radius of 36 inches.
I whipped out my compass plane and did the job in two hours.
That was a few years ago, not much call for a compass plane these days.
Yet. I would not part with mine
but my compass plane just had me going in circles. (lol) Thanks for the video
James I pickup a newer 113 many moons ago forgot I had it until I saw this video. So I broke it out blew off the dust checked the blade and found it to be ground to a scrub type blade from the previous owner. Ever see or hear of these planes with a scrub blade. Have any idea where I can get a standard blade for this plane? Thanks for the video. Maybe Lee Valley, Rockleer, Garrett Wade?
If you find an iron for a #3 bench plane it will work in there. I have never heard of anyone doing that, and don't know why anyone would.
Excellent video, James!
I have become interested in old woodworking tools and had seen a few of these on that well-known online auction site. Quite a few priced beyond my hobby budget. Then I found a 3-fer with a No. 113 Compass Plane, a No. 5 Corrugated Sole Plane, and a No.78 Rabbet Plane. I had been actively looking for a No. 78 in decent condition yet not overpriced.
Naturally I had to jump on the deal!
Naturally, I’m subscribing to your channel, too! 😁
Thank you for this video. I've got a few Stanley planes I need to clean up and make usable. Someone shared this compass plane in a group I'm in and someone said there's plenty of videos on it so I came to find one. Your video was the first video so I clicked play. Glad I did. Very nice video with not wasting time yacking on & on & on like so many others love to do. I couldn't wait to see it in action. I hope I can find one of these one day. I love to collect old hand tools. Thumbs up and new sub.
Thank you for the video.
I don't think ive ever seen a video showing a compass plane smoothing the outside of a curve.
Yeah that's the confusing one. Because you can always do an outside curve with a regular plane. So it's not as useful there but I'm inside curve it is very useful. I've used it a few times on outside curves. But it usually ends up being some very large circle.
My plane iron is supposed to be able to cut my finger? No wonder I can't plane anything worth a hoot. 8-)
LOL something like that.
Really cool James, when I heard you talking about it during the Podcast, I was wondering if it would be making an appearance soon! 👍👊
Thank you
I commented on another video about compass planes. I see you have already covered them quite clearly.. Thanks a lot! Good information here.
This video puts a curve on your woodworking!!! :-)
LOL nice man!
The 113 is one of the many tools that I will buy if I see but am not searching for
Thanks a lot
I’m just getting started with hand tools again
I got carried away too much with the power one
I’m going to start collecting first hand planes!
Do have any preference for a beginner like me
Should I get new one or old like Stanley classic ?
I love them ( old ) !!!
It all depends on you. I love restoring old tools but some people want something that works off the bat. So it depends on your budget and what you find joy in.
The one that you prefer (the newer model) is also a Stanley 113? I read the oldest Stanley is a 13 and then the improved it as you said. I’m buying one and trying to determine which model is the one you like. Thx.
The number 13 is an even older model and a much simpler design. The two I have here are both 113s. Just different types of the same one.
Like most I love woodworking tools but have to hold myself back from "collecting goods" I'll hardly ever use. The other reason is shop space... Still I walk the local flea markets and can't contain myself,,lol...I'm still not sure if it's the woodworking or restoring old tools that grab me the most....Wonderful little problem.
I am so the same way. 50% of why I ahve one is to hang it on the wall for the backdrop of my shop.
So I’m assuming you preferred old ones me too
I love restoring old as well
I appreciate your honest opinion
One silly question if you don’t mind what furniture do you normally make?
I don't make a lot of furniture now, but whatever the house needs. I do not sell what I make so it is all for my wife and me.
You know nobody would have batted an eye if you have tossed that Compass plane aside and just went with the spokeshave. It was painful to watch. Lol
Lol. That would have been a funnel video.
0:56 Steampunk.
Next: Steam-powered plane?
James, is it worth buying one, or should I just use a spokeshave?
if you are going to be making curves once a month or more then it is worth it, if not just use a spoke shave. it is fun but it is an expense that is not NEEDED.
Nice video James! I have to restore my no 113
it is a really fun tool I do not get to use often.
Yo I planning to buy a old one compass plane
Wondering if it is worth it?? Thanks
If you do a lot of curves and arches then yes it is. But most furniture makers would only use it once every other year or so.
Do you use the compass plane for "outside" radii? That is also kind of cool. Thanks.
Jerry Stark yup the sole will flex both ways.
This has got me thinking... Could you use a different iron and make a sort of scrub plane that takes off more material? And if so could you make bowls using it instead of a lathe?
No you can not open the mouth at all. And for the bowl I would use a bowl adz to make one without the late. I am hoping to do a video on that soon.
Nice looking stick for Cricket? Seriously, good and informative video. I have a friend who may want one of those, if he doesn't have one already
thanks William! it iis a fun tool. not needed, but very fun!
Hey, this looks like it could go the other way around and become concave. Is it the case? I could see it being really useful to plane the edges of a round tabletop.
Yes it can go both ways.
@@WoodByWright Awesome! Maybe some day I'll get one! (Saw one on Kijiji yesterday.)
That’s awesome
My wife’s make do crazy stuff too!!
Well thanks for your time and yes I learned too much from your channel thanks
I’ll talk to you later
Thanks man.
Thank you for pointing us in the Wright direction :D
Lol thanks man.
Thanks. I was given the earlier model, but wasn't sure how useful it was.
When setup well they are great.
Where was there more info on the drawing bow/bow compass? Also hello from Italy!
here you are. ua-cam.com/video/vFW7T7A0-_s/v-deo.html
Now I’m certain your curve on the test was off a little!!! Thanks James.
LOL nice!
Good job. I was taught to allways Lay Planes on their Side to protect the sharp blade. Plus its a Plane not Plain.
I did a video about laying the plane on the side. Did a test setting them down hundreds of times to see which one is better.
Wow never heard of such a tool but glad to know. James you have a much appreciation to hand tools.
Thanks James!
What are the common uses for radius planes? Are they used at all by coopers?
There are not many uses. Mostly just thinking stretchers and other details case peces. It was not used for coopering. It really is a one trick tool, but when you can use it it makes the final work so fast.
Thanks for the video. I have been hoping this video would be made.
thanks. I have been wanting to make it for a wile but it never came up in a project so I finally just broke down and did it.
What angle have a compass plane? 🤔🤔🤔
Sorry. I don't understand the question. If you're asking the angle of the iron. Usually I sharpen mine at 35°
@@WoodByWright jeje yes so incomplete my question sorry. I refer to the angle of the bed of the plane when the sole is set "relative flat"
The bevel on the iron is down so you can put it at just about any angle you want. The bed angle is 45°. Most people sharpen their iron at around 30 to 35 degrees.
Always with great tips and instructions. Thanks James!
Thanks William my pleasure.
Awesome. Thanks for the info on the compass plane.
My pleasure Thomas.
Thanks for demoing this plane. I happen to have one from an old family legacy. It is missing the handle that I am making in maple. I hope to use it in my meager attempts at adding distinctive features in furniture making.
Sweet. Sounds like a fun project!
Thanks friend !!
Any thime.
Pretty slick tool.
Oh ya!
I’ll stick to my bandsaw and sander 😉
Lol where is the fun in that?
Some people like wearing masks and goggles, some don't. :)
I missed everything after you said, all you have to do is crank your knob. I was just laughing too hard to catch the rest.
LOL thanks!
Do you have a video about round bottomed spokeshaves? I find them challenging, just like you showed for the compass plane on a flat surface: If I don't get the shave at exactly the right tilt it won't cut or might dig in. I'm getting better and feeling and adjusting as I go through the curve, but I've always wondered if this is a high-skill tool (as it seems to be) or if I'm just not understanding the tool.
I just did a live video on the second channel a week or so ago where I talked through them and showed some of the differences in spokeshaves. Generally with a round bottom it's just a skill to learn. I don't know if I would consider it a hard skill but like most hand tool skills it'll take four or five times of regularly using it until it clicks. Kind of like learning to use a chisel bevel down.
Very cool tool
Thanks Thomas!
What angle does the blade get sharpened to?
That depends on who you are and what you like. any ware from 25-40 degrees. same as any bevel down plane.
thank you nice paddle
LOL my kids are afraid to come int he shop now. I should drill holes in it.
those really hurt
I'm glad you made this video. Came across this type of plane on eBay and thought, "What the heck is that?"
Officially have getting one of these on my goals list!
Great timing James! I received my compass plane, the "newer" one, this week from a purchase on ebay. Nice looking tool. Could you also show us how to make a convex curve? Is it just the other way around?
yup it is the same thing just start at the top of the curve and run down the hill that way you avoid tear out.
Thanks James!
I have a Record 020 compass plane (from UK) and I like it's sole adjustment mechanism better than the Stanley's. If you're looking for a compass plane, consider this model if you can find it.
Thank you James, another entertaining and informative video. And I agree, the steampunk look is awesome - must be practical though 😂 sometimes.
Dude, I can't stretch enough how much I LOVE your channels :)
Thanks. That means a lot.
Hi James, I am definitely enjoying your videos - they are the best: to the point, no tangents, and very user focused (as opposed to techno-babble or collector jargon. Question on Compass planes ... I am also a winemaker and am interested in using these planes to take off both the inside toasting of a barrel stave and the outside stains and such - in order to create curved oak furniture pieces. So far the belt sander has been my (inadequate) means of doing this ... do you think that the compass plane may be my new best friend?
it might, but it is really intended for the last few passes of finishing. for the staining on the outside this might be just the trick depending on how deep it is. but the char on the inside is often a good bit more. I might use a spoke shave or draw knife there first then clean it up with this.
Great video! I would love if you did a follow up to this video, where you show how to plane a convex shape with the compass plane. Kind regards C
I might have to do it sometime. It's the exact same process, just the other direction
You cheated, that's two typos.
Lol I did have fun with that one.
Is this available in market (Ghana)