We went into it thinking it was East Indian Rosewood. Once they were complete, we began to suspect that it’s authentic Brazilian RW. It came from an estate sale and Lord only knows how the previous owner acquired it
Beautiful work, a well prepared and thought out process. When I need to make one. I will cut lumber down to size with a handsaw, flatten it with a hand plane, trace the original and continue with hand tools, though I will use the bandsaw on some days. And that’s precisely why I’d much rather repair a broken tote than replace it 😂
@@ohcrapwhatsnext - he can make totes using whatever species he has on hand, just let him know what you’d like. Another option is to send him a chunk of wood to use. But once y’all figure out species, then it’s easy peasy - he can make the size you need
Perfect. Type of wood? How long was it cut and how was it dried? Is there an angle number for the tote hole? What is the finish used? Is there a specific grain direction? If these are trade secrets don’t share. Thanks
The wood is either East Indian rosewood or possibly the real deal - Brazilian RW. It was sourced from an estate sale so the origins of it are unknown. For the other questions, I’ll have to defer to Dave
The angle for a Stanley No 5-8 tote is 27 degrees. I run the grain parallel with the sole of the plane just as Stanley did. As for the finish that’s my little secret, not ready to give that up just yet….
Dave - when you mill up the stock, do you have a specific thickness that you aim for? I’m assuming around an inch but wondering if you start with a more specific thickness?
@@DaveCorinth ok is that the final dimension? So am I correct in thinking that you probably start with stock right at about 1” and then after sanding get down to .95?
I plane the stock down before I route them. So for a Stanley I will plane stock down to about .95-97. If I leave them 1” thick it makes extra work sanding. I try to make the sanding process a easy as I can.
@@DaveCorinthI’d be curious if your able to comment on how you get perfect alignment when drilling the long hole? The first jig looks like there is a slanted shim - is that dialed in for a specific degree so if you rest the tote on then you get it bang on? The next clip where you drill from the other direction doesn’t involve a jig so was curious if you just eyeball it?
The jig I made has several shim ranging from 14 degrees up to 31 degrees. It allows me to drill the hole without tilting my drill press. I drill from both directions first from the top and then from the bottom. The key is to use a brad point drill bit. They don’t wonder nearly as bad as a standard twist bit.
It is shocking how clumsy many plane "totes" have been made over the ages. The most comfortable one I have has a 100 years of wear to it and is so far from symmetrical. Anything that is not rosewood is likely to get a rasp run over it now...
I have not yet made any sets for transitional planes but I’m certainly not opposed to doing so. I just haven’t had the chance or the tote and knob from a transitional with which to make a pattern. I always use Stanley originals to make the patterns. I’ve accumulated quite the library but currently don’t have any transitional sets.
I wish people would stop calling handles, 'totes'. The term is an internet forum invention, there's not a single mention of 'totes' in the entire documented history of Stanley.
Very nice work, I’m thinking they are better than the originals ever were. Thanks to Mr. Cornith for sharing his process.
Can we agree that they’re on par with the originals? I’ll bet they’ll last a long time
They are beautiful. He makes a difficult job look easy.
Agreed. When I grow up I want to be like Dave Corinth 😎
Excellent vid! Dave Corinth is indeed a master craftsman!
Couldn't agree more!
That is what a true craftsman can do. Brilliant. Thanks for sharing.
Agreed. Dave is the man!
Dave does a great job on those. Awesome!
We agree!
They are beautiful pieces of work!
Agreed!
Absolutely beautiful work.
Agreed. I’m about to send Dave some more stock
I am extremely happy with the 3 sets I have. The spalted maple is still my favorite
That spalted maple was legit!
Now they are impressive. I love the original look.
Those are perfect! Rosewood? He made it look easy😂
We went into it thinking it was East Indian Rosewood. Once they were complete, we began to suspect that it’s authentic Brazilian RW. It came from an estate sale and Lord only knows how the previous owner acquired it
I had to make a bunch of these for my local school. Not hand made though, used my home shop CNC!
Beautiful stuff. Thanks for sharing.
I have the bolivian rosewood knob and tote on my bedrock 605, really made the restoration.
I remember that run of Bolivian RW ones he did. Those are great!
Beautiful work, a well prepared and thought out process. When I need to make one. I will cut lumber down to size with a handsaw, flatten it with a hand plane, trace the original and continue with hand tools, though I will use the bandsaw on some days. And that’s precisely why I’d much rather repair a broken tote than replace it 😂
I have plenty of broken ones for sale if you are anyone else is looking for one!
Nice work Dave, they look awesome mate
Really good work dave.
Awesome work, Dave.
Thank you! Cheers!
Extremely nice work Dave. MJ hope you and family have a great Thanksgiving. Semper Fi bud.
Happy Thanksgiving 🦃🍁🍽 to you as well Bill!
Excellent craftsmanship, I have a 5.5 corrugated of my grandfather's Bailey I would love to have new set , how do I go about it . Thank B.P
Feel free to email me at jplanefun@gmail.com
The ones in the video aren’t for sale but I have others available, including original rosewood totes
Congratulations..! It is fantastic !
I am about to make my own, but dave might get an order😂 The setup takes the time.
I’m sure he’d be more than happy to hook you up!
@@justplanefun so i just tell him which plane i need and thats it?
@@ohcrapwhatsnext - he can make totes using whatever species he has on hand, just let him know what you’d like. Another option is to send him a chunk of wood to use. But once y’all figure out species, then it’s easy peasy - he can make the size you need
Very nicely made.
Agreed. Dave is the man!
Perfect. Type of wood? How long was it cut and how was it dried? Is there an angle number for the tote hole? What is the finish used? Is there a specific grain direction? If these are trade secrets don’t share. Thanks
The wood is either East Indian rosewood or possibly the real deal - Brazilian RW. It was sourced from an estate sale so the origins of it are unknown.
For the other questions, I’ll have to defer to Dave
The angle for a Stanley No 5-8 tote is 27 degrees. I run the grain parallel with the sole of the plane just as Stanley did. As for the finish that’s my little secret, not ready to give that up just yet….
Dave - when you mill up the stock, do you have a specific thickness that you aim for? I’m assuming around an inch but wondering if you start with a more specific thickness?
For Stanley planes it’s .95” a bit less than 1”. Union x planes tend to be thinner at .90-.92. It just depends on the manufacturer.
@@DaveCorinth ok is that the final dimension? So am I correct in thinking that you probably start with stock right at about 1” and then after sanding get down to .95?
I plane the stock down before I route them. So for a Stanley I will plane stock down to about .95-97. If I leave them 1” thick it makes extra work sanding. I try to make the sanding process a easy as I can.
Very nice work.
That dude is amazing
Beautiful work - could you please comment with what router bit you are using? Thanks!
I use a router bit from Lee valley made for saw handles and totes.
It’s called “Variable Round Over Bit”
@@DaveCorinthI’d be curious if your able to comment on how you get perfect alignment when drilling the long hole? The first jig looks like there is a slanted shim - is that dialed in for a specific degree so if you rest the tote on then you get it bang on? The next clip where you drill from the other direction doesn’t involve a jig so was curious if you just eyeball it?
The jig I made has several shim ranging from 14 degrees up to 31 degrees. It allows me to drill the hole without tilting my drill press. I drill from both directions first from the top and then from the bottom. The key is to use a brad point drill bit. They don’t wonder nearly as bad as a standard twist bit.
@@DaveCorinththank you!
That’s craftsmanship!
Agreed! I think I have a round side 604 1/2 that one of these will look great on.
It is shocking how clumsy many plane "totes" have been made over the ages. The most comfortable one I have has a 100 years of wear to it and is so far from symmetrical. Anything that is not rosewood is likely to get a rasp run over it now...
Amazing work from yah both
Appreciate it! I mean, it’s mostly Dave but… 😅
great job, i made 2 handle. not as good but they work.
Functional is good!
Very nice.
Thank you! Cheers!
Very nice!
Dave did a great job!
Beautiful
Dave’s a Rockstar
Mind-blown.
It took some time to get the process down but Dave’s got it now!
So Nice!!
He’s got that process down to a science!
Perfection..
Right?!
Does Dave make totes for a stanley 36, asking for a friend 😅.
Couldn’t hurt to ask! He has a bunch of different templates now and I know he had some beech at one point
I have not yet made any sets for transitional planes but I’m certainly not opposed to doing so. I just haven’t had the chance or the tote and knob from a transitional with which to make a pattern. I always use Stanley originals to make the patterns. I’ve accumulated quite the library but currently don’t have any transitional sets.
@@DaveCorinthlet me check the stash and see if I have one on hand
Never give up secrets.
Hmmm… I like to share my techniques. Never much cared for a stingy craftsman.
Beautiful 0:20
Agreed!
I wish people would stop calling handles, 'totes'. The term is an internet forum invention, there's not a single mention of 'totes' in the entire documented history of Stanley.
I wish you the best of luck in your quest 🤓