What size drill bit did u use in your brace for the hitch pin to go thru? Looking forward to building this. Great work Reed planes and james keep it up!
Great idea! I would comment that the use of a flat head screw isn't appealing though. An allen wrench head maybe, would work better? Other than that, this is a really cool idea and the video was great as usual, thanks again!!!
I made a tapered dovetail slot in the end of my bench that I put a wedge into to do the same thing. It works well but was a pain to get right, I think this would work better. Although I do like the fact that mine just needs hit hard with a hammer! On the downside, it's not adjustable and doesn't sit flush with the top so there's just a hole when not in use. On this one, I think I'd make it wider and with a screw and two pins for guiding. The up/down motion looked a little wobbly on just a single screw (I realise that has zero effect on function!).
This is a good ol' simple fix to a problem and you can't knock that. The one change I might make is to upgrade the basic machine screw to something with a flip up handle or something similar to make it a tool-less operation.
Pretty interesting indeed, James! Fantastic work! 😃 To be honest I don't like the idea of using a screwdriver for this... But other than that, it's brilliant! 😃 Happy holidays! And stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
As a sheetmetal guy transitioning to wood, this is an interesting concept and appears to be infinitely adjustable. Nice video. The crash at the end wasn't funny, I work on aircraft!
I often have many different types of the same tool so that I can show them in use for different teaching methods. I don't think any bench needs more than one. But for teaching it's often good to have multiple different methods.
How did you decide on that location for the block? Are you using anything else to hold the work piece in place, or just pushing the piece into the block with the plane?
Just pushing straight is the key. If you do not push the plane forward correctly then the stop will not work as the wood will move off to the side. This type of stop gives feedback so you know if you are planning correctly. Guides to the location are in the instructions.
Just the planning stop. Nothing else holds the board. As long as you're pushing in line with it. That's all you need. Usually if you're right-handed you put it at the left end of the bench and fairly close to the edge. If your left handed then you put it at the right end of the bench.
Interesting idea. I made a wide planing stop using a couple short dowels to fit in a pair of dog holes, connecting a piece of 2”x6”x1/4” maple that serves as my wide planing stop. Only problem with it is that when I take it out (which I don’t do often, I must admit), it tends to walk away and hide on me. Hmm. My intracranial wheels are turning.
Neat idea, thanks for sharing. As an aside, that is definitely not "real" ipe. I have some real ipe and literally can't drive a nail into it, certainly can't scratch it and cut it with a hand saw as easily as you did. The stuff sinks in water, splinters burn like crazy, dust is a weird yellow, and I have pieces that have been in ground contact, southern Michigan, for 16 years without a sign of rot.
It is decently fun stuff to play with. This actually came from a friend In Brazil who harvests it. It is fun to try and light it on fire. It has a fire rating near concrete.
Around old hand tools. A standard screw head is just convenient. And Alan would be more satisfying. But often would take more time as you would have to find your Allen wrench.
Thanks James. Happy Holidays everyone
I just got my kit from the mailbox! I sure got it fast! Thanks Wright's.
How can this be, first again. Thanks for all of the great content!
Woot woot. Might have a new king of first.
Very clever solution! If Rex hadn't already devised a solution compatible with his bench I would have loved to try this method!
I love Jeff's ideas so far.
Thanks!
What size drill bit did u use in your brace for the hitch pin to go thru? Looking forward to building this. Great work Reed planes and james keep it up!
I think it was a 1/8" but I do not know for sure. I just held the pin up to my bits and picked one that was a bit bigger.
Merry Christmas!
I like this stop, I think it will work well in my style of bench... finally.
I’ve seen some Japanese woodworkers do this on planing boards. Looks good 👍
Very cool I really like that it’s wood on wood and the adjustable is a beautiful thing. Take Care
Great idea! I would comment that the use of a flat head screw isn't appealing though. An allen wrench head maybe, would work better?
Other than that, this is a really cool idea and the video was great as usual, thanks again!!!
Yes and no. On the other hand, you will always have a flat head around.
Oh! That is interesting... new idea for the bench. Thanks for showing this.
I made a tapered dovetail slot in the end of my bench that I put a wedge into to do the same thing. It works well but was a pain to get right, I think this would work better. Although I do like the fact that mine just needs hit hard with a hammer! On the downside, it's not adjustable and doesn't sit flush with the top so there's just a hole when not in use.
On this one, I think I'd make it wider and with a screw and two pins for guiding. The up/down motion looked a little wobbly on just a single screw (I realise that has zero effect on function!).
Brilliant!! A draw bore pin!
This is a good ol' simple fix to a problem and you can't knock that. The one change I might make is to upgrade the basic machine screw to something with a flip up handle or something similar to make it a tool-less operation.
Great mate, thanks sincerely, looking forward to my first purchase from WW arriving
Wow! James, the end, just wow!!! (I wish i had that wit for dad jokes, thank you!)
Always splendide ! Love that gentleman!
Simple ideas are the best, thanks!
How to make planing stop? Take plane away. Easy, job done!😁
Pretty interesting indeed, James! Fantastic work! 😃
To be honest I don't like the idea of using a screwdriver for this... But other than that, it's brilliant! 😃
Happy holidays! And stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
This is so cool! Thanks for sharing!
As a sheetmetal guy transitioning to wood, this is an interesting concept and appears to be infinitely adjustable. Nice video. The crash at the end wasn't funny, I work on aircraft!
Very cool 😎
I was thinking of something similar using 4 screws to make an adjustable thickness planing jig
Interesting idea. What made you decide to put one in given that you have metal ones already? Just experimenting?
I often have many different types of the same tool so that I can show them in use for different teaching methods. I don't think any bench needs more than one. But for teaching it's often good to have multiple different methods.
Hei great videos. Could you make a video on how to sharpen the vintage brace countersink bits?
I thought about doing that but there are so many different styles of them that I would always feel bad because I wouldn't be able to hit them all.
How did you decide on that location for the block? Are you using anything else to hold the work piece in place, or just pushing the piece into the block with the plane?
Just pushing straight is the key. If you do not push the plane forward correctly then the stop will not work as the wood will move off to the side. This type of stop gives feedback so you know if you are planning correctly. Guides to the location are in the instructions.
Just the planning stop. Nothing else holds the board. As long as you're pushing in line with it. That's all you need. Usually if you're right-handed you put it at the left end of the bench and fairly close to the edge. If your left handed then you put it at the right end of the bench.
Interesting idea. I made a wide planing stop using a couple short dowels to fit in a pair of dog holes, connecting a piece of 2”x6”x1/4” maple that serves as my wide planing stop. Only problem with it is that when I take it out (which I don’t do often, I must admit), it tends to walk away and hide on me. Hmm. My intracranial wheels are turning.
Neat idea, thanks for sharing. As an aside, that is definitely not "real" ipe. I have some real ipe and literally can't drive a nail into it, certainly can't scratch it and cut it with a hand saw as easily as you did. The stuff sinks in water, splinters burn like crazy, dust is a weird yellow, and I have pieces that have been in ground contact, southern Michigan, for 16 years without a sign of rot.
It is decently fun stuff to play with. This actually came from a friend In Brazil who harvests it. It is fun to try and light it on fire. It has a fire rating near concrete.
The demon possessed sucking machine, now I know why I hate vacuuming with a passion 😂🤣
Not necessary, I know, but what if you put a wiper on the sides? Cut a tiny rabbet and glue some felt
Sounds like a great idea.
Why would they use a slot screw rather than hex?
Around old hand tools. A standard screw head is just convenient. And Alan would be more satisfying. But often would take more time as you would have to find your Allen wrench.
Flat head screws are also made with cross, hex and torx shapes, so choose your favorite! I might make this with a hex flat head.
A lot of others were saying a recessed thumb screw. That way you wouldn't need any tools.
I did this very thing. Also bought a cheap 5/16 allen wrench at the LHS that will live in the tool tray.
Much safer than making a hydroplaning stop
A hex socket headed counter sunk screw would be better.
I think the winning thought right now is a recessed thumb screw so you don't need any tools.
By persuasion I assume you mean the descriptive adjectives you called the pin not recorded on your family oriented videos right?😂
Hey James,
Are your kids still young enough that they don't give you grief over the dad jokes? 🙄
oh they are starting to get to the eye rolling stage. things are starting to get fun!