Gratuitous Plane ****......warning, explicit images.....

[jimi43]

They're GORGEOUS Paul!

I think in this instance, with Cliftons, they are so iconically British that the addition of the anniversary stamp with all the associated additional cost etc...is justified.

I would do exactly what you are doing. Use them and then polish them and keep them indoors!

Mark...is it just me or does that squared off HOCK look totally wrong on the Stanley? I'm thinking of making a 4mm one myself for my No5 1/2 and see what it does to improve the beast. Just as an exercise don'tcha know!

Jim

 

[Waka]

Am I allowed to post mine?

 

[Harbo]

Yes Tony you have a really drooling set!


Rod

 

[Waka]

Nice little family of S & S's

I'll post the Norris's tomorrow.

 

[jimi43]

A classic example of an experienced skier, who, with enough funds, takes the black run to Utopia!

Beautiful WAKA.....simply beautiful.

Jim

 

[woodbloke]

I managed to resist for a while but then had to give in :mrgreen:

And yes, they have all been used Paul (Chapman), but cleaned off scrupulously afterwards of course :lol:

Cheers, Paul

Nice try Paul, but no cigar...it's not a complete set (hammer) :lol: - Rob

 

[Paul Chapman]

Nice try Paul, but no cigar...it's not a complete set (hammer) :lol: - Rob

And it can't be because I have one of the #21s

And that one has my name on it 8)

Cheers :wink:

Paul

 

[woodbloke]

And that one has my name on it 8)

Cheers :wink:

Paul

I'll take the personal name plane name thingie and up you one Paul :lol: This one doesn't have 'Woodbloke' on the side, but if you scrutinize the front of it:

you'll see in small, felt tip writing the initials 'JK' and yes, it's an original :mrgreen: :mrgreen: 8) 8) with the shavings that came with it, produced by no less than Krenov himself - Rob

 

[paulm]

And it can't be because I have one of the #21s

And that one has my name on it 8)

Cheers :wink:

Paul

Vandal :shock: :lol:

 

[markturner]

Oh lordy...... what have I started!! Guys, I now have some serious plane envy... I really like the Cliftons, might have to get myself one just for the hell of it, they have a beautiful look and feel to them. keep them coming guys, lets see what collections everyone has!

Cheers, mark

 

[jimi43]

I see Cliftons as the "Morgans" (old factory) of the plane fraternity whereas S&S such as those owned by WAKA are the top of the range Rolls Royces (before they too sold their soul to the Devil)....

I mean....that has to be the Mona Lisa of the tool world....

I think if I had the money to afford just a small one...I would be scared to use it...really scared...and that is pointless to me. They are meant to be used and then cherished for many generations...passed down from father to son. And even that cannot be assumed these days.

Oh well...we can dream!

Jim

 

[Waka]

I see Cliftons as the "Morgans" (old factory) of the plane fraternity whereas S&S such as those owned by WAKA are the top of the range Rolls Royces (before they too sold their soul to the Devil)....

I mean....that has to be the Mona Lisa of the tool world....

I think if I had the money to afford just a small one...I would be scared to use it...really scared...and that is pointless to me. They are meant to be used and then cherished for many generations...passed down from father to son. And even that cannot be assumed these days.

Oh well...we can dream!

Jim

Jim

You're right about using them, when I first got them I put them away and didn't use them for months. To make myself use them I sold most of my other planes, this ment that they had to taste wood.

They are still a pleasure to use and will be handed down in my family.

 

[woodbloke]

One of us though :-" :-" got to use them for the first time - Rob

 

[markturner]

Out of interest, how much are the Sauer planes? There are no prices on the classic tools website.....which usually means one thing - if you have to ask, you cant afford it !!!!

 

[woodbloke]

Out of interest, how much are the Sauer planes? There are no prices on the classic tools website.....which usually means one thing - if you have to ask, you cant afford it !!!!

Probably best to PM Waka. I know roughly how much the tiny rebate plane was (similar to the one that Aled makes). Interestingly, if you take F&C there's a piece in it this month by Karl Holtey explaining the disadvantages of infils and why he's moved away from them - Rob

 

[Benchwayze]

My latest 'slope' is a yen (NPI) for some Japanese chisels.

Then I shall need a good shooting board;
then I shall have to try the dividers method of setting out;
then I shall have to replace my lost copy of the Alan Peters book, just to feel good;
then I shall have to get a new dovetailing mallet;
then I shall have to buy some exotic timbers to give some point to cutting nice dovetails,
then I shall decide I need Japanese chisels for morticing too. and then.....

Well you know how it goes folks! :mrgreen:

(hammer)

John

 

[woodbloke]

My latest 'slope' is a yen (NPI) for some Japanese chisels.

John

If I recollect John, you bought some Narex's personally from Matthew at last year's Bash...fancy a change, or have they not worked out? - Rob

 

[Benchwayze]

It's just me Rob... I am addicted to chisels!

Seriously,the Narex are fine tools.
I am trying to resist the urge to find out about the hollow back single-bevel variety. Also, if I don't spend it Rob, the taxman will take most of it from my offspring! :evil:

John

 

[woodbloke]

It's just me Rob... I am addicted to chisels!

Seriously,the Narex are fine tools.
I am trying to resist the urge to find out about the hollow back single-bevel variety. Also, if I don't spend it Rob, the taxman will take most of it from my offspring! :evil:

John

John, I'd give Matt a PM and ask if he'd let you have one (say around 15mm) on appro...but beware, the 'Slope' is steepish! (hammer) :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :lol: - Rob

 

[Benchwayze]

I never thought of that Rob and it's a good idea. But I'll let Matt enjoy his Easter break first.

Regards
John

Dunno why the forum is showing me as offline. I never ticked no box!!! :mrgreen: