Good morning, Brothers,
Below is another recent project.
I had an old mitre plane in my collection that was not being used much.
I added a rosewood sole, and converted it to a shooting board plane.
I turned a simple knob with a tenon on the bottom. I then tested a few of my Forstner bits to see which would best fit the tenon. One was too large, and the other too small! So, I again reached for my drill blank set.
I found the drill blank that best fit the hole in my knob, re-mounted it on the lathe, and turned the tenon to fit the appropriate Forstner bit mortice.
I then found a 4 & 1/2 inch bronze lag bolt and turned the head to a more pleasant slotted-head configuration. I epoxied the knob in place, and tightened the bolt.
It feels very comfortable in the hand when riding in my shooting board.
I am considering the addition of a brass wear-plate on the "new" bottom of the plane...
Below is another recent project.
I had an old mitre plane in my collection that was not being used much.
I added a rosewood sole, and converted it to a shooting board plane.
I turned a simple knob with a tenon on the bottom. I then tested a few of my Forstner bits to see which would best fit the tenon. One was too large, and the other too small! So, I again reached for my drill blank set.
I found the drill blank that best fit the hole in my knob, re-mounted it on the lathe, and turned the tenon to fit the appropriate Forstner bit mortice.
I then found a 4 & 1/2 inch bronze lag bolt and turned the head to a more pleasant slotted-head configuration. I epoxied the knob in place, and tightened the bolt.
It feels very comfortable in the hand when riding in my shooting board.
I am considering the addition of a brass wear-plate on the "new" bottom of the plane...
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