Mitre Planes

[Harbo]

I have been reading Garret Hack's Handplane books and although Mitre Planes are mentioned briefly their function, other than the obvious, is not really explained - especially some of the longer ones (11").
Did they really have big mitres in the old days and surely other planes would have done the job just as well?
Are they not just big, low angled planes? Do they have other uses?


Rod :?

 

[Philly]

Rod
You're in luck - found this yesterday by our friend Chris Schwarz
Hope this helps
Philly

 

[Paul Chapman]

Very interesting article, Phil.

Cheers :wink:

Paul

 

[Harbo]

Thanks Phil.


Rod

 

[Anonymous]

Harbo

I used to use a #5 and then #6 on my shooting board which sees a lot of action

After a few visits to Philly's toolshop, sorry, workshop, i weakened and bought a #9

The difference is really quite amazing. The right tool for the job and I am happy it was worth the money (after 18 months of agonising over buying one)!

 

[David C]

Second that.

Great tool, and I agree with Chris S about the Hot Dog handle which makes it much more comfortable for shooting.

L-N now make one (Hot Dog), but keep a look out at car boot sales, I believe originals are very valuable.

David Charlesworth

 

[AHoman]

Great tool, and I agree with Chris S about the Hot Dog handle which makes it much more comfortable for shooting.

LN now offer the 9 with the hot dog sans side knob.

I enjoyed reading Chris S's article, too. Disagree strongly about the conclusions about pre- and post-revolutionary France's economy correlated to the amount of marquetry work being done.
-Andy

 

[Anonymous]

Great tool, and I agree with Chris S about the Hot Dog handle which makes it much more comfortable for shooting.

Forgot to mention that i made my own hotdog handle for it and i too find it more comfortable and easier to use