Traditional wedge abutment smoother.

[swagman]

What a lovely, crisp little plane. The craftsmanship is off the charts. Photography is stunning as well.

Thanks Charles. I checked the total weight of this smoother; 0.8 kg (1 lb 12 oz).

http://www.craftsy.com/blog/2015/04/wooden-hand-planes/

Stewie;

 

[Tony Zaffuto]

Nice job Stewie!

 

[swagman]

I mentioned earlier in the thread that I had sharpened the iron up to 1200 grit (ceramic stone). To achieve a much keener edge I rely on a Japanese Waterstone ( aoto nakatogi ; 3000 - 5000 grt). http://www.tomonagura.com/jnats/japanes ... ssary.html

But here's the kicker; I don't use water to lubricate the top surface of the stone.

Stewie;

 

[D_W]

Stewie, you're using dan's honing oil on a blue tanba aoto?

What's your assessment of the hardness of that stone. most are sloppy soft, but there are a few hard ones here and there (of the tanba aoto). Dealers usually ask a lot for the hard ones, though.

 

[swagman]

Stewie, you're using dan's honing oil on a blue tanba aoto?

What's your assessment of the hardness of that stone. most are sloppy soft, but there are a few hard ones here and there (of the tanba aoto). Dealers usually ask a lot for the hard ones, though.

Hi David. Soaked in water, sloppy soft is an apt description for this type of Japanese Stone. Hence the move to using a honing oil as a surface lubricant. Less slurry to contend with; and a much more stable base to work the iron across.

Stewie;