Popular Woodworking 2005-08 № 149, страница 77
Here the blade and holder are ready Carve the recess for the head of the thumbscrew as to be fitted into the plane body. shown here. out as: "Nothing touches the work surface behind the leading edge." To achieve this, the Allen wrench is ground flat on the bottom, with the angle rising steadily from the cutting edge to the back with about V8" of rise. This will ensure that it will avoid skating off without being able to cut. The top surface is ground last to give an approach angle of 30°. Both top and bottom grinding need to result in a cutting edge that lays flat to the work surface. This is a trial-and-error process that will take some fussing to get right. I prefer a belt sander for the finish work. It is an opportunity to use up a partially worn belt. The advantage of the belt sander for finish grinding is achieving a flat surface, good control, and a cool working surface while using water to dip the blade. A tool is a problem-solving device. The most important part of any tool is your eye for knowing when and where to use it, and your hands to guide it to the solution. So put your new router plane to use right now. Clamp a scrap of 2 x 4 that's 1' long in your bench vise. Draw a slot 1" wide and 6" long. Now use a chisel to define the edges, and chip out a little waste at the stop end of the slot. Set your plane for V8" deep, and go for it. A wood plane with its special cutter and holder is in your hands to make it work. It's a valuable new tool for less than $5. PW 3/8"x11/2" thumbscrew Wing nut Grind the cutter to a 30° angle. Grinding manufacturers don't recommend side grinding but I've always felt safe. Be sure to give your router plane a trial run as soon as you're done sharpening the iron. SUPPLIES Reid Tool Supply Co. 800-253-0421 or reidtool.com 1 • 5/16" hex key (Allen wrench) #AHK-28, $0.58 1 • 3/8" malleable iron thumbscrew, 1V2" long #MIT-23, $2.15 1 • 3/8" malleable iron thumb (wing) nut #MIN-4, $1.35 1 • 5/16" flat washer #HHW-0100, $0.07 1 • 4" square file, V32" #GRO-32-414, $5.15 Prices correct at time of publication. Plan 5/i6" Allen wrench Section popwood.com I 75 |
