Does anybody recall seeing a magazine ad, New-Tools type column, or forum thread possibly 6-12 months ago about a new planemaker using a short cutting edge insert rather than a full length blade? I think the edge inserts required a special jig for sharpening due to the very short length. They were normal width but I dont think any longer than possibly 1/2″ or 1″ and dont recall how they attached to the plane body. I think this was a metal bodied plane and tending toward pricey – not something low end like the Rali type planes. I think the maker chimed in on a forum thread either here or 2 other forums I read, but I’m not having any luck locating it.
If you build it he will come.
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Maybe Blum Tool?
http://www.blumtool.com/
Hi Douglas
I can answer that quite easily since, coincidentally, I have just today received two planes, a smoother and a fore plane, from the Blum Tool Co. for review.
http://www.blumtool.com/index.html
First impressions are that they are are certainly striking looking and beautifully made. No chance to use them as yet.
These are wooden bodied planes. The blade system is indeed unique. I have only had a cursory examination but it looks very interesting.
More in due course.
Regards from Perth
Derek
Thanks guys. That's the one although not made of metal like I thought.If you build it he will come.
Derek,
I will be very interested in hearing your opinion of the Blum planes--very interesting concept and web site presentation! Did you also receive the sharpening jig or sharpening box? That concept is also very unique.
Will you be posting any initial observations prior to a full review?
Thanks,
Tony Z.
Hi Tony
Will you be posting any initial observations prior to a full review?
As a rule I don't post updates, per se, on planes I am reviewing until the article is complete. However I do respond to specific questions, if anyone has them.
Did you also receive the sharpening jig or sharpening box? That concept is also very unique.
Yes, in fact I received both the sharpening box (which has a variable angle setting - that is, can hone any angle - plus is designed to facilitate easier preparation of card scrapers) and a basic, fixed angle jig. Both use the same sharpening concept. The notable point is that this system may be used for common plane blades, not just those from his planes.
Gary does beautiful work. Everything is well made. I did choose the woods he used for these planes, but I must say they look nicer in person. I will try and post a few pictures later.
Regards from Perth
Derek
Thanks for the reply.. Awhile back I posted something on the Blum planes and as I recall it all boiled down to 'why bother' or maybe just my brain thought that.I thought they 'looked' really nice.. As in... A beautiful woman.. Never know till your up close and personal...Let us know what you think.. YOUR ARE THE EXPERT!
Douglas
As promised, here are the two review planes: Smoother and Fore plane.
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Regards from Perth
Derek
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