Ok the herd is beginning to grow up a bit. We have a LN #4, LN Scrub, Stanley Rabbit, and a LV/V Block, and my Grand Dads old (circa 1950) “Ward” plan (something like an 18″ x 3″ fore plane) Xmass added to the family a LN Large Scraper, and a LV/V large router.
So as with a lot of growing families the home needs to get bigger. Thus I am thinking of building a new home for these. The plan at this point (until I learn better) is to build a 36″ wide by about 10″ tall by about a foot deep(for lack of better description) box. I will divide this into cubbies, with 1/4″ dividers in slots, I am thinking these have 9 cubbies, (for future growth in the family). And I will have a flip up door (sliding into a recess). I am thinking about putting in a spot for one of LV’s silica moisture thinkies (the 2X4X.5) and I am also thinking about putting a lip on the front to keep the planes only touching the wood at the front and back. I am also thinking of building the inside of the case from Maple. I would like to keep this kind of natural looking. So what finish? I am not fond of Poly for this type of thing as when (not if) it gets damaged it is very hard to fix. Maybe a BLO???
So the questions are. How much room do I need for future growth. (Right now I am going to pull out some dividers to get the 18″ plan in sideways) I plan on adding a wall tool cabinet above this (so I can put some planes in the new cabinets when ever I build it) but I would like to think about how many planes (less then a foot long) I may end up with, for standard use.
The next one is a question of design. Do I want to put in a lip or let the plans sit flat. If flat do I need a grove for the blade? If so how do I plan for this with planes I do not even know I need? Should I leave the wood as the shelf or put something else on it (cork?)
Materials is the next question. (see above for shelf materials) Is maple strong enough? Should I use something else?
Finish. Right now I am thinking the box, and the future tool box, will be either walnut or Mahogany or some such (If I am going to build it I may as well do it right) And I am thinking of the lighter inside (thus the maple) So is maple going to hold up and if so what finish to put on it?
Well I think that is about it. Obviously this is to solicit ideas on this. The herd needs a new coral so I do need to do something before something gets damaged.
Doug
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Maple should be fine. I would say make the cabinet about the size of one wall in your garage and you should be fine:) If you have to go smaller I would make it so a #7 or maybe a #8 will fit in the cabinet.
Planes are like chocolate chip cookies one or two is nice but a whole batch is better.
Troy
Doug, food for thought, I have been planning cases (if I ever get moved into the new place) 4' h x 3' w x 8-10-12" deep? with twin doors w/plexi. I currently use the LV tins but have looked into the electric Golden Rods- heaters- used in big gun safes (approx $25) in a false peg board chamber in the bottom with top and bottom vents. The door stiles would shiplap in the center and be under the extended top to retard dust entry. The case is all 3/4" stock due to the weight. I see one for bench and blocks, one for specialty planes and shaves and one for chisels,carving, cutting and measurement tools. Just my thoughts. Paddy
edit- mail me for interiors too wordy to post, lots of decisions.pfh
Edited 12/26/2007 11:56 pm ET by PADDYDAHAT
Paddy,
What, no french cleats for hangin 'em? Then you can move 'em around if ya wanna. Nice to see you are following the Norm tradition of ¾" all around!
I like the idea of the gun case heaters to keep 'em dry and rust free too. Sure makes my Christmas lights seem, well, old fashioned. But then again I am too.
Regards,
Bob @ Kidderville Acres
A Woodworkers mind should be the sharpest tool in the shop!
Edited 12/27/2007 9:35 am ET by KiddervilleAcres
Were do you get these gun heaters I have heard of them before (and for that matter how much elec. do they use?)
Doug
doug. see
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/search-handle-url/index=blended&field-keywords=golden%20rod&results-process=default&dispatch=search/ref=pd_sl_aw_tops-1_blended_27995721_1&results-process=default
several brands , different legnths $21 to $40. I would however look for the company ads in rifle/hunting mags or talk to the makers of gun safes in those ads to get to the specs. I have some but they are in NY and I am holidaying in my Tenn. digs till late Jan. Paddy
Hi Doug,
I hang my planes vertically in my tool cabinet. It allows me to keep every plane from my No 112 scraper to a No 8 jointer all together in the same place and use the space from the size difference of the planes for other tools. It's just a simple cabinet made out of red oak so that when I redesign my layout I can tear off the pockets that hold my planes and not feel bad about ruining nice wood.
As far as protecting the blades, I use old rectangular shaped refrigerator magnets (calendars, business cards) and place them on the mouth of the plane to protect the blade. This should work for you as well if you're going to build a box for your planes to slide into.
hope I helped
mike
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Edited 12/27/2007 9:27 am ET by mvflaim
Mel,
I see you are done. I am still working on mine. First one did out of green poplar cracked down the center something awful and has been consigned to the flames. I am interested in the depth you seem to be working with with. I started out trying to do a 6 in deep bowl and it has turned into something I don't like. The prorations are just off. I also like the big sweep gouge and scoop -- I need to get those tools. When I get something done, I remember my promise to post, not matter how it turns out
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