Coachmakers Rabbet Plane

africanchippy, member

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I was inspired by an article in a 1987 FWW to build this plane. It is a reproduction of a type used by 19th century artisans. The body is made from Purpleheart and I ground the blade from a 3/4" spade bit. It seems to hold an edge reasonably well. The hardest part of construction was cutting the 1/4" mortise for the tang of the blade. Making the plane was soulfood and it is a joy to use.

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jackrascal writes: Well now! It be a small world when two fellow South Africans meet in such illustrious company. What a stunning little fellow you gave birth to. May he smooth your path as ye reach those heights. May they curl to the angels chippy.
Posted: 2:23 pm on March 7th

rggano writes: Bravo! Functional art at it's finest.
Posted: 11:55 am on April 24th

LarryLL writes: That is the best looking(prettiest) tool I have ever seen! How can you stand to actually use it?
Posted: 11:13 pm on April 23rd

tatsuhiko_oga writes: Beautiful!
Posted: 4:04 pm on April 23rd

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