A while back Jameel Abraham posted pictures of a plane that he fashioned from one of my small smoother kits. However the modifications that he made to the plane really turned it into a very different plane than the standard configuration. It improved the ergonomics, gave it a much more substantial presence and was really just an all around upgrade to the standard configuration. As I assumed would happen someone contacted me requesting that I build a plane for them in this style. The first order of business was to contact Jameel, even though he built the original plane from one of my plane bodies and related components the modifications were his visionary creation and I felt that I needed his permission to build this design. Jameel was flattered that someone would want a plane like his and whole heartedly gave me the go ahead to build the plane to his design. The following pics are the result of this endeavor. The plane is just under 2″ wide, 2.375″ tall and 6.5″ long. The infill wood is more of that 60 year old Picasso rosewood, one of the finest pieces of rare wood that I’ve had the pleasure to work. Given the sizable contribution that Jameel has put into this project I’ve decided to call this the “J” plane.
Thanks for looking,
Ron Brese
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Ron
As always, beautiful work!!
Jeff
If you open those images your brains will fall out! That is spectacular and must be a dream to hold. MY, that made my day.
Morgan
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Morgan,I looked thru your landscape portfolio, that's some impressive stuff man!RonIf you're too open minded your brains will fall out.
Thanks Ron,
I made a career choice many years ago, and woodworking did not win. It is interesting how things go, I have been building here for 15 years. This year I was finally recognized by our local magazines. 3 of my designs and exteriors will be featured articles, and we have appeared on HGTV's Landscapers Challange. It is a nice feeling that what you thought was good design, is to others.
Your work and the photographs are stunning, what an exceptional tool. Kudos to you for recognizing the modifcations of others as intellectual property. It makes a great story for a great tool. <!----><!----><!---->
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The plane is gorgeous but honestly, I was more taken with the story. That speaks volumes about the maker. A craftsman and a gent.
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Ron,
You never fail to amaze me. I read Chris Schwarz's article (praise) in the latest Popular Woodworking on your smoothing plane. Resisting... resisting... resisting...
Chris @ www.flairwoodwork.spaces.live.com
- Success is not the key to happines. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful. - Albert Schweitzer
Ron and Jameel ,
As much as I like the 650-XX, this is an excellent variation of that chassis. A real keeper!
-Chuck
Ron,
Thanks a lot - now you've ruined another keyboard!
As for me brains well all I can say is I'm still looking for them after seeing your first plane here. If ya happen to see 'em just tell 'em to take a left on Diamond Pond Rd., 2nd house on the right.
Gawd that's gorgeous!
In desperate need of hydration,
Bob @ Kidderville Acres
A Woodworkers mind should be the sharpest tool in the shop!
Bob,Funny thing is, I was looking at this plane last night and was thinking how I sure would like to have one myself! (grin)Ron BreseIf you're too open minded your brains will fall out.
Funny thing is, I was looking at this plane last night and was thinking how I sure would like to have one myself! (grin)
It must be sheer torture not to be able to afford your own tools:-))If you build it he will come.
Doug,Well at least I get to have them for a little while.Ron BreseIf you're too open minded your brains will fall out.
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