Comments on: Benefits of Being an Amateur Woodworker… http://rogersfinewoodworking.com/blog/2009/03/10/benefits-of-being-an-amateur-woodworker/ So many projects, so little time... Welcome to Woodworking A-D-D. Fri, 10 Sep 2010 14:30:29 -0700 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Shannon http://rogersfinewoodworking.com/blog/2009/03/10/benefits-of-being-an-amateur-woodworker/comment-page-1/#comment-1322 Shannon Tue, 17 Mar 2009 15:36:33 +0000 http://rogersfinewoodworking.com/blog/?p=147#comment-1322 The Stanley No 9 miter plane was very massive and meant to be used on it's side for shooting operations. As such the shoulders need to be perfectly square to the blade. Traditionally the blade is bedded at a low angle for end grain work. In the past year I have been using my low angle Jack more like the name implies and I am constantly changing the settings for different tasks. I have wanted a dedicated shooting plane and Phil's skew miter fits the bill. I like the self lubricating Goncalo Alves wood that it is made from, the sheer weight of the plane, and finally the skew aspect of the blade is unlike anything on the market right now. I have been researching the making of wooden planes for a while now and thought I would buy one from a master to study before buying my own. Actually I just received this plane in the mail today so I'll put it through it's paces and report back soon. The Stanley No 9 miter plane was very massive and meant to be used on it’s side for shooting operations. As such the shoulders need to be perfectly square to the blade. Traditionally the blade is bedded at a low angle for end grain work. In the past year I have been using my low angle Jack more like the name implies and I am constantly changing the settings for different tasks. I have wanted a dedicated shooting plane and Phil’s skew miter fits the bill. I like the self lubricating Goncalo Alves wood that it is made from, the sheer weight of the plane, and finally the skew aspect of the blade is unlike anything on the market right now.

I have been researching the making of wooden planes for a while now and thought I would buy one from a master to study before buying my own. Actually I just received this plane in the mail today so I’ll put it through it’s paces and report back soon.

]]> By: Neil http://rogersfinewoodworking.com/blog/2009/03/10/benefits-of-being-an-amateur-woodworker/comment-page-1/#comment-1316 Neil Mon, 16 Mar 2009 23:38:27 +0000 http://rogersfinewoodworking.com/blog/?p=147#comment-1316 Shannon...........my plane powess is limited, but curiousity high and have a question. At the end of the post you mention a shooting board. Is this plane, the skew mitre as you called it, specific to using with a shooting board?? I have noted the "skew" and understand the cutting aspect. If you get a chance could you explain this plane a bit. Thanks........Neil Shannon………..my plane powess is limited, but curiousity high and have a question. At the end of the post you mention a shooting board. Is this plane, the skew mitre as you called it, specific to using with a shooting board?? I have noted the “skew” and understand the cutting aspect. If you get a chance could you explain this plane a bit.

Thanks……..Neil

]]> By: Joey http://rogersfinewoodworking.com/blog/2009/03/10/benefits-of-being-an-amateur-woodworker/comment-page-1/#comment-1297 Joey Thu, 12 Mar 2009 17:26:50 +0000 http://rogersfinewoodworking.com/blog/?p=147#comment-1297 Nice looking pens, and a nice plane, should be a real nice addition to your shop. Thanks for sharing Joey Nice looking pens, and a nice plane, should be a real nice addition to your shop.

Thanks for sharing
Joey

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