[Herb Stoops]

The first one was that little guy that hurt my hand to use. I thought if I made it larger to get a better grip it would be better. But not so, still was a pretty plane but not so pretty to use, Then I fixed it on the 3rd try.
Pic 1. is the first one you have already seen. The last picture is a reject block plane I threw in to fill out the upload.

Herb

 

[DesertRatTom]

Extreme shapes do no not necessarily fit the hand. Beautiful sculpture though.

 

[Herb Stoops]

For some reason one picture didn't load, the 3 planes lined up together.

HErb

 

[Cherryville Chuck]

Did the handsaw type handle solve the problem and do you use it one handed or two handed? I meant to ask earlier where you get the pin from that holds the wedge and blade in.

 

[Stick486]

Herb...
They are AWESOME!!!!!

 

[Herb Stoops]

Did the handsaw type handle solve the problem and do you use it one handed or two handed? I meant to ask earlier where you get the pin from that holds the wedge and blade in.

Yes the handsaw handle works very well,I still have to use 2 hands, Chuck, It feels real good and doesn't require much downward pressure with the handle tilted forward. I buy the brass rod from McMaster Carr in 2' or 3' lengths.
I went out in the shop today and the planes were sitting there in the sunshine, so I had to take pictures of the grain shining out.

Herb

 

[gmercer_48083]

Herb, If you don't mind my asking...Why is the block plane a rejected plane? It looks proportional in shape, is it bevel up or down?

 

[TwoSkies57]

Now I like that little fellow....You're having too much fun Herb!!

I'll tell ya what... ****don't hold your breath on this, just sayin****

I have a huge old anvil that I'm trying to work a deal on with a black smithing group. The deal I'm tryng to make is trade the anvil for 400 and hands on training at their site to make several Damascus steel blanks. A couple of knife blanks and several plane iron blanks. If the deal comes thru, I'll gladly send ya an iron for the small plane...
Now like I said, don't hold your breath, but maybe keep a finger or two crossed

 

[sreilly]

Beautiful planes regardless of use. More like artwork then tools. So it appears there's another USA plane maker to compete with Lie-Nielsen......

 

[honesttjohn]

Herb may be making TWO planes for each of his ww club members this Xmas!!

He's such a nice man ....... talented too.

 

[TenGees]

Herb, I worked for a guy whose favourite tool was the hammer. He collected them and occasionally lined them up to admire them. Your planes would make a much more admirable line-up!

 

[marecat3]

They are very pretty

 

[Herb Stoops]

Now I like that little fellow....You're having too much fun Herb!!

I'll tell ya what... ****don't hold your breath on this, just sayin****

I have a huge old anvil that I'm trying to work a deal on with a black smithing group. The deal I'm tryng to make is trade the anvil for 400 and hands on training at their site to make several Damascus steel blanks. A couple of knife blanks and several plane iron blanks. If the deal comes thru, I'll gladly send ya an iron for the small plane...
Now like I said, don't hold your breath, but maybe keep a finger or two crossed

I can't pass up a deal like that. PM me when you are ready.
Herb

 

[Herb Stoops]

Beautiful planes regardless of use. More like artwork then tools. So it appears there's another USA plane maker to compete with Lie-Nielsen......

Thanks, but wishful thinking, I have a ways to go on that.
Herb

 

[JFPNCM]

Nothing plain about those planes. Sorry couldn’t resist. Well done Herb.

 

[Herb Stoops]

Herb, If you don't mind my asking...Why is the block plane a rejected plane? It looks proportional in shape, is it bevel up or down?

It has a small chip out of the edge of the sole. But it works good so I am keeping it for my use. See pic.
All these are 45° bed angle and bevel down,

Herb

 

[thomas1389]

Herb, these are not plains to be used. They should be behind locked glass doors. Absolutely beautiful.

 

[gmercer_48083]

It has a small chip out of the edge of the sole. But it works good so I am keeping it for my use. See pic.
All these are 45° bed angle and bevel down,

Herb

There is a story with every plane you make. Every plane has character.

 

[neville9999]

Great work. N