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KnightKit_Jack_07.jpgKnightKit Shortened Horn191 viewsI originally left the tote horn the full length that it was on the one Steve provided with the kit. After looking at it and thinking some, I decided it was way too long. It didn't look good, and it was getting in the way. I shortened it by probably half its length, and I like both appearance and functionality better.Chuck MyersApr 03, 2008
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KnightKit_Jack_08.jpgKnightKit Shortened Horn Closeup124 viewsChuck MyersApr 03, 2008
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KnightKit_Jack_09.jpgKnightKit Wedged Tote109 viewsThe glue joint between plane body and tote failed while I was re-shaping the tote. It didn't come out because the front-to-back fit was very nice. There was a bit of side-to-side wobble, though, because I'd left the mortise a tad too wide when fitting the two halves of the body together. I tapped a couple of very thin wedges into the gap and used thin CA glue to make the fix permanent (I hope). Still needs a little cleanup in this picture.Chuck MyersApr 03, 2008
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KnightKit_Jack_01.jpgKnightKit Side View204 viewsLooks like it will be a great addition to the arsenal.Chuck MyersApr 02, 2008
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KnightKit_Jack_06.jpgKnightKit Mouth155 viewsQuite a bit wider than one would want for a smoother, to accommodate the thicker shavings from heavier work. The sole is cocobolo, rather than the ipe Steve provides with the kit. Again, it's an aesthetic thing for me. Ipe is a great wood for plane soles, as it wears well and has good natural lubricity. It's kind of a pukey color to me, though, and it didn't look all that good with the bubinga used for the rest of the body.Chuck MyersApr 02, 2008
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KnightKit_Jack_05.jpgKnightKit Toe121 viewsI chose chamfers consistent with early woodies as finishing detail, rather than the graceful curves Steve uses on his finished planes. It's less work, and I like the traditional look better. It's all a matter of taste--in this case perhaps my poor taste. In this picture you can see the thin strip of cocobolo inlay I aded between the two halves Steve provided with the kit.Chuck MyersApr 02, 2008
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KnightKit_Jack_04.jpgKnightKit Throat149 viewsShavings clear easily. With cambered iron, this plane will be used for moderately rapid removal of stock. I'm not wild about the hex bolt in the lever cap (aesthetically speaking), but I've already found that something more than finger tight is needed when taking off pretty thick shavings. I'll be looking for another alternative, but may end up keeping this if functionality demands.Chuck MyersApr 02, 2008
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KnightKit_Jack_03.jpgKnightKit Tote123 viewsMade from East Indian rosewood using white oak blank provided with the kit as a template. I don't care for the look of an oak tote on a plane made of darker wood.Chuck MyersApr 02, 2008
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KnightKit_Jack_02.jpgKnightKit Other Side146 viewsChuck MyersApr 02, 2008
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Breakthrough.jpgFerrule Breakthrough405 viewsThis is what can happen if you get carried away removing material from a flare nut when shaping a ferrule.Chuck MyersMar 29, 2008
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Three_Floats_Side.jpgPlane Makers Floats--Side View195 viewsThis picture gives a better idea of what the edge floats look like.Chuck MyersMar 29, 2008
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Three_Floats.jpgPlane Makers Floats--Edge View130 viewsTwo edge floats 3/16" and 1/8" in thickness flanking side float (3/16" thick).Chuck MyersMar 28, 2008
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