Monday, January 3, 2011

Creating Basic Shapes with a #6 Round Molding Plane

How do I make rabbets?

What are the reasons for making rabbets and chamfers? 


What can I do with a single round? Well...

No fillets, 60 degrees of circle, tips of rabbets at 30 degrees

1 fillet, 60 degrees of circle, tips of rabbets at 30 degrees

Do you want the fillet at the bottom instead of the top?

2 fillets, 60 degrees of circle, tips of rabbets at 30 degrees

No fillets, 90 degrees of circle, tips of rabbets at 45 degrees

1 fillet, 90 degrees of circle, tips of rabbets at 45 degrees

2 fillets, 90 degrees of circle, tips of rabbets at 45 degrees

Flutes? You'll need a plow plane or table saw.


What can I do with a single hollow?



4 comments:

  1. Again great stuff. You can do an awful lot with sketch up and it is certainly not a waste of time.

    jim Marsh

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  2. You cannot believe how many little pieces of poplar I have gone through practicing everything you have presented in your blog. Once again, thanks.

    Ken

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  3. Is there a good reference for how to adjust the plane to produce a nice thin shaving once the blade is sharp? Thanks for the help, Kevin

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  4. I addressed the subject of setting the iron in my book and upcoming dvd. I imagine that Larry and Don both addressed this subject in their videos too.

    If, however, you are unable to take a fine shaving after several attempts then you may have other issues. To take a fine shaving the sole of the plane must be flat along its length.

    I will always recommend flattening the sole of a moulding plane as the first step of tuning up an antique. Do not buy a plane that you do not have the means to flatten.

    The issue may be the result of several other factors, but I'd check this first.
    Matt

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