Last week I completed a router plane made from a scrap of Osage Orange rescued from a pile of firewood. The blade is from Veritas. What a thing of beauty!
James I was going to make one of these and still may. However I recently found a 71 1/2 Stanley (with rosewood handles) at a “junk” shop in Ohio. The lady only wanted $15.00 !!! With a little cleanup it’s turned into a real nice addition to the shop.
Hi James, this is such an informative video, and a highly approachable project. I made my own (I am a noob) in less than 5 hours and it works like a dream! Instead of the U-bolt, I used a small piece of 1/2" flat steel bar, and it works equally well. I wish I could post the pictures here. I am an eager DIYer and your videos always help me be a happy craftsman.
I really like the vee groove around the edges..... it reminds me of a scratched beading on old shelves me Dad has in the garage 😁 I gotta find me some of that hard Walnut, it's the brightest Walnut ive ever seen 😂🤣 You must need a whole shelf dedicated to jus routers at this stage James 🤔😂 I enjoyed this lad 😁🤙
I agree circular cuts are going to be harder than straight cuts. When I bought the router plane, I bought the scoring set for inlays. 👍🤓But I also want to make beading cutter’s too.😊 I’m trying to avoid my powered routers.
This was helpful to me; I need to learn as much as I can about how these simple router planes function. I have a plan to make a router plane with a base of stainless steel plate glued with high strength rubber cement to a block of hardwood. The rubber cement means that there is enough flex to allow the wood and steel to expand and contract a little differently without the tool tearing itself apart. If this works I will have a home made router plane as stable as a solid metal one but better looking and shaped just for my own hands and preferences. I hope it works but if not I'll be out less than £10 in materials because I got the hardwood for nothing.
That sounds like a great idea. I would probably use high glue rather than contact cement. It has a slightly better bond and more long-term flexibility.
James - what a great build - thank you!! Gotta make one now. I noticed that your large one has the cutter close to the right end with a long span on the left side. Is this so you can have lots of leverage to hold it flat when routing near the end? Would it make sense to have a similar mounting set-up on the left side as well so you can have leverage on the right - just move the cutter over???
It is there to give a large reference surface for doing tenons. You could make it long on both sides, but that would make it a much larger tool. But with it just being on one side you can just flip the iron if you want to.
You will need a very specific chisel set to create the Modem connection. They are RJ toothed chisels. But if anybody can figure it out it would be you.
Nicely done! I have a question though for router planes. Like you, I make excuses t use my router plane since I purchased it! My question: have you ever seen jigs/guides for the router plane like circle cutting guide for an electric router? I’m experimenting with some designs. Thanks Mark. PS: Your series of videos are really excellent!
The problem with that is the cutter is longer then it is wide so if the circle is too small it would jam in the cut. Also, going in a circle means that you will be going across the grain as well as against and with the grain. This means you would have to score the path in font of the cutting iron so you do not tear out the work. with all of that is is usually easer to just freehand carve it. but where their is a will there is a way.
ya. that is the down side of making the video. you can use the veritas irons, though they cost a bit more and I think they are almost out of stock too. also there is another on in amazon, but it is on a 2 month back order last time I checked.
I notice in both this video and streaming video, you didn't spend anytime making sure the router blade is vertical to the base. Is that not as important as I thought it was?
I use the square to lay out the cut line for it. As long as I cut nicely along that line that's all that really matters. And with a small cutter like 3/8 of an inch it really doesn't matter that much. if you're out of alignment degree or 2 you really won't notice it in the function.
Yeah. They sold out soon after the live video this week. You can also get cutters from Veritas. You just have to cut the slot a little differently for it and there's a couple others on Amazon that you can get.
Usually they deform the threads so much that you have to spend a lot of time to actually get them to work afterwards. I was surprised that in this case it did not. That was unusual
I've given up on trying to locate any kind of hand tool like a router or plane. For me, this is the way to go. It would also make amazing practice for a newbie like me :)
Every Wood by Wright video: - Drill it - Make a stop cut - Chisel out the waste - Chamfer every corner - Carve it - Scrape it - Drown it in Boiled Linseed Oil You make it so simple, & I like that. It's easy to get overwhelmed, especially when you see people like Paul Sellers (phenomenal woodworker) do everything exact & perfect every time, or you see others say that you absolutely MUST do something a certain way. I really like your reality-driven organic approach, because that's how I built the things I have been the most proud of. No atomically precise measurements - just dive in, hold the pieces up together, and cut what looks good. 👍👍
@@WoodByWrightHowTo I've had issues finding good auger bits for a brace. Do you use a hex adapter with what looks like modern bits? Any preferences or brands you recommend?
Just started making one using 3/4 stock. I'll post an update soon on the face book group. Planing on using a hose clamp and a allen key for the clamp and the knife for the plane
I don't have any way to access a router plane iron in my country, I never even saw a hand router either used or commercially avaible. Is there is a way to make this possible with a chisel/ plane blade etc. Thank you for information its pretty nice video!
For a simple blade, use an allan key. You probably have to heat it first, then file it to shape and then sharpen, but a decent size alan key will be a good starting point to work with, because of its shape.
Thank you guys but the ones i owned to date were always made from pretty soft metals. Even i would find one hardened i need to make heat treatment procces if i am not mistaken and i don't have the gear
@@mizikacibalik I'd probably try with the soft metal. Shape it with a file and see how you get on. It might be okay, or you might have to sharpen it every five minutes, but at least you would have practice at making one. I use a propane torch for any metal hardening, which works well.
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Last week I completed a router plane made from a scrap of Osage Orange rescued from a pile of firewood. The blade is from Veritas. What a thing of beauty!
Ooh. That sounds like a fun one.
James I was going to make one of these and still may. However I recently found a 71 1/2 Stanley (with rosewood handles) at a “junk” shop in Ohio. The lady only wanted $15.00 !!! With a little cleanup it’s turned into a real nice addition to the shop.
WOW!! nice find!
You stole it for $15. Nice buy.
Just carve "WPS" somewhere on the router, press it and it'll automatically connect 😁
Well presented. Liked the groove touch- simplicity and functional.
Hi James, this is such an informative video, and a highly approachable project. I made my own (I am a noob) in less than 5 hours and it works like a dream! Instead of the U-bolt, I used a small piece of 1/2" flat steel bar, and it works equally well. I wish I could post the pictures here. I am an eager DIYer and your videos always help me be a happy craftsman.
That is what I love to hear. Nice work!
Big lover of ALWAYS having an almost daily video
4 videos a week is a lot of fun.
Gotta love that hard walnut lol
Really beautiful work, James! It turned out fantastic! 😃
Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
A bolt cutter really cuts through... bolts? *mind blown*
I really like the vee groove around the edges..... it reminds me of a scratched beading on old shelves me Dad has in the garage 😁
I gotta find me some of that hard Walnut, it's the brightest Walnut ive ever seen 😂🤣
You must need a whole shelf dedicated to jus routers at this stage James 🤔😂
I enjoyed this lad 😁🤙
Great tutorial! Thanks for sharing this. I learned a lot from this because you make the process very easy to understand.
You were surprised how well a bolt cutter cuts bolts?
Who'd have thought?
I agree circular cuts are going to be harder than straight cuts. When I bought the router plane, I bought the scoring set for inlays. 👍🤓But I also want to make beading cutter’s too.😊 I’m trying to avoid my powered routers.
Nice james
When considering home building of this wonderful tool, you can't ignore Paul Sellers' 3 vids and free pdf. I love em.
thank you
Another great video! Thanks James!
Gunna make one. Thanks
Mr Jams you need a USB port to connect it to modumb git it mo dumb.
thanks for showing how to make a router plane.
This was helpful to me; I need to learn as much as I can about how these simple router planes function. I have a plan to make a router plane with a base of stainless steel plate glued with high strength rubber cement to a block of hardwood. The rubber cement means that there is enough flex to allow the wood and steel to expand and contract a little differently without the tool tearing itself apart. If this works I will have a home made router plane as stable as a solid metal one but better looking and shaped just for my own hands and preferences. I hope it works but if not I'll be out less than £10 in materials because I got the hardwood for nothing.
That sounds like a great idea. I would probably use high glue rather than contact cement. It has a slightly better bond and more long-term flexibility.
@@WoodByWrightHowTo hide glue?
yup. amzn.to/2YTgeDp in my tests it has a far better long term adhesion to metal.
@@WoodByWrightHowTo just checking, you originally said "high" glue, so wanted to be certain! Normally your typing is perfect....
Great video. I wonder if the hand lugs at the end could have extensions (left and right) to turn it into a mortice router like the last one.
Great video! Been wanting to make one for awhile. Unfortunately Rockler site is reporting oversold until middle of next year. 😬
ya unforthunantly they sold out when the video came out!
Tks agin
James - what a great build - thank you!! Gotta make one now. I noticed that your large one has the cutter close to the right end with a long span on the left side. Is this so you can have lots of leverage to hold it flat when routing near the end? Would it make sense to have a similar mounting set-up on the left side as well so you can have leverage on the right - just move the cutter over???
It is there to give a large reference surface for doing tenons. You could make it long on both sides, but that would make it a much larger tool. But with it just being on one side you can just flip the iron if you want to.
You will need a very specific chisel set to create the Modem connection. They are RJ toothed chisels. But if anybody can figure it out it would be you.
Nicely done!
I have a question though for router planes. Like you, I make excuses t use my router plane since I purchased it! My question: have you ever seen jigs/guides for the router plane like circle cutting guide for an electric router?
I’m experimenting with some designs.
Thanks Mark.
PS: Your series of videos are really excellent!
The problem with that is the cutter is longer then it is wide so if the circle is too small it would jam in the cut. Also, going in a circle means that you will be going across the grain as well as against and with the grain. This means you would have to score the path in font of the cutting iron so you do not tear out the work. with all of that is is usually easer to just freehand carve it. but where their is a will there is a way.
Which 1/4" bit is that? Do they offer a 5/16" as well? Kinda sad to see that Wood Owl stops at 3/8"
For the 3 flute option they can't make them any smaller then 3/8" but they make these single flute bits for the smaller sizes
@@WoodByWrightHowTo Thanks!
Did I hear it (w)rigth, hard walnut? Where can I get this wood, I always wanted to make an walnut ildefonso 😁
hey man, you think its worth making a wooden shooting plane with all the angles that a dedicated metal one has ?
Looks great. Unfortunately, when I ordered the plane iron it is backordered until June 2022.... /sigh
ya. that is the down side of making the video. you can use the veritas irons, though they cost a bit more and I think they are almost out of stock too. also there is another on in amazon, but it is on a 2 month back order last time I checked.
I notice in both this video and streaming video, you didn't spend anytime making sure the router blade is vertical to the base. Is that not as important as I thought it was?
I use the square to lay out the cut line for it. As long as I cut nicely along that line that's all that really matters. And with a small cutter like 3/8 of an inch it really doesn't matter that much. if you're out of alignment degree or 2 you really won't notice it in the function.
You used 1" thick stock. Would it work with 3/4" thick stock? I'm in the mood to ask dumb questions.
Yes. I was just using scrap in stock.
@@WoodByWrightHowTo I was joking. I lost count of how many times you said that 3/4" stock would work.
Carve baby carve
The king is back in town.
Unfortunately rockler won't be getting 3/8 irons 'till next march damit.
Yeah. They sold out soon after the live video this week. You can also get cutters from Veritas. You just have to cut the slot a little differently for it and there's a couple others on Amazon that you can get.
"Surprised how well a bolt cutter worked (to cut a bolt)."
Usually they deform the threads so much that you have to spend a lot of time to actually get them to work afterwards. I was surprised that in this case it did not. That was unusual
"Celtic" knots are most likely Germanic in origin.
Between Rex Krueger and yourself I have learnt so much about wood working. It’s been awesome so thanks 👍
Posted today.... Plane iron now sold out until June of Next year.
Got to love it. You can use the one from Veritas. Or there are also some on Amazon.
I heart my router planes. I hardly ever use my infernal screech machines anymore.
I've given up on trying to locate any kind of hand tool like a router or plane. For me, this is the way to go. It would also make amazing practice for a newbie like me :)
Hi James sir hand tools better sir as no electricity so can use them in all weather sir
I really enjoy watching not just for content but also for technique
👍👍👍👍👍
Good idea. I mean the U bolt.
You like U bolt, huh?
Well.., have I got a U bolt for you you.
It’s a Latvian U bolt.
@@mercoid how come it's a U. Maybe because you are bending it to ur back. Hahahaha
Every Wood by Wright video:
- Drill it
- Make a stop cut
- Chisel out the waste
- Chamfer every corner
- Carve it
- Scrape it
- Drown it in Boiled Linseed Oil
You make it so simple, & I like that. It's easy to get overwhelmed, especially when you see people like Paul Sellers (phenomenal woodworker) do everything exact & perfect every time, or you see others say that you absolutely MUST do something a certain way.
I really like your reality-driven organic approach, because that's how I built the things I have been the most proud of. No atomically precise measurements - just dive in, hold the pieces up together, and cut what looks good. 👍👍
That's about the way it goes. Cuddle of a straightforward process lol
@@WoodByWrightHowTo I've had issues finding good auger bits for a brace. Do you use a hex adapter with what looks like modern bits? Any preferences or brands you recommend?
Greatly appreciate your time and help. Thank you for the video!
Just started making one using 3/4 stock. I'll post an update soon on the face book group. Planing on using a hose clamp and a allen key for the clamp and the knife for the plane
Thanks for sharing. I'll be making one soon.
nice
Nice one.
I don't have any way to access a router plane iron in my country, I never even saw a hand router either used or commercially avaible. Is there is a way to make this possible with a chisel/ plane blade etc. Thank you for information its pretty nice video!
A large allen wrench can be grinded down to work as a blade.
For a simple blade, use an allan key. You probably have to heat it first, then file it to shape and then sharpen, but a decent size alan key will be a good starting point to work with, because of its shape.
@@spayced not just a good effort, a great one! Beat me by three seconds!
Thank you guys but the ones i owned to date were always made from pretty soft metals. Even i would find one hardened i need to make heat treatment procces if i am not mistaken and i don't have the gear
@@mizikacibalik I'd probably try with the soft metal. Shape it with a file and see how you get on. It might be okay, or you might have to sharpen it every five minutes, but at least you would have practice at making one. I use a propane torch for any metal hardening, which works well.