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Author:  Brock Poling [ Thu Jul 01, 2010 10:07 pm ]
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Does anyone remember who was making and selling brass fingerplanes on the OLF a few years back? I can't remember who that was and can't find it in the search.

Thanks for your help.
Author:  StevenWheeler [ Thu Jul 01, 2010 10:15 pm ]
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Try this.
http://luthiersforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10101&t=23344
Author:  SteveG [ Thu Jul 01, 2010 11:35 pm ]
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Is this it?
viewtopic.php?f=10102&t=5717

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I found them using the clues from the previous posts to satisfy my own curiosity.
cheers
Author:  Kim [ Fri Jul 02, 2010 12:38 am ]
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I had an exchange with Mark a while back, he's a really nice bloke but he said back then that he's not making the planes anymore. Demand was high but due to time constraints and family commitments he decided to can the idea.

Pity because the one I have is a great little plane and I would like another.

Cheers

Kim
Author:  Daniel Minard [ Fri Jul 02, 2010 2:33 am ]
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I have three of his planes & love them!
I talk to him once in a while. I'll see if he's interested in going back into production.
It'll give me an excuse to get in touch.
Author:  Michael.N. [ Fri Jul 02, 2010 3:02 am ]
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They aren't too difficult to make although perhaps a little time consuming. I made these with very basic metal/plumbing tools.


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Made from thick walled Brass tube, heated and then simply hit with a hammer to form a more elongated shape. The sole is made from flat Brass stock (actually an old large door hinge) and brazed on using plumbers solder and flux. Back in the days when I made these planes that coin was the only money I had. Things haven't improved much since.
Author:  Brock Poling [ Fri Jul 02, 2010 10:37 am ]
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Thanks guys. This is exactly what I needed. :-)
Author:  Bob Shanklin [ Fri Jul 02, 2010 11:49 am ]
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Brock

I will be talking with Mark Finney tonight. I will ask if he is interested in starting production again.

Bob
Author:  John A [ Sun Aug 08, 2010 9:16 pm ]
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So was he interested ?
Author:  Bob Shanklin [ Sun Aug 08, 2010 11:37 pm ]
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Talked with Mark, and he is building them. He told me last week that he will have some ready in Sept. bliss

Bob
Author:  JeremiahB. [ Fri Aug 20, 2010 10:25 am ]
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St. James Bay Tool Co. makes some great small brace shaving planes like the one pictured above. Just go to their website and click on Luthier tools. I ordered one of their small planes years ago and it works great.
Author:  Mike Collins [ Fri Aug 20, 2010 1:16 pm ]
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Have you seen or tried Stephen Boones planes?
There great !
I have 2 and just love them!

Mike
Author:  WaddyThomson [ Fri Aug 20, 2010 7:28 pm ]
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+1 on Stephen's planes.
Author:  Elman Concepcion [ Sat Aug 21, 2010 7:18 am ]
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bobalou95 wrote:
Talked with Mark, and he is building them. He told me last week that he will have some ready in Sept. bliss

Bob


Well I remember I had just discovered the OLF and just missed the boat last time Mark made those little planes.
Not this time!!!

Where do I sign up???

Elman
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