Kirk and Chuck have given me new ideas.....

The idea of a skewed design had nothing to do with making the iron in a  
way that it was not sharpened at other than 90 degrees... the Veritas is 
the idea I would follow...

But Chuck brought up a ramp..... which means the plane can be more 
trivial.. basically a regular old plane, Krenov Style,,,,,

In a former life, I had access to all the Jatoba a man could use in a 
lifetime.... but alas, I moved on....

The piece of Purple heart was given to me by my son maybe 25 years ago.  
It would be nice to use it......  But IPE is 20% higher SG... ( 
translation.. heavier by 20%)

I do have some Ipe hidden away... must check sizes.....

The reason for a Krenov style?  Because in making this plane, for this 
purpose, it seems more logical to have the cutter centered on the cut... 
in a #5 plane, the blade is set about 30% down the body....

Then Scott has this truly magnificent beast, with push you pull me 
blades.... that got my attention..... Basically 2 Krenov planes mounted 
together.....   Not a lot more difficult.... with the advantage of using 
both sides of your shooting board... and half the sharpening.....


Scott.. how long is that beast?

Frank Filippone
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