
I've simply started a pocket-sized batch of two jack planes too three smoothers. The jack planes are xiii 1/2" long too a skillful full general role size, this is a novel bird to my range. The smoothers are 8" long too get got a one 1/2" Hock blade, this is the size favoured yesteryear James Krenov. I usage a perspex template to score out the variety too the seat of the cross pivot hole.

I prefer to drill the holes for the cross pivot earlier separating the sides.

I laid the drill press thence that the spur simply breaks through to the other side. I too thence plow the blank over too consummate the hole from the other side.

H5N1 perfect hole amongst no breakout.

I also similar to exercise the chamfers on the drill press. This conical flake from lee Valley gives fantabulous results.

Here are the sides separated on the band saw. I usage a Lennox Trimaster carbide tipped blade too it gives a real smoothen cutting requiring the minimum of clear up.

Cleaning off the band saw marks amongst a Stanley No81 scraper fitted amongst a Hock blade, an awesome combination!

The centre department has the bed angles marked on gear upward for cutting on the band saw. These skillful lineament bevel gauges from Chris Vesper concord their setting perfectly, avoiding costly mistakes.

Routing the groove for the screw caput to ride in, using a template too a guide bush.

Gluing upward the jack planes, you lot tin post away never get got likewise many clamps!!