• The sector, an ancient proportioning tool, is here in a modern version!

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    • A Note to my Customers: Recently it was discovered that the contact page on this web site was not delivering messages to my email. This issue was likely going on for several months before being noticed.  For any who have tried to send messages and received no reply, I apologize, as it certainly not a result of neglect.  Please be advised that this issue has been corrected and I am ready and willing to answer any questions you may have.  Thank you for your understanding. Dan Schwank

    • Sector

    • We have now added the Acer-Ferrous Toolworks Sector to our product line.  This tool was a collaboration between Acer-Ferrous Toolworks and Red Rose Reproductions and has been under development for many months.  Read on to learn how this ancient tool design can be an asset in your shop. The sector is a proportioning tool that, in conjunction with a pair of dividers, can be used to figure various mathematical calculations. It was in use dating from the 16th century into the 19th century

    • Drawer Bottom Planes Back in Stock

    • The drawer bottom plane is again available for immediate delivery.  This is a dedicated plane used to cut the groove in drawer parts to accept the drawer bottom.  More information about this plane can be found here.  Price is $295, and can be purchased here.

    • Cooper Plane

    • The cooper plane is a small hand plane meant to work concave surfaces, such as the inside of coopered vessels. This plane was designed with input from a cooper who wanted a plane to work the inside surfaces of wooden buckets, but will find applications in other areas also.  With a 3" convex sole, it will smooth and contour curves down to 6" in diameter.  At just 6 1/2" in length and with its low profile design, it fits comfortably in one hand, and can work inside round vessels with ease.  Th

    • The Drawer Bottom Plane

    • A common method of drawer construction is to plow grooves into the drawer sides and front to capture the drawer bottom, which is then slid in from the back. The drawer bottom plane is a dedicated fixed plow plane to do cut these grooves quickly and easily with minimal set up. It cuts a groove 1/4" wide and 1/4" deep, inset from the edge 1/4". The fence and depth stop are fixed so cuts are consistent and repeatable. This plane employs a steel skate for long life, and this skate engages into

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I am currently working on a run of rabbet planes in widths of 1", 7/8", 3/4", and 5/8". Most will be boxed on the right corner. If any have a specific size they would like with or without boxing let me know via email or dm and I can reserve one for you. Quantities are limited. Payment won't be expected until completion in around 4 weeks or so. #planemaking #planemaker #toolmaker #moldingplanes #rabbetplane #rebateplane #woodenplanes #woodworking #handtools #boxedplanes
I am currently working on a run of rabbet planes in widths of 1", 7/8", 3/4", and 5/8". Most will be boxed on the right corner. If any have a specific size they would like with or without boxing let me know via email or dm and I can reserve one for you. Quantities are limited. Payment won't be expected until completion in around 4 weeks or so. #planemaking #planemaker #toolmaker #moldingplanes #rabbetplane #rebateplane #woodenplanes #woodworking #handtools #boxedplanes
I have had a few questions about the design of my plane till in the wall cabinet and how I designed it. Simply put, the size was determined by my collection of planes, which I laid out flat on my bench to get the best arraignment. Strips of wood were already cut and placed between the planes to arrive at the finished size of the till. The base is made of plywood with the divider strips screwed in place. The entire till was then screwed to the cabinet from the back side using cleats before the cabinet back was secured. The slope was determined by the case itself, which is 10" deep. #toolstorage #toolcabinet #whitepine #handtools #wallcabinet #handplanes
I have had a few questions about the design of my plane till in the wall cabinet and how I designed it. Simply put, the size was determined by my collection of planes, which I laid out flat on my bench to get the best arraignment. Strips of wood were already cut and placed between the planes to arrive at the finished size of the till. The base is made of plywood with the divider strips screwed in place. The entire till was then screwed to the cabinet from the back side using cleats before the cabinet back was secured. The slope was determined by the case itself, which is 10" deep. #toolstorage #toolcabinet #whitepine #handtools #wallcabinet #handplanes
Different planes take different shapes of boxing. Here are strips roughed out for sidebead planes, snipes bill planes, and rabbet planes. Each has one face and edge tried up square. The black marks are to keep track of which faces need finished. The side bead boxing is simply thicknessed to fit the grooves in the plane bodies while the others will need a step milled in them. More to come. #planemaking #planemaker #toolmaker #moldingplanes #snipesbills #sidebead #sidebeadplanes #beadingplanes #rabbetplane #persimmon
Different planes take different shapes of boxing. Here are strips roughed out for sidebead planes, snipes bill planes, and rabbet planes. Each has one face and edge tried up square. The black marks are to keep track of which faces need finished. The side bead boxing is simply thicknessed to fit the grooves in the plane bodies while the others will need a step milled in them. More to come. #planemaking #planemaker #toolmaker #moldingplanes #snipesbills #sidebead #sidebeadplanes #beadingplanes #rabbetplane #persimmon
@finewoodworkingmagazine just posted an online review of my winding sticks by @billpavlak. Check it out to see what a craftsman from the Anthony Hay shop at @colonialwmsburg has to say about them. Link is below. These are in stock and ready to ship now. . . https://www.finewoodworking.com/2019/09/18/tool-review-red-rose-reproductions-winding-sticks-review . . #windingsticks
@finewoodworkingmagazine just posted an online review of my winding sticks by @billpavlak. Check it out to see what a craftsman from the Anthony Hay shop at @colonialwmsburg has to say about them. Link is below. These are in stock and ready to ship now. . . https://www.finewoodworking.com/2019/09/18/tool-review-red-rose-reproductions-winding-sticks-review . . #windingsticks
Here are a couple of pictures of my technique for cutting out boxing strips. After bandsawing the pieces from the board the edges are smoothed with a jointer plane. I use a table saw to cut kerfs nearly through each piece. It's safer this way than trying to rip tall thin pieces. They can then simply be snapped apart. Each piece yields three strips, which will be ripped again to make two pieces of boxing. #planemaking #planemaker #toolmaker #moldingplanes #snipesbills #sidebead #boxedplanes #persimmon
Here are a couple of pictures of my technique for cutting out boxing strips. After bandsawing the pieces from the board the edges are smoothed with a jointer plane. I use a table saw to cut kerfs nearly through each piece. It's safer this way than trying to rip tall thin pieces. They can then simply be snapped apart. Each piece yields three strips, which will be ripped again to make two pieces of boxing. #planemaking #planemaker #toolmaker #moldingplanes #snipesbills #sidebead #boxedplanes #persimmon
12" wide persimmon ready to make into boxing strips for the planes I am working on. I am actually ripping nearly 3" off! The strips are cut on a bias at approximately the bed angle of the planes. For those who are unfamiliar with the term, boxing refers to a strip of wood of a harder species inset into the sole of molding planes with delicate profiles. By cutting it on a bias, a mostly end grain surface is exposed to the workpiece. Boxing will greatly extend the life of the plane because of its much higher wear characteristics. The term boxing came from the practice many years ago of using boxwood for the strips. Unfortunately boxwood is no longer readily available in wide enough stock to be practical. Persimmon makes an excellent North American sourced substitute. Persimmon is a member of the ebony family of woods. #planemaking #planemaker #toolmaker #moldingplanes #snipesbills #sidebead #sidebeadplanes #beadingplanes #rabbetplane #boxedplanes #persimmon
12" wide persimmon ready to make into boxing strips for the planes I am working on. I am actually ripping nearly 3" off! The strips are cut on a bias at approximately the bed angle of the planes. For those who are unfamiliar with the term, boxing refers to a strip of wood of a harder species inset into the sole of molding planes with delicate profiles. By cutting it on a bias, a mostly end grain surface is exposed to the workpiece. Boxing will greatly extend the life of the plane because of its much higher wear characteristics. The term boxing came from the practice many years ago of using boxwood for the strips. Unfortunately boxwood is no longer readily available in wide enough stock to be practical. Persimmon makes an excellent North American sourced substitute. Persimmon is a member of the ebony family of woods. #planemaking #planemaker #toolmaker #moldingplanes #snipesbills #sidebead #sidebeadplanes #beadingplanes #rabbetplane #boxedplanes #persimmon
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