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If you’re a hand tool woodworker without access to a bandsaw, a kerfing plane could be a highly valuable addition to your toolbox. This tool is particularly useful for resawing timber, allowing you to achieve straight and precise cuts with ease.
You may recall the kerfing plane I crafted some time ago. While I was initially enthusiastic about using it, I hadn’t found much reason to resaw timber lately. Consequently, my prized tool ended up at the bottom of my toolbox for many months.
However, that changed today. I needed to resaw some timber for a mockup and finally had a chance to put the kerfing plane to good use. One challenge I encountered was fine-tuning the fence to align the blade perfectly with my knifed line. This required small adjustments, and I quickly realised I needed shims to incrementally nudge the fence.
A trip to Bunnings revealed a solution. Although they didn’t have washers larger than an M16, a helpful young employee suggested checking the plumbing section. There, I discovered rubber shims that fit perfectly over the rods of my kerfing plane. They worked brilliantly, allowing me to make precise adjustments. These shims have proven so effective that I’m considering picking up more for future projects. For now, though, I’m thrilled with the results happy as Larry, as they say!
What makes my kerfing plane truly unique is the innovative design of its teeth. Every cut made with this plane is demanding, as the teeth are highly aggressive by design. Unlike standard saw teeth such as those found on a typical handsaw, which clog consistently when run lengthwise along the edge of a board my kerfing plane’s teeth excel at clearing shavings and avoiding clogs. However, to successfully use this tool, it’s crucial to start gently by “kissing” the surface. This light initial touch allows you to establish control and avoid biting too deeply into the wood. Once the cut is started, the plane glides along smoothly, delivering exceptional performance unmatched by conventional tools.
These teeth will clog when used along the length of the board.
A kerfing plane truly shines in situations like this. No regrets for making it.
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The elements are adorable: Santas, snowmen, reindeer, angels and more, as well as florals, foliage and ribbons. The color palette is also tradtional: reds, greens & blues plus a wonderful assortment of browns.
#200 Question/Scrapbooking Prompt(s)
These prompts are ideas to help you get started. I also have a gift for you to help speed your page completion. With this stunning cluster (contributed by my amazing Creative Team Member: Renee) you can finish a page quickly.
I hope you find inspiration from the layouts of my awesome Creative Team. Here are their layouts along with the previews from the collection.
I am so pleased when I see layouts created with my collections. I would love to have you share them with me via one or both of my challenge threads in the forum.
Check my forum challenges for more gifts from this collection (and others)!
Documenting Your Life Challenge (available now):
AND ... in my forum challenge The Vintage Romantic (Jan 1)
I have another gift coming via the MyMemories "Share The Memories" program. The gifts are always posted to my blog and available for 1 week. Just click on the link (or the preview) to go to my blog.
Share the Memories Gift on Monday December 9 - A wonderful cluster from Creative Team Member, Kabra.
There will be THREE more gifts from this collection, and MORE from other collections on my blog during the MyMemories Blogtrain that starts each month on the 16th and runs through the last day of the month.
Here is the link to my Blog and the December MyMemories Blogtrain.
HAPPY SCRAPPING!
Diane
ADB Designs