Making a Mini Low Angle Block Plane with Dovetails
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This was one of my favourite projects to make and I reckon it came out pretty awesome! I'm looking at getting a milling machine and/or metal lathe so I may have another go at making the plane with those machines in the future.
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Us, regular guys: struggling with making dovetails in ordinary wood and screwing around to use our planes correctly.
Neil: Meh, I'll make my own plane with dovetails of steel and brass.
Again, you make something very beautiful, and it was, again, an absolute pleasure watching you and your skills
C.A. G. I agree with you! Beautiful work 👌🏻👍🏻
While you're totally right, I reckon brass is probably easier to file than some aussie hardwoods like Jarrah 😂
Surprised you haven't made a new pair of digital calipers out of scrap wood. (Complete with scrap wood battery, and scrap wood LCD screen.)
If anyone can do it....he will.
😂😂😂😂
I laughed at this probably more than I should have.
He probably has. Just wait for the video "I made one of these before and now decided to make a nicer one..." ;)
Lol.
Just goes to show that it's not the tools, it's the craftsman behind them that creates the heirloom items.
Thanks for sharing,
Cheers
Well tbh, he does have a belt sander, drill press, soldering equipment, a forge, a heat treating oven and loads of scrap metal/wood. So... maybe it kinda does?
ps: not trying to be a jerk, sos if it seems that way
Yeah, all that CAREFUL peening. That takes time and precision with a lot of attention to detail.
@@apricotjam352 How many of that tooling is scrounged, rebuilt, recycled or even completely built from scratch? That's part of the building process, as we heard when Neil said while he didn't have a lathe he definitely would not let that fact come in the way of "lathing" on the drillpress, handknurling the screwheads and so on. It needs mastery inventiveness to keep the outcome in mind and sight, not the shortcomings You might feel toolwise or materialwise on the way ....
@@apricotjam352 I am working on the drill press part, but other than that I am surprisingly close to having a workable approximation of that set of tools (heat treat ovens aren't super necessary for the simpler steels)
@@manfredschmalbach9023 I recently hit a situation not unlike that earlier today, I had a sheet of polycarbonate I needed to make some angled cuts in but couldn't find a way to fit it on the table saw and didn't have enough scrap wood to make a jig to make it work so I cut it freehand with a hacksaw and refined the shape with a hand plane(which by the way leaves a great finish on polycarbonate) it took most of the day but I finally finished the project. I might post a video showing my results tomorrow.
"I actually really enjoy filing"
Clickspring wants to know your location
iolithblue aren’t they both Aussies? They may even happen to be close 😂
@@converdb Yes they are both Aussies. I thought of Clickspring also when Neil said that about filing. They must be cousins.
Yup...what I thought also.
@@converdb both live in Queensland, but that is our Texas, so they might be miles apart
@@iolithblue Queensland is tiny compared to West Australia. having neighbours 100kms away is close by.
that thing is just as much a piece of art as it is a functional tool :O
Wow! You are, hands down, the best maker on RUclips. No fancy CNC-super-duper-equipment, just pure knowledge, lots of patience and ordinary tools. Keep up the good work Neil!
Outstanding design and craft.
At this point i'm convinced he made the camera he records on and the computer the edits on, all in his garage too. This man is a WIZARD!
you are so patient man if you enjoy removing material by hand file. Respect for that :)
That’s why I love watching him, it really annoys me because lots of similar bigger RUclipsrs wouldn’t even look at a hand tool and they can only rely on power tools to make anything.
@@lukenicholl7746 i would have done it too.
@@lukenicholl7746 me to! i been here almost from begining! i remember when Pask has got under 10k subs! ;)
Think that every time he works on a project 😎
It's worth mention that to many of us, the repetitive motions are relaxing. The slower hand tools allow us to keep a mental space of taking your time...NO need to rush Rush RUSH...
Power tools can be a big ticket to getting into more trouble quicker. ;o)
Marking on brass even with good ones is fine
To me it's all about the process of making the piece. While you enjoy the journey the other world is gone and the concept of time disappears. How fortunate we are, wherever we are, if we can do this in our lives.
I think the most important skill in this project is patience. Everything else you did could be taught, but slowly filing away each part exactly right, is a complete skill set on its own. Well done.
An absolute delight to watch as always Neil. Lots of neat techniques and a great demonstration of what is possible with a modestly equipped workshop and plenty of determination.
Glad you enjoyed it Dominic! :)
Recently I'm watching many videos about making your own tools, especially planes. I'm on the beginning of my woodworking journey and thanks a lot for your work since I'm learning so much from your videos :)
Great to hear you're finding them helpful! :)
Hey, sometimes you can, with a little patience, make a much better tool than you can buy. Unless of course you have a fat bank account or just won the lottery.
@@thomasarussellsr ... and when You get a little experience going, it's even better to not start with a bad tool and turning that into something halfways useful but to literally start from scratch.
Your patience is un-humman. Extraordinary crafting skills!
Good to see the bucket you made is still working
You know, I was racking my brain trying to figure a way to turn down a piece of round stock to a workable diameter to cut metric threads... That drill press + file technique is a stroke of genius. Thanks for the idea, m8
Using a sander or angle grinder instead of a file is better and more efficient than a file. There is less chance of bending the round stock by accidentally applying too much sideways pressure with the file.
If you have a delicate touch, I've had reasonably reliable success putting my stock in a handheld drill, and running it against a bench grinder (should you have the option)...
Rotation of the drill should be "against" the direction of the grinder.
You may need a scrap "trial" or two to get the feel of it in practice, but once you've got it, you've got it. ;o)
@@glyndevonport7802 You also want to be careful of sideways pressure on the bearings in a drill press. They are great for downward/vertical pressure, but not as good when loaded sideways apparently. Although for lightweight small pieces like this I'm sure it'd be fine. Larger stock, and more force could cause earlier than normal bearing failure. So I have read in the past...
@@gnarthdarkanen7464 I once used that technique to turn the head of a bolt into a point as a way to mark a peice of plywood.
@@garethbaus5471 A lot of my earliest practice at it was for "blowgun darts" I was making out of obscenely large nails (18G and larger)... I'd grind off the heads and sharpen a "short point" at the "top... Then leave about 1/3 of it "full size" and taper to the bottom as smoothly as possible. The same old plastic "tails" would work with a dab of superglue or gorilla glue, and I could sink them upwards of 3/4 inch deep in seasoned oak.
This turned the blowgun into a proper small game hunting device. All that was left was practice for skill. ;o)
Such incredible patience and attention to detail. That’s an heirloom piece right there.
The bob ross of metal working... a happy little brass cap lives right about here
Wow! Just... wow!!! Sooo cool. A great tool beautifully made. Very inspirational. Dovetails in metal, with the peining... ??? Fab!
I think you once said that you wondered how a metalwork video would fit in here.
But ya know, it seems to dovetail nicely (sorry)
Honestly, that block plane is a beaut!
Haha! Thanks very much! :)
Hello from NSW across the boarder...
What a beautiful piece of art. I remember when i restored a Stanley #7 plane and was scared to use it and damage it again... but that is what they are meant for. Amazing video!
Thanks so much for making your videos! Being disabled I have a lot of time on my hands. I really enjoy your content.
It's awesome to see someone with that caliber of craftsmenship.
I love watching you make these things, your just so honest and you're always open to your mistakes and things you could to better. Loving your great content too!!
Me: ecstatic about my first successful wooden dove tail
Pask: *laughs in metal dovetail*
that is the mark of a real craftsman, a stunning work of art.
Mr Pask, let me just say thank you very much for all your videos. I have learned a LOT from watching you, it's almost like an apprenticeship in craftsmanship every time. And thanks to videos like this one in specific, I have started a little hobby of making thumb planes! Never thought I'd be dong this, but as an instrument maker, that is a tool that you can always use, and they are NOT cheap. In fact the first one I made has no commercial options available, it's a lute half binding plane. It scrapes off the top edge down to half way through the top so a hardwood inlay can be put around the instrument. Finding one is impossible, so I took the idea from the book on lute building by Robert Lundberg and made my own. It's amazing how watching someone do something like this makes actually doing it so much easier. It came out wonderfully.
Right now, I have a flat bottom thumb plane body out in the garage cooling off from being soldered. It's funny, I have soldered for well over 50 years electronically, but I've never done torch soldering before. It's amazing how fast it goes.
Thanks very much for sharing your skills with the world. Some of us here in the states appreciate it, and I do spread the gospel of Pask whenever possible. Stay well, and keep up the incredible work. Your house must have some REALLY cool things in it by now, unless you're selling all these things. In which case, you SHOULD be rich. Thanks again.
Thanks very much Will! Glad the videos are useful and the thumb plane sounds awesome! :)
real professional job. really enjoyed watching you.
I learned a LOT from this video and as always it was amazing. Absolutely stunning plane. Thanks! :)
It's not a plane. Its a work of art, too nice to have in a workshop. Thanks for sharing.
You are a craftsman, and not holding back on the learning curve, this is approx four years since watching your skills, makes an old shipwright keep going in his shed.
I think there’s a strong argument here to replace the written definition of “craftsman” in the Oxford with this video. And now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m just going off to hand back my Bloke Certification and take up basket weaving.
I'll join you and we'll have a nice cup of warm milk and a cookie.
@@stewartmcmanus3991 is this a private party?
Even the word 'replace' might sound offensive when approaching such an art. They have to coin in a new, never-been-known before term for that:)
I really enjoy watching this guy, but he uses some janky methods to achieve really great results.
Really cannot argue with the results, but the methods are...well, janky.
There is a Russian saying: "a Man should build a house, plant a tree and raise a son in his life!"!! but now I know what I need to add to this and make a carpenter's tool. Thank you for the video, very inspiring!!!
I like and agree with that Russian saying!
that's a beautiful saying, first time hearing it for me
@@toootankhamooon We have a very interesting culture, and the little songs that we have with profanity are called ditties . They are sung during the feast to the accompaniment of an accordion.
@Rob Young We have a lot of conversations on TV, good and bad about Europe and the United States, but I'm a person who doesn't want to hurt others. That's why I just don't get involved in politics.....I'm just enjoying life)))
Well, I've done the first three and now I'm retired the fourth is in my sights.
Never get tired of watching you. If I'd had pask in highschool I would have become a tradesman for sure
Mate that is bloody stunning!
Seriously nice job!
Very nice! I have to make a plane like that some day!
Love your work Neil!
K tut yokk9ko
Wow that is awesome.... Your showreel has been positively received and we are happy to offer you the role. Its official you are the new McGuyver 👍
Mr. Norris and Spiers would be proud. Nice job, that's give me many ideas. Thanks.
Just once, I'd like to hear, in that Aussie accent, "well, I've completely f**ked up, and I'll have to start over". Nice job, as usual.
Did you know that's an English accent? True story!
That sounds like a Midlands accent.
Yair, for the real Ocker deal, listen to Clickspring!
@@MONKEYWASH yep, naybe south Staffordshire?
Sounds like its a manchester accent to me but i'm Welsh so just a guess.... defo an English accent though.
"I actually like filing" said no one ever. Beautiful work
Wow. The patience is the key. So many times you could have picked up a side grinder or even a dremel but doing it the slow way really pays off in some situations.
This is the highest possible level of craftsmanship you can get. Amazing.
"And I really like filing" I knew there was something off about you Aussies, you all seem to enjoy filling. You know that makes the rest of the world distrustful of you right? ;)
Haha! I didn't realise it was that odd! ;)
SciFiMind it’s a UK thing...we just adopted him.
@@PaskMakes yup... completely unnatural. Great work as always. Thanks for sharing
I don't Mr Pask is an Aussie... he sounds way too British ! I reckon he's a Lancastrian who flew the nest to take up residence in Oz.
SciFiMind. There's an English guy called Allen Millyard who also enjoys filing. lol
ruclips.net/video/-KPWEG_O9M4/видео.html
Que arte el tuyo, enhorabuena
I'm not sure what to say to that
Neil, I just don't have the words to express my OMG. I cannot imagine what you could do with a proper machine shop. Really hope you get your metal lathe. But please continue to support us, mere woodworkers. Just love your channel and rush to open your latest posts. Signed "humbled in Baltimore" (that's in Maryland, USA)
Giving Young Je, the previous king of RUclips plane makers, a run for his money! Thanks Pask!
First like than watch😂
indeed i always do that here
This is incredible. Not only are you an incredible woodworker, but also an amazing metal worker. If I had half of your skills I would be more than happy. Keep it up!
"I actually enjoy filing". True story, I have been watching Pask's videos for about four years and I can say, there has been a LOT of filing. I have even made a few of the things he has shown us... turns out, I don't enjoy filing quite as much. ;-) Thanks for all the great content!
That is some very fine craftsmanship. It's nice to see good hand work still done these days. I'm a machinist, and periodically need to make a tool, and really enjoy the time working with hand tools, fitting, making something forever. I too, love mixing iron with brass or bronze, the older they get, the better they fit and feel together. I really enjoyed watching, wish I could saw and file that fast, lol.
You make Picaso look like a second grade finger artist!. Beautiful work. It is great to see functional art.
It is such a pleasure to watch you create such a beautiful tool. I can see it used for many generations.
This is just precious... Your patience and your will to make things nice, and not only useful is something to admire. I wish to become someone like you sometime.
Neil I have said this before... You are a Monster and a Master of patience... seriously man who else would do this?
My admiration towards your skills is infinite !!! Kudos my friend !!!
You have some incredible skills mate. I had to rewind the video multiple times just to understand the part of the plane that was being worked upon. I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it.
Y’know, it’s not just your considerable skills, it’s also your imagination and creativity that are so amazing. Thanks for letting us watch over your shoulder!
You should be a DR. Your patients and attention to detail is second to none and your ability to do this work is absolutely amazing
Excellent! This Old Tony himself couldn't have done it better.
Your methods appear to be a bit crude but your creativity and ingenuity produce absolutely fantastic results. I thoroughly enjoyed your success.
I'm amazed by your skills and how you work around your lack of specialized tools.
If beautifunctional isn't a word, it should be. Your work is always of the highest quality but you've really set the bar very high with this absolutely gorgeous little plane. Thank you for bringing it into the world.
Alright, I've watched a few of your videos but now...... I'm impressed! You've basically built an infill plane in miniature!!
Hand tools are cool. Hand tools that you made yourself are even cooler.
I love that this rickety old bench and vice ended up being their own projects. Beautiful plane too.
I just keep watching your videos over and over, I just can't get over the patience that you have. You certainly make the crafts amazing
Well now I need to make one! I’m always inspired but your thriftiness to make incredible, beautiful, and functional things without having all the right tools. Well done!
So weird I just dropped a video on making a shoulder plane, yours is awesome, I love that you show all your mistakes.
Not only is it a work of art itself, it worked really well judging by those shavings! Awesome!
Can't imagine what you're capable of doing with the "right tools"! Great work with your incredible amount of versatility and constant efforts to expand your skills.
Mr. Pask, I know that when putting your skills out to the public it is a bit nerve racking and opens you up to tons of criticism. Please don't let those who say negative comments discourage you in any way. Your talent in creating useful items and jigs to help you move through a project are truly inspirational. I really admire your talents. Keep it all coming man.
Adam
Good to see you sharing a skill that would otherwise disappear
That’s amazing! I have a new found appreciation for the complexity of designing and building a “simple” planer.
Dang Neil give that poor old Vise a little love... Great Video as usual..
I thought I had a chance of doing this until you started making screws and silver soldering on metal pieces...hats off mate. You are a rare talent. I am in love with that plane and your work in general.
I love your use of the venerable "double-mole" knurling jig! 👌🏼
Watching your videos is just a hair short of meditation! Thanks
your connenctions are incredible accurate respect for these handwork
Next level stuff! No lathe, no problem! Well done.
All of these projects are so beyond my ability, yet I cannot stop watching with astonishment. I do incorporate a few things here and there for the simpler projects I attempt.
What an incredible project. You have taken tool making at home to a whole new level.
I am undecided whether it's your craftsmanship or your patience that I admire most.
That's a very pretty plane, beautifully made and just proves you don't need complicated tools to make good stuff.
I love your practicality
i'm so impressed. you are awesome. even without the "right" tools you always find a way. nothing can stop you.
You are a very skilled artisan and I just love your attention to detail.
I watch a lot of RUclips and rarely comment. I have to here. Of your projects and videos, this is hands down my favorite one. I really appreciate how much work you do without the biggest or best tools. Of course it helps to have the love of filing you have.
I feel so inferior. What a stupendous project. Each video the bar get raised higher. Nice. Very nice.
Leonardo Da Vinci of our age. Brilliant! Thanks for the content!
Man you're brilliant. I'm a fellow Craftsman for the past 30 years. Love what you do. So happy I found your channel
That hacksaw is a hack! Nice work Neil, thank you for the video.
You have really developed your metal working skills. This was a nice plane video.
The rosewood was a beautiful improvement in your already amazing test base and sketch. It is always a joy to watch you work and letting us know that we should be creative with what we have at our disposal and that screwing up some parts is part of the process of building something.
I just want to say how fun it is to watch you work. Absolutely brilliant craftsmanship. Every time I watch one of your videos, I find myself in awe. Cheers mate and keep it up.
Watching your videos reminds me to slow down and enjoy the whole process. Sometimes I get fixated on getting it done and rush through some aspects of the build. It’s not so much sloppy fabrication as it’s that I have so many things I want to build that I forget to enjoy the one I’m currently doing. Someday I will learn. Thanks for the inspiration.
Outstanding project Neil, thanks for sharing your love of making with us. Love the little plane.
A perfect antidote for lockdown blues. Watching Neil making an amazing tool by hand. Superb work as always.
There's nothing I could add to what had already been said. The video makes the project looks easy but disguises all the exacting hand work that goes into it. Really nice job. I would like to tackle that sort of project myself. I think that I will buy the plane iron and not torture myself by trying to make one. They told me I couldn't make an acoustic guitar from scratch - but it came out great, just like so many of your projects. Thanks for sharing them...
Outstanding work. Does not convey the amount of skill you have with hand tools. Thank you for sharing.