The Stanley plane in your blog is the perfect example of excellent direction of force to its blade that we can all understand. There are modern plane makers, Veritas and Clifton come immediately to mind, that have a more upright and straight handle ( tote) that is not near as comfortable to use as is a vintage Stanley plane’s curved handle is, at least to me. Others more experienced than I am have made the same observation. This is true with many tools including Sloyd knives, chisels, saw totes etc. The ergonomics for grip comfort and the efficient use of hand pressure are very important. Just because a tool looks really good, does not mean it will be as comfortable when in use. Try before buying is a good thing.
Pete, I can't wait to see the T2...and if I can take a decent shaving with it, you'll know you've made a tool for everyone! :-) It gives me joy to read your absorption in the creation and refinement of tools...I am so grateful to have the privilege of being one of your many students.
Looks similar to the difference in using a cabinet scraper and a Stanley number 80 scraper plane. When I get the number 80 tuned up, I can push with my palms all day long and surface a big table top. Also, I’ve been struggling with an oval style travisher setting the blade depth and digging in too much so I’m excited to try this one!
I really enjoyed giving the T2 a spin at Handworks. It works beautifully; once my muscle memory got out of the way ;-). This is going to be a game changer, especially for those new to chairmaking and those that have love/hate relationship with their inshave.
Pete, I just ordered a new Galbert Caliper & was wondering if I could send my old one back to get worked on .... it just sticks sometimes & possibly needs a new spring, but I’m not sure if this is something you offer ? Could I mail it to you with a check for 75.00 to cover labor & shipping cost back?
Pete, does it have the same functionality as a traditional travisher, where rolling forward disengages the cut? If so, how does having the palm control change the sensitivity of the depth of cut?
Thanks Pete. Good advice.
The Stanley plane in your blog is the perfect example of excellent direction of force to its blade that we can all understand. There are modern plane makers, Veritas and Clifton come immediately to mind, that have a more upright and straight handle ( tote) that is not near as comfortable to use as is a vintage Stanley plane’s curved handle is, at least to me. Others more experienced than I am have made the same observation. This is true with many tools including Sloyd knives, chisels, saw totes etc. The ergonomics for grip comfort and the efficient use of hand pressure are very important. Just because a tool looks really good, does not mean it will be as comfortable when in use. Try before buying is a good thing.
Pete, I can't wait to see the T2...and if I can take a decent shaving with it, you'll know you've made a tool for everyone! :-) It gives me joy to read your absorption in the creation and refinement of tools...I am so grateful to have the privilege of being one of your many students.
Looks similar to the difference in using a cabinet scraper and a Stanley number 80 scraper plane. When I get the number 80 tuned up, I can push with my palms all day long and surface a big table top. Also, I’ve been struggling with an oval style travisher setting the blade depth and digging in too much so I’m excited to try this one!
I really enjoyed giving the T2 a spin at Handworks. It works beautifully; once my muscle memory got out of the way ;-). This is going to be a game changer, especially for those new to chairmaking and those that have love/hate relationship with their inshave.
Jeff
Just ship your old one back and I’ll fix it up and send it back, no charge
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Pete, I just ordered a new Galbert Caliper & was wondering if I could send my old one back to get worked on .... it just sticks sometimes & possibly needs a new spring, but I’m not sure if this is something you offer ? Could I mail it to you with a check for 75.00 to cover labor & shipping cost back?
Pete, does it have the same functionality as a traditional travisher, where rolling forward disengages the cut? If so, how does having the palm control change the sensitivity of the depth of cut?
I think the t2 is more intuitive, the alignment of the depth control and force, along with the large contact with your hands make it easier