tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7306427826258479906.post3673823494850588217..comments2024-03-28T01:16:52.063-07:00Comments on David Barron Furniture: Norris Bull Nose RefurbishmentDavid Barronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06618718370012866597noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7306427826258479906.post-52699584201967019992012-12-03T07:57:16.797-08:002012-12-03T07:57:16.797-08:00Hi Konrad,
I've had a better look (which is w...Hi Konrad,<br /><br />I've had a better look (which is what I should have done in the first place!)and there is a scallop in the bed. It's roughly done and I can't see a purpose, the other bull noses I have don't have it so I'm afraid I can't shed any more light on this.<br /><br />All the best,<br /> David.David Barronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618718370012866597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7306427826258479906.post-4410111867607073752012-12-02T18:03:20.354-08:002012-12-02T18:03:20.354-08:00Hi David,
Sorry - I was not very clear in my desc...Hi David,<br /><br />Sorry - I was not very clear in my description. I know there is usually a 'rear infill' but I was referring to the hollow in the area just under the blade. It is in the bed ramp - you can see it in the 4th photo - just behind the 2 steel pins. Interesting that the sole was pinned as well as soldered. <br /><br />My bullnose planes are not dovetailed, but rather very old casting originating from England. This is the first time I have worked with cast bodies - I will be happy to return to dovetailed planes:) <br /><br />Cheers,<br />KonradKonradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03975387560456769892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7306427826258479906.post-60783889677822052002012-12-02T03:20:03.419-08:002012-12-02T03:20:03.419-08:00Hi Konrad, old bull nose planes are cast with a re...Hi Konrad, old bull nose planes are cast with a recess in the bed area which is filled with a cheaper wood (usually beech) as it doesn't show. In time this shrinks leaving the hollow you can see, so the blade is only supported at the front of the bed and the rear. Whilst not ideal it does give support for the blade in the critical areas and it fits well.<br />There are four steel pins attaching the steel sole to the rear and two pins on the front. I'm guessing it was soldered on as well. I can post some more pictures on this if you wish.<br />I guess your bull nose planes will be dovetailed? I look forward to seeing them.<br />All the best,<br /> David.David Barronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618718370012866597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7306427826258479906.post-23159670134986924602012-12-02T03:10:49.115-08:002012-12-02T03:10:49.115-08:00Hi, Thanks I'm happy with how it turned out an...Hi, Thanks I'm happy with how it turned out and relieved!David Barronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618718370012866597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7306427826258479906.post-72408409234260092582012-12-01T15:35:03.713-08:002012-12-01T15:35:03.713-08:00Sweet looking plane you did a great job on the ref...Sweet looking plane you did a great job on the refurbishment. Frontier Carpenterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02943729464934284498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7306427826258479906.post-57477307936184899772012-12-01T12:25:57.133-08:002012-12-01T12:25:57.133-08:00Thanks for posting these David. I am working on 5 ...Thanks for posting these David. I am working on 5 bullnose planes right now and these are very helpful and interesting to see. I was a little surprised to see the large hollow in the middle of the bed. Also - there appear to be 2 steel pins coming up through the bed - or are those just crud and staining? I like the level of restoration you have done - not too much, but enough to bring it back into service. How well does the blade fit with the bed? <br /><br />Cheers,<br />Konrad<br />Konradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03975387560456769892noreply@blogger.com