026 Forgotten router plane - building process / woodworking

[@StavrosGakos]

Classic router planes are very useful in woodworking, but not in deep and narrow spots.. It was the reason to build another one, with narrow but solid plow plane blade. I saw similar planes few times in google gallery and decided to build my own. The plane is very helpfull in my planemaking. I'm glad that i make it :) I hope you will like it! Materials: piece of beech wood set of an old plow plane blades boiled linseed oil shellac orange Band saw - Record Power Hand cranked drill press - 80 years old CNF (copy of Ixion drill press) If you have any questions or sugestions just write a comment. Enjoy!

[@nealpedigo2842]

Do you make your own floats, or restore older ones? Thanks

[@StavrosGakos]

@@nealpedigo2842 hey, i made them with little help from my buddy's laser cnc

[@czarnick2]

This is quite a side project!

[@-Benedict]

Imagine how proud Mr. Thomas Ibbotson would be, if he knew that his plough irons were still being used for traditional planes over 150 years later. Amazing.

[@StavrosGakos]

I never thought about it :) thank you mate!

[@scottmartin7717]

17:22 that chamfer is SOOOO freaking beautiful! I'm just dipping my feet into planemaking and my goodness you are a real inspiration

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks you Scott :)

[@stepcorngrumbleteats7683]

The absolute freshest breath of air on KZbin !! A maker of such skill and vision, we who putter in our shops should see this as a call to create. Kudos !! Your gifts and your persistence to keep these ideas alive in these plastic crap times says Real creativity will never go out of favor, you just can't buy it for a few dollars. Thanks very much for sharing, I'll be subscribing.

[@StavrosGakos]

I appereciate it :) thank you!

[@adamtheroofer3659]

Going back through some of your videos. I hope you are well. Miss your videos a lot! Best plane maker on KZbin period.

[@StavrosGakos]

Hey Adam! It's nice to see your comment again :) i'm good, thank you! I'm working on the new video right now, rebuilding/refreshing one of my older plane:)

[@MrJ23w]

Stavros dzięki za edukację.Nastolatki powinny Cie oglądać.Polecę mojej wnuczce Basi.Pozdrawiam

[@StavrosGakos]

haha dziękuję bardzo :)

[@PatNetherlander]

What a beautiful new member to the plane-family!

[@davidrichards4455]

You sir are a true artist craftsman. You are making tools that are collectors items as they leave your bench. My only gripe is the people who give a thumbs down to your videos. Why do they bother to click on to your channel?

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks David! Some people just don't like my content, don't worry about it :) regards!

[@GodotWorld]

That moment when you need to make a plane, to make a plane...

[@StavrosGakos]

That's nothing new :)

[@jones_trees_and_treen]

Very functional, I love it. Cool to see you doing things the old-school way with files, edge tool-finish and burnishing rather than excessive sanding.

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks a lot! Take one sub more :) Regards!

[@jones_trees_and_treen]

@@StavrosGakos :~)

[@89sirmonk]

Very nice. Im planning on doing the two paul sellers versions, and not saying they're not a good design, but this is a true solid heirloom piece.

[@Evilduckcreations]

I think the router plane is my favorite of all the styles of plane. I have two - a small one I purchased years ago and a larger one that I built myself. The larger one has two different plane irons, depending on what I need it to do. Wonderful video! I love watching you work.

[@StavrosGakos]

Hello :) thank you for your support!

[@mycobsession]

Exceptional handworking skills

[@ramingr]

I think I'm gonna try this one. Stavro, I can't stretch enough how inspirational your videos are. Make a patreon account, I'm sure quite a few people would like to support your work!

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks a lot! I deleted my patron a count months ago, regards!

[@rodmackenzie9986]

Thank you Stavros , your filming technique and gestures is of a really high standard , it informs accurately by the actions of your hands and fingers . please keep it up

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks a lot Rod :)

[@mywaleri7954]

I like your channel, thank you for your work, threw firewood into my activity

[@StavrosGakos]

Thank you :)

[@TheBearGrylz]

I’ve never seen one of those radius planes before!? Thing is crazy looking. I want one so bad.

[@StavrosGakos]

It was Stanley no 113

[@Vincent-S]

Oooooh. THAT'S how you start for drilling out the hole. I went the other way and did not make the hole deep enough for the auger bit. It still came out ok, but I had a tiny snag with my aim with the bit due to a smaller target to aim for. Thank goodness it was a practice piece from a well dried and seasoned amd squared section of 4x4 instead of the nice cherry block I'm making the finished router plane out of!

[@TheBearGrylz]

Thank you for your videos. I never thought I could make planes in my own shop. After watching a few of your builds, it’s happening. Except I don’t have a drawer full of other blades, so I’ve been cutting my own from an old table saw blade.

[@StavrosGakos]

That's great :) 👍👍👍

[@jagm6430]

13:50 How cool is that!! I never saw one of those before, beautiful work btw..

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks! It was Stanley no 113 :)

[@ThePhototropism]

Agreed that one is on my flee market wish list.

[@dalewysinger3077]

I always really enjoy watching you work. You actually make me feel that I could possibly do this too! Thank you!

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks Dale! I hope you will try it one day :) Regards!

[@petermarsh4993]

Dear Stavros, yet another beautiful piece of craftsmanship. It is another slant on the router plane design. My first one handled shallow rebates with moderate widths. I am now building one where there is a wide rebate at moderate depth. The situation you show here is the opposite with a deep but narrow hole. Looks like my set will need to include this third plane one to cover all bases.

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks Peter! Good luck with your project :)

[@HugoAlfredoOrdonezCh]

Me encanta ver tus videos, esa gran habilidad y destreza para el manejo de las herramientas, la paciencia y como vas plasmando tu idea poco a poco. Gracias por compartirlo.

[@JohnWehrle]

Love it - going to make one of these. Much more versatile than standard router plane and I already have a set of these irons!

[@JimDockrellWatertone]

I love the way you make a practical tool a work of art.

[@StavrosGakos]

Thank you Jim :)

[@thomasarussellsr]

If you're going to do it do it right, right?

[@larsfrandsen2501]

Genius! Never seen this before.

[@karolskakes388]

Your ability to make tools and planes is amazing. You are a true inspiration1 Thank you for sharing. Love this router plane - nice shape!

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks a lot Karol :) I appereciate it!

[@alexandresilva-gc9th]

The tools you create are true works of art congratulations.

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks a lot!

[@ScrapwoodCity]

Beautiful work as always!

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks a lot!

[@irvinwittmeier5208]

That plane at 13:55 is the 1st one like it i have ever seen !;-)

[@StavrosGakos]

It is Stanley no 113 :)

[@thomasarussellsr]

Lots of KZbin woodworker have a Stanley 113 circular plane, they just don't make it into too many videos as they are a specialty plane and don't get used much.

[@oneshotme]

That was a first for me!! I've never seen a plane that'll cut in a curve Looks great and great job making another beautiful tool Enjoyed your video and gave it a Thumbs Up

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks a lot Russel! It was Stanley no 113. Regards!

[@Painless61]

It‘s awesome now you take a Block of wood and transform it in a working handtoool ... and the result ist always marveles...

[@StavrosGakos]

Thank you :) i love to do this!

[@Painless61]

Everyone can see your Love ... 😉

[@alexkorlev6604]

Jak zwykle mistrzowstwo!

[@StavrosGakos]

Dziękuję Alex!

[@torbjornahman]

Cool! The irons or actual blades, what are they? I assume you can use them in different planes for different purposes?

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks! It's an old plow planes set. I use them in my plow plane but now they can work as router plane blades; You can try to make some, it would be an awesome project :) I've never seen any video about it, BTW Love your work, keep it up! Regards from Poland

[@torbjornahman]

@@StavrosGakos Thanks! Oh, ok I'm a novice still when it comes to different planes, but after some research I get what they are. Could be a fun project if I find a plow plane or make one! Quite complicated in the way they are tapered. They all needs the same taper... and that center grove on the back side might be a challenge also to get right.

[@StavrosGakos]

@@torbjornahman that groove is important to set the blade symetric. Yup, just made a plow plane :) it will be awesome project for sure!

[@abelkotze521]

They are handmade from tempered steel, come in different widths, angles and even profiles. Stanley made a steel plow (blade on the edge) in the early 50s with 52 different blades. I sold a complete set in original box 20 years ago for $2,000! But this craftsman is a bloody genius! These tools were made in the 1800s. My granfather was a wheelwright for a few years in the early 1900s and had to change his trade to aircraft fitter - those wooden planes covered with varnished canvas. Sadly his toolbox went to my unappreciative cousin...

[@toms4123]

What a beautifully crafted tool

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks a lot!

[@00joselito]

Me quedo embobao viendo trabajar a este chaval.muy bueno

[@stanmoderate4460]

Once again, exquisite!

[@Mikhandmaker]

Amazing Job mate!!! 👍👍👍

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks Mikel :)

[@danielkarolewski5371]

Jak zwykle perfekcyjnie, pozdrawiam Daniel.

[@StavrosGakos]

Dzięki!

[@Mish79]

Very original, I'm with you! I also want to make myself a hand tool.

[@StavrosGakos]

Thank you! So good luck :)

[@jackwitkowski7818]

@ podziwiam umiejętności oraz posiadane narzędzia, zarówno te zrobione przez pana oraz "gotowce". pełen hand made na najwyższym poziomie! czasami jak oglądam pana filmy, mam wrażenie, że robi pan w maśle a nie w drewnie... ;-) drewno to piękny materiał do tworzenia. pozdrawiam.

[@StavrosGakos]

Bardzo mi miło, dziękuję :) pozdrowienia!

[@jackwitkowski7818]

@@StavrosGakos, z niecierpliwością czekam ja, jak i pozostali miłośnicy pana twórczości, na kolejne hand made prace.

[@jackwitkowski7818]

@@StavrosGakos, aha, pierwszy raz widzę strug do krzywizn, niesamowite narzędzie! można liczyć na kolejny film z jego użyciem? i jakieś szczegóły jak on działa? dzięki.

[@StavrosGakos]

@@jackwitkowski7818 to Stanley no 113. Tutaj jest film o nim kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnO3dYyZd6t_rac

[@williamoverton7265]

Exquisite craftsmanship Stavros 👏👏👏😍

[@jamesmurray7478]

Lovely workmanship.

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks James!

[@kamlesh8818]

Great work 👌👌👌

[@ОлегСтольников-в2х]

Не перестаю восхищаться!

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks Oleg :)

[@willemkossen]

Very nice. I added your video to my routerplane playlist with other routerplane projects. This one is really inspiring! Magnificent!

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks a lot Willem!

[@GNU_Linux_for_good]

Yepp! *True* craftsmanship.

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks a lot!

[@badgersbunk7311]

Another functional piece of art.

[@StavrosGakos]

Thank you!

[@alexandresilva-gc9th]

Mais uma linda obra de arte! parabéns mestre Bigunas!!!

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks a lot!

[@redneckthreepercent]

Great job. The plane looks awesome and great idea on it

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks a lot!

[@redneckthreepercent]

@@StavrosGakos your welcome love the videos and your work

[@russlorenzini2492]

Hope you get your snapper working again!

[@fd4294]

A W E S O M E ! ! ! Brilliant! Excellent!!!

[@StavrosGakos]

Thank you :)

[@rootvalue]

How did you stamp your name on the saw at 7:40? Is your stamp hard enough and the blade soft enough to do it without heat?

[@JohannesFrittum]

Old technique. In the old days when sandpaper was expensive they used shavings to polish the wood instead. Gives a really nice shine! Traditionally done after planing a moulding.

[@rootvalue]

Johannes Frittum I’m referring to the saw at 7:40...

[@JohannesFrittum]

Sorry was ment as a reply to Dana Smith' Question...

[@StavrosGakos]

Hakeem i just order stamp and i make hardening. instagram.com/p/BrtAMqUgj9W/?igshid=or4jldfnp5ac Regards!

[@trevorfamilyadventures5277]

Just found your page, really enjoyed your build, look forward to seeing your next adventure. Thank you.

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks a lot!

[@leksey7870]

Good tool turned out!

[@StavrosGakos]

Thank you!

[@АлексейАлександров-и2о]

Dzień dobry Pan Gakos, baw się dobrze z ,, FINGERS ,, wyszedł)))

[@StavrosGakos]

Dzień dobry, dziękuję :)

[@SeahawkSailor]

Great project with a “snappy” introduction!

[@tomdenny8507]

Great build! I thoroughly enjoyed this video.

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks a lot!

[@thomasarussellsr]

Nice build. And interchangeable irons too? Outstanding!

[@StavrosGakos]

Thank you!

[@michabiaochleb1188]

7:55 Jak nazywa się ten skrobak? Za nic nie mogę znaleźć w internecie.

[@StavrosGakos]

Ten jest mojej produkcji, ale wpisz w internety Lie Nielsen edge float, znajdziesz wersję push i pull (kierunek zębów). Lie Nielsen oferuje jeszcze inne rodzaje floatsów (nie znalazłem polskiego odpowiednika tej nazwy, najbliżej jest "tarnik", ale jednak trochę za daleko :) pozdrawiam

[@michabiaochleb1188]

Bardzo mi Pan pomógł. Z jakiej stali zrobił Pan swój "float"? :) Ceny są nieco przerażające. Pozdrawiam.

[@StavrosGakos]

@@michabiaochleb1188 to była stal c-45, kształt wycinany laserem, następnie ostrzenie, hartowanie i opuszczanie na 40-45 hrc (łatwiejsze ostrzenie). Floatsy często były robione bez hartowania i też dawały radę.

[@StavrosGakos]

@@michabiaochleb1188 no tak, ceny są amerykańskie :) pozdrawiam!

[@nurgle11]

I want one! Oh and you speak in this one too!

[@fiscalfp6803]

Amigo mío, eres un maestro!!

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks a lot!

[@robertsullivan2396]

Brilliant. Thanks for sharing

[@StavrosGakos]

You're welcome Robert :)

[@grzegorzchilkiewicz5652]

perfekcja jak zwykle

[@StavrosGakos]

Dzięki Grzegorz!

[@viorsa8200]

DIVINO DE LA MUERTE,no hay más palabras,un saludo y un like desde Naron(Galicia)

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks a lot :) Regards!

[@benjaminkelly9903]

I love watching your videos. Can you please make a video on how you make that strange saw used to clean out the mortice as it looks very useful. Keep up the great work.

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks a lot! I will remember about that video, regards!

[@nickd5943]

Yes I do like the rabbit plane you made. ( Answering your question in your pinned comment). A few questions for you. What is the thick bladed keyhole saw thing? Tell me what it’s called and function please I.e. ruffing, detail finishing in tight places? Also the flex plane? Outside radius or inside radius as well. Thank you for making another great video.

[@nickd5943]

Sorry!! Router plane.

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks Nick! That were my edge floats. They are very usefull to clean and flatten surface of the mitre mortises. Check Lie Nielsen planemaking floats to see different kinds of them. That flex plane is Stanley no 113 :) Regards!

[@adamlloyd3295]

Very nice! could you drop some info regarding the hand press drill? What make is it and where did you purchase it?

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks! It's a copy of Ixion hand cranked drill press. It was made in Poland about 80 years ago. I bought it from private person who don't use it almost 50 years. Regards!

[@TheSillvano]

Ładne uchwyty na piły, no i wreszcie kątomierz, czyżby Topex nie nie nadążył za Twoim profesjonalizmem? :) super robota, weź czasem pokaż swoją buźke w filmach:) pozdrawiam

[@stalkeraza9389]

Niech sprzeda TOPEXa, może ktoś, z nas śmiertelnych, będzie mógł doznać perfekcji, która go napepałniła przez te lata.

[@StavrosGakos]

Topex dalej daje radę, ale miałem już dość zakrywania kciukiem jego nazwy :) dzięki, postaram się czasem wcisnąć facjatę ;) pozdrowienia!

[@ucenicul]

Now I sell my stanley router plane . Very beautiful

[@StavrosGakos]

Don't sell useful tools :) Thank you! Regards

[@Jawsjawsjawsrg]

Ah, 13:50 what the hell kind of plane is that?????????? I have never seen anything like that, but I think I would like to own one.

[@StavrosGakos]

It was stanley no 113, cheers!

[@RobertKwiatkowski1980]

Witam, świetnie się ogląda Twoje filmy. Mam pytanie - co to za genialna myśl techniczna ten strug z regulowaną stopą do krzywizn? Pozdrawiam.

[@StavrosGakos]

Witaj Robert! Dziękuję, to był Stanley no 113 👍 pozdrowienia!

[@ryandavis7593]

A tool that I need to make for my own plane making. I have spoke shave that I need to share with you. Great video and work as usual. From the high plains of Texas, greetings.

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks a lot Ryan! Are you on instagram?

[@michaelthys4000]

I am trying to get Ryan to take that step. He would have a lot of cool things to share on Instagram. Also your videos are the only of this style. (no diolog or commentary of the work, just the woodworking) that I watch. Your work is impressive. Keep it up. I also love when your daughter comes into the shop.

[@tonywatson987]

I have the almost identical plane, Marples & Sons Shamrock brand. I hadn't known what its specific use was, so thank you for showing me! Nice to see the Stanley #113 being used properly too!

[@StavrosGakos]

Thank you Tony! That planes are preety rare. Regards!

[@nickjones3222]

I have one too, it’s really old. I’d attach a picture of it was possible. I’ll tag you in an Instagram post on my feed, there’s a couple of pictures on there. Bill Carter helped me with a bit of info on it.

[@BlankPlank]

Błędne koło z tymi strugami :D Piękna robota! I mam dwa pytania - buk nieparzony w jakiegoś konkretnego powodu, czy po prostu taki miałeś? Co to za ostrzałki diamentowe, gdzie je kupić?

[@StavrosGakos]

Dzięki! Taki miałem. To osełka diamentowa z alledrogo. Pozdrowienia!

[@petercowell2051]

Beautiful work. What is that intriguing plane with the flexible sole?

[@StavrosGakos]

Thank you! It was Stanley no 113.

[@petercowell2051]

@@StavrosGakos Thank you.

[@nmssis]

Fantastic!

[@BBruno185]

Good job, thanks for this video.

[@StavrosGakos]

You're welcome :) Regards!

[@ИгорьПетров-ц2в4ц]

Спасибо за удовольствие!🤗

[@StavrosGakos]

Cała przyjemność po mojej stronie :)

[@1999GGO]

how did you make the float? ( I noticed it had your maker's mark)

[@StavrosGakos]

Hey my buddy cutted them on laser CNC. When they were prepare to work i send them for 50 hrc hardening. Cheers

[@bocfus72]

Awesome work, only question I have is why do you rub the shavings over the plane's when you're done?? Thanks for sharing!!!

[@robertmcclenning5696]

I believe rubbing the shavings across it burnishes the wood.

[@bocfus72]

@@robertmcclenning5696 that's what I was thinking but wasnt sure!

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks Dana! Robert wrote the answer :) Regards!

[@ИгорьГорбачев-у1у]

Лучше любого успокоительного!

[@frittandy]

Very nice!!!

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks a lot!

[@tr6r71]

What is the grinder you are using and the pink wheel?

[@StavrosGakos]

It was chainsaw sharpening stone

[@allenwc]

You spoke! :O Love the end grain in that block, a slight wave like pattern, very pretty. I really like the hand drill (brace) for control. I could never drill such precise holes with a power drill.Oh, you make your own hole saw! Out of what did you make the blade? I have never seen plane like that, never. what is it called? Love the body shape, looks very comfortable. Another great build, thanks kindly!

[@StavrosGakos]

Hey William, sorry i missed this comment. This is an old blade of hole saw. I just made new handle. This is a kind of router plane :) Cheers!

[@Altarnik]

Хочешь хороший инструмент - сделай его сам! 👏 Спасибо за видео)

[@StavrosGakos]

Nie ma za co :) pozdrawiam!

[@Rk-dz8wi]

Bravo Maestro....

[@StavrosGakos]

Thank you!

[@lovetools2685]

It takes a plane to make a plane!

[@colt4667]

Yeah - and it takes a workbench to make a workbench.

[@StavrosGakos]

Nothing new :)

[@thomasarussellsr]

@@colt4667 nah, can build a work bench on a couple of knockdown saw horses. And can also make planes with mallet and chisel. The quality of both depend on the craftsman.

[@screamingwilson]

Any chance we’ll get to see you make the float you used in the video?

[@StavrosGakos]

Go to my instagram profile, there are few posts and videos about building them. Regards!

[@screamingwilson]

Stavros Gakos, awesome sauce; thanks!

[@UnderLeakingRoof]

Cześć Stavros. Jak się sprawuje ta CFN-ka? Szukam właśnie czegoś w dobrym stanie lub do renowacji, ale jakoś nie ma nic sensownego w pobliżu. Możesz polecić jakieś wiertła? Wybacz, że tak Cię prześladuję, ale jesteś jednym z moich stolarskich guru, więc nie mam wyjścia 🙂

[@StavrosGakos]

Cześć :) spisuje się świetnie, nawet pomimo tego, że ma delikatne bicie. Używam zwykłych wierteł, mam nadzieję, że się rozczarowałeś ;) pozdrowienia!

[@scotthaddad563]

Wow! The blade Fairy must have left you a drawer full of blades. Those are hard to come by around here and when you can find them they are pricey.

[@StavrosGakos]

Timeless tools always cost more :) Regards!

[@captusdenis6295]

Bravo Stavros ! Fine woodwork ! As usual. were did you find all thoses old tools that you use like this plane with flexible sole ?

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks! There are lot of internet auctions with them. That plane is Stanley 113 - easy to find. Regards

[@captusdenis6295]

Thanks Stavros.

[@StavrosGakos]

@@captusdenis6295 You're welcome :)

[@PACHIAMOU]

Είσαι ωραίος!

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks a lot!

[@marcuslist2345]

Классный рубанок получился . Но , местами использования гриндера могло бы ускорить процесс .

[@jlq2752]

Doesn't the taper in thickness of the iron makes it hard to get a proper mating with the wedge?

[@StavrosGakos]

Why do you think that? The wege is perfectly matched to the taper of the iron.

[@jlq2752]

@@StavrosGakos the bedding angle with the iron fully retracted and fully extended will be different. If the wedge matches perfectly with the iron fully retracted, won't there be a gap with the iron fully extended? Or is the gap not big enough to matter?

[@StavrosGakos]

@@jlq2752 it doesn't matter if the blade is extended or no - there is no gaps.

[@petermarsh4993]

Dear Stavros, do you happen to know of a dictionary or other reference that describes all the range of wooden hand planes? The planes are out there but I can’t find such a reference. Thanks.

[@StavrosGakos]

Sorry Peter but i don't know that kind of dictionary..

[@pebblesthecat3625]

What is the type of plane called that you began using at 13.50 minutes on the video ? - the metal one that adjusted to fit the curve you wanted. Are they difficult to get hold of ? Is it possible to make one and have you made one so there is a video to follow ? Do they also curve the other way to plane an inside curve like the inside of a bowl ? I think it would be invaluable in the workshop to have one of these so I would like to try and get one for myself (or if that is not possible, make one (following one of your videos of course) 😉

[@dagwood1327]

That is a compass plane. They have an adjustable sole to do concave and convex planing. I have only seen a couple for sale. But have not really looked either. They used to be plenty common. My grandfather had one. I am fascinated by this guy’s skill and video quality.

[@StavrosGakos]

It is Stanley no 113, compass plane. I've never thought about making one for myself :) it is preety ergonomic tool but i think the plane wont work inside bowls. Regards!

Braaaaaaaawooooo!

[@obikornikowo_pl3350]

Już nie będę wypominał Ci tego pstrykania na forum , bo jeszcze faktycznie się popsuje i gdzie ja będę takie fajne filmy oglądać ?

[@StavrosGakos]

Hehe dzięki ;)

[@tommypouncey5667]

Thomas Ibbotson steel is amazing