035 Strike block plane

[@StavrosGakos]

Sooooo, hello my Friends!!! It's been 6 months since i upload my last video. I didn't expect that my break in planemaking will be so long. At this moment finally i can say - yes, i'm back! In today's episode i'm gonna make something special - classic strike block plane with intermittent boxing. The plane is purposed to work on the engrain surface. As you know endgrain surface of the wood is the most durable for friction, so the sole of wooden plane can be damage quickly. Because of that i'm gonna use small pieces of boxwood, and glue them into the sole of the plane. Notice the grain direction of the boxing, they will be perpendicular to the sole, that detail will keep durable of the sole for years of using. For this project i'm gonna use: - piece of smoked black locust for the body - log of boxwood for the wedge and the boxing - padauk and maple veneer inlay (just for fun) - my hand tools - my hands - my head ;) I hope you like how the plane will works! At the end of the video i got small surprise for you :) Thank you! If you have any questions or sugestions just write a comment. Enjoy! Btw. Sometimes you asked me about plans of my planes, but i'm really sorry, i have them only in my head.. Maybe some day i'll put them on the paper or digital version. Today i don't have a time for it.

[@oneshotme]

Very beautiful as always!!! I'm glad to see you're putting videos out again and looking forward to your next one!!!!! I had just looked yesterday if I had missed a video. I knew the last one I seen you had hurt yourself and was concerned that it might have gotten worst

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks a lot! Don't worry, everything is great but i have no time .. All the best for you :)

[@donnadimeo]

I’m definitely going to try the spline trick! You know just for fun! Look great!

[@jonasdaverio9369]

What angle is the iron mounted at?

[@StavrosGakos]

35 deg bed and 10 deg skew

[@nurgle11]

I was going to say that's a beautiful plane that I'd love to have/make one day and now all I have to say is all my Christmases have come at once this year,. Bardzo dziękuję Stavros.

[@melindajohnson3394]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

[@gentlemandude1]

I'm envious! Congratulations, Andrew!

[@baigorn]

Lucky dude! Enjoy that masterpiece;

[@jeffdorrity5609]

Congratulations Andrew .... I am almost jealous. At least I was able to witness this master put his mark on it and then create this beautiful piece of art. Cherish it forever!

[@andrevdm6406]

Happy planing Andrew!

[@paulstephen1007]

An absolute artist. I love your videos. Just bought an old derelict wooden plane today. Going to try using the iron to make a plane. You have inspired me.

[@barthanes1]

He's Back! More masterpieces incoming.

[@StavrosGakos]

Hey Ross ;)

[@guylabesseuille2716]

Quel immense plaisir de vous retrouver et, j'espère, en bonne santé. Pour votre retour, quelle magnifique réalisation. Ce rabot est très beau. Le contraste des bois est du plus bel effet. Bravo. Merci pour votre retour parmi vos fans et bonne santé à vous et à vos proches. A bientôt.

[@StavrosGakos]

Merci mon pote :)

[@deltabravo9366]

I love this guy. I have been waiting for more of these videos since he moved. I am completely fascinated by someone who actually makes them by hand, even the uncommon planes. Awesome stuff man. Thanks for putting in all the hard work.

[@StavrosGakos]

Thank you Darric ;)

[@JCtheROD]

You make amazing things and your work with a chisel is outstanding. Thank you

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks!

[@thatguythatdoesstuff7448]

Oh wow. That's awesome that you gave it away. Incredibly generous of you. Beautiful design and craftsmanship.

[@StavrosGakos]

Thank you :)

[@robohippy]

Love the saw/rasp cutter things you have. Also, never thought of making a scraper out of an old chisel..... Might have to try that some time. I do plan to make my own wood hand planes eventually. I do have a LOT of wood..... Wood-Aholic anonymous.....

[@stanmoderate4460]

incredible craftsmanship and a pleasure to watch.

[@melindajohnson3394]

Beyond my absolute fascination with the layout of these works of functional art, I love that you do not mask the sound of construction with a soundtrack. Nothing more soothing that listening to tool maker/woodworker making hand tools "sing". THANK YOU!

[@jorgepellegrino8459]

Yes! I can't stand video makers who need to talk every single minute in a half hour long video. I love when Stavros gives us all the information written on wood.

[@allenwc]

Have to agree.

[@warrenwatson3105]

Thanks

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks a lot Warren!

[@manofbeard]

What an elegant piece of work. Beautifully crafted.

[@StavrosGakos]

Thank you!

[@freddyalvaradovindas2014]

Excelente trabajo , es una obra de arte 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾saludos desde Costa Rica.

[@ОлегСтольников-в2х]

Наконец дождались! Любо дорого посмотреть на работу мастера. Сколько же у Вас всего рубанков. Можно сделать обзор по всему сделанном вами инструменту.

[@StavrosGakos]

Hey, i don't know :)

[@nageshsarang_youtube]

Superb craftsmanship you have

[@chuckpremer1263]

Uncommonly beautiful, was a joy to watch.

[@StavrosGakos]

Thank you Chuck :)

[@stevenong6611]

TQ for yr reply.Enjoy yr woodWorking I watch you making all wooden handplane,very good and nice,good luck to you and family.bye

[@tombaker3794]

The level of perfection is amazing, a true craftsman at work. All hand work, no "machining" of components.

[@StavrosGakos]

Thank you Tom :) i used my old bench grinder fir work with the blade but i didn't want to show it again ;)

[@donnadimeo]

I’m watching your videos for the second time. I don’t know how I missed mentioning the view of the shop the first time around. It’s nice to see the shop. Beautiful work as always. Thanks for sharing your work and art.

[@StavrosGakos]

Hey Donna, thanks. On my Instagram profile you can find more shots of the workshop :)

[@larsfrandsen2501]

That scraper chisel is the work of a genius! I am going to make one of those for myself! Thanks for a great channel!

[@StavrosGakos]

You welcome Lars :)

[@dan_loginov]

Nice to see you again. You need a sheet of thick plywood under the workbench. In order not to disrupt the heat exchange of the body.

[@StavrosGakos]

Thank you Dan :) The floor is not finished yet..

[@glennsimpson6749]

Each and ever time you post a new video I get excited!!!! Glad to see you back 👍👍👍

[@StavrosGakos]

Thank you Glenn :)

[@georgebrill3072]

Great craftsmanship. A truly beautiful piece.

[@StavrosGakos]

Thank you George!

[@andrewlussier1201]

Awesome craftsmanship. Welcome back

[@StavrosGakos]

Thank you Andrew!

[@JimDockrellWatertone]

Oh my! What a work of art! Love it!

[@StavrosGakos]

Hey Jim :) Thanks a lot!

[@ledinguededingue174]

Que c'est bon de vous revoir en forme et dans un très belle atelier. Et encore bravo pour vos rabot.

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks a lot!

[@MikolajMurawa]

Ty chory perfekcjonisto! Przecież tych strugów nie wolno używać tylko postawić na półce w salonie! :D

[@mathquir190]

That a nice little workbench you got. effective. Spaceless.

[@brucepottorff6870]

That is a beautiful plane. Well done.

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks Bruce!

[@jeffdorrity5609]

I could watch your masterful creations over and over Mr. Gakos. Welcome Back!

[@StavrosGakos]

Hey Jeff :) Thank you!

[@allenwc]

Wow, nice shop. definitely an upgrade. Another beautiful plane. I like all the specialty tools you made for plane making. Really fool and inspring. Thanks kindly

[@StavrosGakos]

Hey William :) Thanks a lot!

[@hang-on4807]

Great Event! Congratulation ! Dawson.

[@dalewysinger3077]

Thouroughly enjoy watching you work! Beautiful tools! Thank you for sharing.

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks Dale!

[@PatrykRaczy]

Już się martwiłem, że nie wrócisz. Zdrowia i przyjemności!

[@StavrosGakos]

Cześć Patryk! Dziękuję i wzajemnie :)

[@gentlemandude1]

Welcome back! How I have missed your your wonderful videos! I hope that you're nicely settled into your new home and workshop. Wishing you all the best!

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks a lot :) there is no better place for us ;)

[@plakor6133]

What a fantastic job, both plane and video.

[@StavrosGakos]

Thank you!

[@jamesmurray7478]

Lovely work. Thanks you and Mr. Carter’s inspiration I have made my first plane, a jointer. It is far from perfect but does work well. Now on to other tools and more planes. There should be time. I am a young 76.

[@StavrosGakos]

That's great James :) I appereciat it and wish you the best for you!

[@lynnbryant9866]

Welcome back! You were missed! It is a pure pleasure watching such artistry and skill. Welcome back, indeed.

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks Lynn! Regards

[@X2Xbeyond]

You my friend are exceptional. I just discovered your channel and will be watching all your videos over the coming weeks. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@StavrosGakos]

Hello Matthew! You're welcome :)

[@troystaten5633]

Nicely done, thanks for showing us..

[@StavrosGakos]

Hey Troy :) Thanks!

[@larrykelly2838]

Nice build, amazing young man.

[@professor62]

Yet another awesome build. You are indeed the MASTER, Stavros!

[@StavrosGakos]

Thank you :)

[@barkebaat]

The Master is back ! Now he has a body ! And a new workshop ! He even wears sandals to work just like me ! Hurrrraaahh !!

[@StavrosGakos]

Hey mate :) Sandals are the best! I like to feel wind between my fingers lol ;) Regards!

[@telocify]

Artful tools you make, very well done!!

[@StavrosGakos]

Thank you t Lo!

[@denislamanna8905]

Nice saw at 8:24 love to see you make those a pull and push one ... Nice work...

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks Denis!

[@LimitedGunnerGM]

Okay, so you seem like a master craftsman that is starting his own wood shop from scratch. Incredible skill, just building your tools!

[@miles11we]

Ok you got me on the rounded transition from the top chamfer to the tapered bevel on the back. Beautiful touch

[@StavrosGakos]

Thank you :)

[@mgmoody42]

Another job well done, thanks for sharing!

[@StavrosGakos]

Thank you Matt!

[@moonlightsnowfall6734]

Beautiful work, its always a pleasure. Congratulations to Andrew Dawson, that was a great surprise.

[@StavrosGakos]

Hey Philip :) thank you!

[@WTCreations]

Great to see you back at the work bench Stavros and a very cool plane to start with!

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks a lot!

[@coconatti]

love this channel, i can watch these vids all day

[@StavrosGakos]

I appereciate it 👍

[@MajsterkowiczBB]

Jak zwykle perfekcyjna robota 👏👏👏 i piękny nowy warsztat. Pozdrawiam

[@StavrosGakos]

Dzięki :) pozdrowienia!

[@lucasvilchesmontiel2883]

Que buen proyecto me encanto , que gusto volver a ver un video suyo. Un gran saludo.

[@StavrosGakos]

Thank you Lucas :)

[@UlisesUlises-xc6wp]

Hermoso Trabajo! Saludos desde México.

[@petersydow4002]

¡hermoso de verdad!

[@petersydow4002]

Saludos desde Estados Unidos de Norteamérica.

[@bobshepard4423]

Well, that's what you get when both your tools and your skills are sharp.

[@JH-et7ig]

Woohoo. A new video. I check everyday. Love your videos!

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks a lot! I appereciate it :)

[@rclamond]

Happy to see more of your fantastic work. Welcome back.

[@StavrosGakos]

Hey Robin :) Thank you!

[@rafataady4037]

Dla mnie jesteś Mistrzem świata w struganiu strugów ;) Przypadkowo trafiłem na Twój film, ale nie bylem w stanie się oderwać. Gratuluję zdolności manualnych no i oczywiście pomysłów na nowe projekty. Sam zaczynam swoją przygodę ze stolarstwem od kilku lat. Uczę się powoli głównie z internetu przelewając swoje pomysły na amatorskie projekty. Twój kanał będzie pod moja baczną uwagą. Pozdrawiam i życzę dużo sukcesów.

[@StavrosGakos]

Dzięki Rafał :) życzę powodzenia w Twoim warsztacie! Pozdrowienia

[@michaelfling7786]

Glad to see you back, Stavros! Do hope you are enjoying your new home and workshop. Once again your work is superb and I really enjoy watching you execute your skills to produce another excellent plane!

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks again :)

[@crossgrainwoodproductsltd9230]

I LOVE your planes! They are works of art and yet can slice into the hardest of woods and make whisper thin shavings. You should enter in the yearly contest in Japan to see who can make a plane that makes the longest & intact shaving. I'd bet on you to win.!! Someday your planes will become a highly collectible item to own. Have you ever thought of selling them?

[@StavrosGakos]

Hey! Thank you :) i don't have a time to build them for sale yet. Regards!

[@SeahawkSailor]

I’m so happy you are posting again. I hope the time away was good for you and your family. I look forward to your next post. Your work is excellent, and the video format is superb. Thank you from the US.

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks a lot Jeff! it was quite difficult time, but we're going forward :) Regards!

[@woodlark9948]

Beautiful work Stavros. Welcome back

[@StavrosGakos]

Thank you!

[@bobolander]

HOORAY!!! STAVROS IS BACK! Good to see a new video and you back at it in a new shop!

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks a lot :)

[@tim_bbq1008]

So glad you're back. Your work is inspirational. Best wishes

[@StavrosGakos]

Hey Tim! Thank you a lot :)

[@johnbarker6703]

Definitely a work of art

[@gdpjm]

Missed you. So glad your new shop is set up and ready to make more videos. You’re a great craftsman.

[@StavrosGakos]

Thank you Berl ;)

[@nipunlokuwithanage3433]

u can use masking tape/painters tape or a knife line to prevent the backside of a sawcut from blowing out. honestly ever plane this guy makes in a piece of art. amazing work

[@Rk-dz8wi]

Ставрос как всегда на вывысоте, классный видос, классный инструмент, еще и лотерея в финале...👍

[@StavrosGakos]

Dziękuję bardzo :)

[@gprn3]

Impressive build, you have nice tastes.

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks a lot!

[@voldmar]

Glad to see you back! I missed you and rewatched your videos to inspire myself

[@StavrosGakos]

That's a real pleasure for me :) thank you!

[@cortando_lenha]

Return of Jedi. Congrats for the new workshop. Very cool! And thanks for the return.

[@StavrosGakos]

Thank you :)

[@vincenzosofia7133]

Veramente molto bravo 👏👏❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@danieltycjan4490]

Miło znów widzieć 😀😀😀 no teraz to jest miejsca do pracy w bród. Powodzenia w dalszych remontach. Pozdro byku

[@StavrosGakos]

Dzięki Tyki :)

[@billebdon4338]

Another absolutely beautiful tool and great filming too - great to see you back Stavros.

[@StavrosGakos]

Hey Bill:) Thanks a lot!

[@tyremanguitars]

good to see you back, and nice workshop! beautiful handplane

[@StavrosGakos]

Hey Ben :) Thanks a lot!

[@oliviermalige3279]

Congrats to the winner and big thanks for sharing your work with us !! This plane is beautyfull !!

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks a lot Olivier :)

[@josealonso1292]

Todos los días hay un amanecer y que depara ese nuevo día al parecer cosas increíbles maravilloso video para imitarlo gran señor

[@StavrosGakos]

Thank you Jose :)

[@viorsa8200]

Stavros,más que una herramienta para trabajar es una obra de arte, magnífica combinación de maderas,el resultado final es una pieza divina de la muerte,un saludo cordial y por supuesto un gran like desde Narón, Galicia ( España)

[@StavrosGakos]

Thank you so much :) Regards!

[@mg3289]

Kolejny raz potwierdziłeś, że masz talent, wiedzę i doświadczenie. I bardzo dobrze z tych walorów korzystasz. Brawo 👍🏼.

[@StavrosGakos]

Dzięki :)

[@pablocruzgilmour]

Wonderful work as usual, good to have you back!

[@StavrosGakos]

Hey Pablo :) thank you!

[@joes144]

So glad to see you're back at it. I'm fascinated by user made tools. I hope to one day begin crafting my own planes. I will love to see you create a website to organize your videos and also write up information on angles, how to select wood blanks, grain orientations etc. Would be a great help to those of us who aspire to craft traditional tools.

[@StavrosGakos]

Thank you Joe! I'll do this one day :) Regards!

[@pancito1224]

YAY! So happy you are back. Beautiful work, as always!

[@StavrosGakos]

Thank you :)

[@-Benedict]

It's great to see you back, Stavros. Wonderful work as always.

[@StavrosGakos]

Hey Benedict ;)

[@alfredog2762]

Welcome back Stavros,hope you are doing well. Amazing job as usual, thanks for sharing. Regards

[@StavrosGakos]

Thank you Alfredo! I'm good :) Regards!

[@robzzr5259]

jesteś wreszcie, dobrze. Świetna robota jak zawsze. pozdro

[@StavrosGakos]

Bez Twojej pomocy ten projekt i następne nie byłyby tak proste ;) pozdrowienia!

[@joshwalker5605]

very glad to see you back!

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks Josh!

[@Myrkskog]

Quite stunning.

[@StavrosGakos]

Thank you :)

[@ikust007]

Splendeur! Quel beau travail! J’ai honte de mon atelier ...

[@redneckthreepercent]

Great job as always. Glad to see you back

[@stevenong6611]

Beautiful plane, I like it

[@StavrosGakos]

Thank you :)

[@GingerJohnnyOR]

So inspiring! Thanks so much for posting your fine work!

[@StavrosGakos]

You're welcome :)

[@cezarytomalski8354]

Pięknie urządziłeś sobie miejsce pracy. Aż miło popatrzeć, jak znowu pracujesz.

[@StavrosGakos]

Cześć Cezary :) dziękuję!

[@RRRAMDesh]

Спасибо что вернулся! С переездом! Мы ждали!

[@StavrosGakos]

Hey Roman :) Thanks a lot!

[@rogersbros]

Great work and thanks for the video 🤘

[@centurion2289]

Un très beau cadeau

[@StavrosGakos]

I hope it will serves many years for Andrew :)

[@alans1816]

Welcome back! That was fascinating, and gorgeous. The endgrain boxing should wear very well. Giving it away was very generous.

[@StavrosGakos]

Hey Alan! Thank you, i hope the plane will serve Andrew for years :)

[@draka1973]

Welcome back Stavros! 🖖🇮🇹

[@StavrosGakos]

Hey Emiliano :) thank you!

[@DanielWorkshop]

Stavros is back with its superb planes and projects. :)

[@StavrosGakos]

Hey Daniel :)

[@adrianelsner3934]

No nareszcie powrót króla! :D cieszę się, że wróciłeś wraz z nowymi projektami

[@StavrosGakos]

haha dzięki bardzo :) cieszę się tak samo jak Ty :)