072 I decided to refresh my first strike block plane.. and change one thing more

Hello my friends! It's been so long since the last video.. I'm glad that i'm finally back.
As you can noticed on my instagram profile, last time i was working on a few strike block planes. With every new plane my first strike block was getting uglier, so there was only one way - refreshing!
During the process i've changed the iron for longer and a little bit wider.
For the new wedge and mouth closer i've used a piece of pear wood.
As you can see in the video i've used new solution - vacuum chamber. I'm gonna soak my planes with boiled linseed oil before finishing - that will reduce the tendency to moisture absorbing.
You can ask - reduce to what extent? This is to be checked - let me know if you will like to watch that kind of video, with different kind of woods.
For the finish i've used two coats of osmo 3032 and rubbing with steel wool after each coat.
If you got any questions feel free to wrtie a comment.
Oh, one important thing - i decided to change my daily job for fulltime planemaking.
I'll start since 01 november :)
Thank you for your time!
Stavros
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[@StavrosGakos]

Hello my friends! It's been so long since the last video.. I'm glad that i'm finally back. As you can noticed on my instagram profile, last time i was working on a few strike block planes. With every new plane my first strike block was getting uglier, so there was only one way - refreshing! During the process i've changed the iron for longer and a little bit wider. For the new wedge and mouth closer i've used a piece of pear wood. As you can see in the video i've used new solution - vacuum chamber. I'm gonna soak my planes with boiled linseed oil before finishing - that will reduce the tendency to moisture absorbing. You can ask - reduce to what extent? This is to be checked - let me know if you will like to watch that kind of video, with different kind of woods. For the finish i've used two coats of osmo 3032 and rubbing with steel wool after each coat. If you got any questions feel free to wrtie a comment. Oh, one important thing - i decided to change my daily job for fulltime planemaking :) I'll start since 01 november :) Thank you for your time! Stavros

[@MartinPaulsen87]

That sounds very exciting! I hope you have great succes with your fulltime planemaking. Would love to see a video with your testings. Thanks for sharing!

[@oliviermalige3279]

All the best with your new job !! Hope you'll get the success you deserve 😊 Thanks for sharing !!

[@giveemtheboot5123]

You may be able to get away with using either linseed oil or polymerized linseed oil with the vacuum method. The residual air plus the solvent (e.g. turpentine, acetone, mineral spirits, xylene) in boiled linseed oil are likely causing the excessive bubbling over.

[@christophereverett8385]

Might look into something called the "London finish": mix varnish with paint thinner 50/50, put in a layer let it dry, next layer wet sand with 400 grit wet/dry sandpaper, next 2-3 layers wet sand with 600 grit wet/dry, sand with the 600 grit and clean before applying a final layer. The slurry from the wet sanding blocks up the wood pores. I use this on tool handles and IME it's a tough, sweat-proof finish.

[@StavrosGakos]

Next time i will do the vacuum in stages, not all at once. It should reduce bubblings

[@keggyification]

So pleased you're back on YT with your stunning craftmanship. You've been missed by many I'm sure. Future plans sound very exciting, all the very best of luck, you deserve it.

[@StavrosGakos]

Thank you!

[@andregiroux5199]

So happy you’re back! And congrats on going full time with plane making!

[@StavrosGakos]

Thank you Andre!

[@mitchellkirk1238]

BTW - very happy you’re back

[@robohippy]

I thought I had watched this before, but don't remember the router sled jig for making the iron wedge. Very clever!

[@boblow2186]

Hello old friend. Glad to see you back Doing an excellent job . very fine work as always. Look forward to seeing more from you soon. Bob.

[@StavrosGakos]

Thank you Bob!

[@lewislevine8095]

Beautiful work and the plane cuts amazing well. Watching this was like an apprenticeship.

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks a lot!

[@VS-ce5os]

Yesss! Youre back!! I barely survived the withdrawls. 😁

[@charleswilson8915]

Fantastic job Stravos! Looks more beautiful and professional with the new iron and the finish renewed 😊

[@thesjyoungjr]

It is so good to be invited back into your shop. Thank you. As always, a grand time spent with an old friend.

[@StavrosGakos]

You're more than welcome :)

[@rogerhodges7656]

It is great to see a new clip from you. It has been a long time. I have missed your work.

[@StavrosGakos]

Thank you Roger!

[@elmarqo_3448]

The tool you created is a work of art.

[@StavrosGakos]

Thank you!

[@peternewman9713]

I love your work, Stavros. So precise!!!

[@StavrosGakos]

Thank you Peter!

[@philaandrew100]

Beautiful job, Stavros

[@StavrosGakos]

Hey Phil! Thanks a lot :)

[@mrimmortal1579]

I’m so glad that you are back, and I’m very excited for your future plans! Your masterful craftsmanship is truly a joy to watch. Thank you for sharing your passion and your art with us. I wish you much success!

[@Srulio]

Thank you for masterful expostion and especially well done on this vacuum chamber for boiled linseed oil. It sounds like an excellent methods of preserving wood. I hope you will be able to show us the results with the types of wood used in toolmaking.

[@lynnbryant9866]

More beautiful work, beautifully done. A pleasure to watch, as always.

[@StavrosGakos]

Hey Lynn :)

[@MurrayKing-qx9ne]

Glad you're back. Love your hand work with chisels on all the edges. My favorite part of your builds. Wish you the best of luck. You are very talented and have a wonderful eye for quality.

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks a lot!

[@Calito1157]

Fantastic work, I am very impressed with your tools and the total command you have over the wood 👍 Greetings from Ecuador 🇪🇨

[@VORONM]

Another masterpiece! I watched with a fading heart. Thank you maestro!

[@StavrosGakos]

Hey Voron :)

[@jeremymunday926]

Super post showing your methods. Outstanding craftsmanship. A lot to learn from this, thanks.

[@fieqakim]

I dont even own a plane or do wood working..but i love watching you making plane and the finish product is amazing..glad you upload a new video and hope everything is well for you..cheers

[@StavrosGakos]

Thank you 🍻

[@chuckpremer3111]

Beautiful work as always. Looking forward to more videos.

[@k9six185]

I love the sandpaper on the chisel blade idea….

[@Gus0046]

Que maravilla de trabajo, eres un genio, te felicito 👏👏👏

[@adamtheroofer3659]

I’ve said it before. Every time you start a project I think I have an idea of where you are going with it. Not a chance. You pull out a gouge scraper! Freakin genius! Absolute masterclass in finishing hardwood and fine details!

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks Adam :)

[@xchinvanderlinden]

I'd be happy to watch videos on oil soaking and moisture absorption.

[@guylabesseuille2716]

Content de vous revoir. Magnifique travail et magnifique rabot. Merci pour ce moment agréable en votre compagnie.

[@RB-kd5bg]

Super. W końcu znalazł Pan czas. Pozdrawiam.

[@raneolsen]

Well, that was worth it, awesome result!

[@StavrosGakos]

Hey Rane :) Thank you!

[@tyremanguitars]

great to see you back, and doing it full-time, I wish you all the best in business and think you will be very successful!

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks a lot :)

[@troystaten5633]

Looks great, works great. Nice upgrade thanks for showing us.

[@StavrosGakos]

Hey Troy :)

[@gdpjm]

Glad to see your work again.

[@StavrosGakos]

Hey Berl :)

[@vova1340]

Golden hands!!! Bravo!!!

[@normandleblanc2902]

Great work as usual. One thing that you should do is a video of how you prepare (how to sharpen them) and use a chisel scraper. This is subject rarely discussed or seen on the web.

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks! Please check "Blunt chisel technique" video's by Bill Carter.

[@tim_bbq1008]

So so nice! I learned a few new techniques today. Not sure why that karate chop and finger snapping technique doesn't work for me. Thanks for sharing.

[@StavrosGakos]

Hey Tim :)

[@dominictramonte2687]

Welcome home!

[@LESECUTORE]

yes please! more vacuum chamber oil operations in next videos

[@StavrosGakos]

👍👍👍

[@toms4123]

A pleasure to warch

[@dalibordostal5600]

Gloria in excelsis Deo! Welcome back.

[@StavrosGakos]

Hello Dalibor :)

[@jameslemasters9792]

Love watching you again. Welcome back

[@StavrosGakos]

Hey James 🤟

[@afterthemouse]

so glad to see you back Sir! as always, an inspiration

[@TermiteUSA]

It is a privilege to watch your precision at work. Keep it comin.

[@jamiehanson4955]

We've missed your skills as a craftsman and film maker very much. Your 'visual explanations' hold so many details to re watch, note and try to master! Always an inspiration to attempt more.

[@StavrosGakos]

Thank you Jamie!

[@Vincent-S]

Absolutely fantastic I liked the color contrast of the old wedges, but the more even tones of the new pear ones mixing with the color of the body but still maintaining a gentler contrast after the oil is super attractive too!

[@ronboe6325]

Yikes! Looks like you raised your plane making skills to another level or two. Your video skills have gone up a notch or two also. :bow: I've seen the vacuum method for epoxy and solid rocket fuels, not once did I ever consider it for oiling tools. Wow! Worth the wait sir!

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks a lot :)

[@stanmoderate4460]

It's been way too long Stavros, good to have you back!

[@selassswoodwork]

Welcome back 😁🙏 beautifull result 👍👍👍🤙

[@АлександрВладимирович-к2р]

Super, I did not expect to see you already and lo and behold, may you always have orders 🔥💪👌👍.

[@StavrosGakos]

Thank you!

[@whittysworkshop982]

We missed you Stavros 😁

[@illergiuliotti1896]

Fantastic ! Compliments!

[@petrsidlo7614]

Just yesterday I remembered your channel and binged a few videos, great to have you back!

[@jamesjohnston8098]

I've been keeping an eye out, and grateful to see you are back at it. You are an inspiration and hope you are thriving.

[@tomnorton8218]

Beautiful work!

[@davidjennings9253]

Just beautiful !!!! Your plane making makes me want to try.

[@StavrosGakos]

You should try 👍

[@davidjennings9253]

I make guitars and mandolins so I can handle hand tools plus watching you is a huge help. Best wishes!!@@StavrosGakos

[@StavrosGakos]

@@davidjennings9253 do it will be easy for you 🙂 Cheers!

[@jesusefrenlopezgarcia8596]

hola que bueno verlo de nuevo en acción gracias por compartir su trabajo es de mucha utilidad para mi ya que he aprendido mucho de su trabajo gracias saludos desde México

[@StavrosGakos]

Cheers!

[@timmikesell7]

Huge fan. Glad you’re back!

[@StavrosGakos]

Thank you Tim!

[@mdhebert]

best of luck on your new job. Making planes full time sounds perfect for you. There will be many happy customers. :)

[@StavrosGakos]

I hope so :) thank you!

[@dominikakarolewska654]

Stavros jak zwykle perfekcja w 100%,pozdrawiam.

[@StavrosGakos]

Dzięki, również pozdrawiam!

[@mikeestes4119]

The vacuum-infused linseed oil technique is fascinating! I'm anxious to know how well that works.

[@StavrosGakos]

Hey Mike :)

[@professor62]

The MASTER is back!!! I’m sooo delighted to see you back in your shop, Stavros. It’s been too long! Congrats on your decision to become a full-time plane maker. I hope this means many more videos! Btw, I will watch ANY vid you make. I enjoy all of them. It is an honor to watch you work. You make masterpieces, and this plane was no exception. It’s absolutely beautiful. Seeing you back has made my day. lol

[@professor62]

P.S. Oh, forgot to ask you: what exactly is a block strike plane?

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks a lot :) Strike block plane is purposed to striking/shooting the end grain surface of the boards 👍

[@pepecarmona6721]

Hola!!! Que alegría poder ver de nuevo tus trabajos. Muchas gracias desde España 👏👏👏👏👏

[@yvesdesrosiers2396]

Welcome back Stavros ! Like usual your work always impresses me. Hope you and the family are well in this crazy world and everyone is safe. looking forward to the next one. Ciao

[@StavrosGakos]

Hey Yves! We are good, thank you :)

[@larrykelly2838]

Beautiful work

[@StavrosGakos]

Thank you Larry!

[@jessestrum]

great work stavros

[@curoimacdaire3630]

Beautiful work as always!

[@TomeRodrigo]

Excellent.

[@neomarex]

Piękny efekt pracy

[@StavrosGakos]

Dzięki!

[@MegaKostasv]

Καλώς τον........Εύχομαι να είναι όλα καλά, Σταύρο........

[@JMFuller227]

So good to see your latest video Stavros! Somehow you’ve managed to take a great looking plane and make it GORGEOUS! And congratulations on the exciting news concerning your upcoming career change, that’s incredible!!! You have certainly put in the work, I’m glad to see it paying off for you. All the best to you and your family!

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks a lot :)

[@ryandavis7593]

Thank you Stavros for this excellent video. We all know that editing and posting takes up a fair amount of time so we do understand why it has taken so long. Beautiful work as to expected. As for me I haven’t been out to my shop for over two months. I have been busy taking care of ailing friends and such. Not to mention my own health has taken a hit twice this summer. Greetings from the high plains of Texas.

[@StavrosGakos]

Hey Ryan! Cheers 🍻

[@ryandavis7593]

@@StavrosGakos Cheers to you.

[@awldune]

I'll be very interested in your findings with the vacuum oil treatment.

[@ericcommarato7727]

just unbelieveable!

[@noahfreeman8115]

So excited you’re back!

[@MCsCreations]

Amazing work, dude! It's crazy how you deal with endgrain, like it wasn't even there! 😮 Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@StavrosGakos]

Hello :)

[@marcoaureliobarbiero80]

Pura arte...Pure art

[@Blackys-Boy]

wow, stunning work as usual! I wish you the best of luck with going full time into plane making! You definitely have the passion and skills to pull that off.

[@jasonmichaels6660]

Congrats can’t wait to watch you grow, I am about to jump back in. Had to take a hit if a break for family

[@allenwc]

Full Time plane maker! I hope you succeed beyond your wildest dreams. No body makes more beautiful planes than you. Glad you are back making KZbins, they are so inspirational. (I’ve made three planes myself now, the latest one is a keeper). Yes, I would watch comparisons. I have surprised just how much wood moves with changes in humidity. My shop is unheated and only has a 200W solar system for light.

[@StavrosGakos]

Thank you William :)

[@davidlegay9813]

So nice 👌🏻 !

[@tyger750]

Nice to see you again! I hope you are well. As always, your work is beautiful.

[@StavrosGakos]

Thank you!

[@mitchellkirk1238]

Where the heck have you been. I’ve missed your videos!!!

[@StavrosGakos]

Hey Mitch! I had some more important things than KZbin, but i'm back 👍

[@wojciechdobropolski1821]

Stawros ,myślałem że Łukasz z ,,5m2 jest nadzwyczajny ,ale ty jesteś geniusz

[@StavrosGakos]

Haha dzięki 😁🍻

[@MASI_forging]

Omg so awesome. Love watching you make did 😉😉

[@1965edward1965]

Хотелось бы потрогать руками. Захватывающее видео. Жаль, что нет возможности приобрести такой шедевр.

[@StavrosGakos]

Hey, if you are interested write me a message on my Instagram profile. Regards

[@avesebus6108]

Fajnie że coś nagrałeś

[@luizgabriel3388]

Yeeees, Gakos!!! Thank youuuuu

[@StavrosGakos]

Hey :)

[@jakubdoubal6839]

Kolejna fajna praca. Śledzę Twoją twórczość od dłuższego czasu. Pozdrowienia z Pardubic :)

[@StavrosGakos]

Dziękuję! Pozdrowienia z Brodnicy :)

[@simonmcowan6874]

So glad to see you again, i notice you found a use for some Plane tree wood at 1minute into the post, would love to watch anything you make, the vacuum is a good idea too, so, full time job, is there a website to view what you have to sell or where one can order a plane from you. I missed your posts, thanks for this one.

[@StavrosGakos]

Hey Simon! I was quarted dawno beech, not plane tres wood from you :) i got the plans with website but it have to wait some time. Cheers!

[@holgerleve6778]

Einfach nur genial!!

[@adrianopasinato]

👏👏👏👏👏

[@rainbowchild63]

Perfect!

[@walterplummer3808]

Welcome back! Always glad to see you posting. Are your blunt scrapers just honed square or do you turn a burr? Thanks again.

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks Walter! Yes, they are honed square. Here is more about it kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJbCk6NrgdVjitEsi=YI5x0cokmYuANj65

[@sonartoy3980]

Tęskniłem!

[@СергійМихайловичПожалов]

Thanks for the video. I always review and find many interesting solutions to various technical problems. I wish you success. 

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks a lot!

[@hder8740]

Your back! Yippee!

[@piffwhiffle]

welcome back

[@marciowashingtonmartins3954]

Nice

[@williamadams-rs1te]

How do we order planes? Glad you are back on YT but it’s been 2 months and we need more videos…haha Seriously we all wish you the best in your new endeavor.

[@StavrosGakos]

Please try to contact me via nstagram. I also need more video's.. New stuff on the way 👍 thank you!

[@briangough30]

Amazing work, but it seems you have changed your treatment of the wood. Curious about the vacuum? chamber.

[@StavrosGakos]

Hey Brian! I always try to find other methods 👍 i'll do something with that