044 Shooting plane - building process with hand tools

[@StavrosGakos]

As i told in the begining of the video i'm gonna build a shooting plane. The desing is inspired by two shooting planes, which i saw on Bill Carter site and Jeremiah Wilding Instagram profile (links in the description). I hope you will like this project :) Now it's time for new shooting board, or maybe shooting bench?? Who knows.. :) The materials: 4mm thick steel plates screws quartersawn beech Ferdinand Rubens plane iron boiled linseed oil shellac orange Big thanks for my patrons! ANDREW DAWSON JOSHUA LUCAS ROSS TOMAZIN JAVIER QUINTANA RENE POLAK LUBOS SULC RAMINGR JACEK WAWER SCOTT MARTIN BRIAN NEWTON IVAN AMON BTW. I don't take orders and usually don't sell my planes. The only way to get some of them is take a part in giveaways for my supporters. For support click here: kzbin.info/door/PWTutgaoHuQcovRSjyeFOAjoin or use my PayPal account: esortodox@gmail(dot)com Thank you!

[@sergecayer942]

Great one Stavros ! The nicest, most well thought out design for a shooting board I have found is Matt Estlea’s, here on KZbin. It uses a sloped bed, so as to allow use of the complete width of the blade.

[@youtukang]

👍

[@sinclairmarcus]

Just a great video have subscribed,

[@StavrosGakos]

@@sergecayer942 Thanks! Sloped bed of shooting board is good solve when the blade is perpendicular to the plane - that makes skewed angle of cutting. Skewed shooting planes are designed for flat shooting boards. Bigger skew = easier work on the end grains. Regards!

[@sfshilo]

What is the tpi on that keyhole saw you use? I am looking to make one of my own that is thicker like yours is and I can't tell with your massive hands holding that saw :-) Thanks! Awesome channel

[@worklion50]

The metal was genius... ends the scratching and adds mass for a smoother shear. Damit man I am on my feet, clapping over here.... Master of the plane!

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks a lot mate :)

[@ИгорьИванов-у8я]

Такие рубанки делались в Англии 100 лет назад...сам хочу так сделать...есть лезвие Sheffield

[@professor62]

It’s truly a pleasure to watch you work, Stavros. You are a master craftsman with incredible precision. The plane turned out absolutely beautiful.

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks a lot Russ :)

[@dalewysinger3077]

I am thankful that someone of your talent and skill level is willing to share with those of us who desire to learn! You make me feel as if I could step into the shop and duplicate your work for myself. You are much appreciated!

[@StavrosGakos]

Good luck with your plane 👍 it is really nice project

[@kevinthomson6324]

Watching this video makes me realize $200 for a shooting plane suddenly doesn’t seem like so much money. So much work put into this plane and it looks and works amazing!

[@bigdteakettle8989]

Of all of your videos I remember I think this is the first time I heard you speak English. As a native-born English speaker, I can tell you that you may have done as good a job with your English as with the incredible craftsmanship you showcase in the shop!

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks a lot! It is not the first video, but i still prefer to work not talk :)

[@davanders2006]

That is a good shooting board plane. Cut through that spalted maple like butter. Excellent job Thanks for sharing

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks a lot David 👍

[@alexjames1146]

Spalted beech he claims.

[@TheBearGrylz]

Wow. Just wow. The inland screws were amazing. That mouth tolerance was also amazing. Beautiful work as always.

[@StavrosGakos]

Thank you!

[@matthewclemente420]

WOW that plane is so perfect for shooting . Great design . Very valuable and great tool made by a hard working craftsman . Thanks of sharing Stavros .

[@jackdelancey248]

Been in the trade for 44years, am impressed with your work.

[@Rufio1975]

Agreed. Craftsman.

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks a lot Jack!

[@keithkennedy-tyson8578]

beautiful work, astounding craftsmanship. I'll never look at my old wood block planes again without thinking of the craftsmen who made them. It is great that such skills have not been lost. well done & greetings from Tasmania.

[@StavrosGakos]

Thank you Keith! Regards!

[@ersula9769]

When you see a maker use their fingers as a marking gauge, you know you are watching a master at work. Absolutely beautiful

[@StavrosGakos]

Thank you Eric! I'm glad you like it :)

[@ZygmuntKiliszewski]

This oblique plane based on a steel angle works beautifully. I have not seen such a tool yet. Great creativity, congratulations 👌.

[@yuroribeiro5160]

Oh la la, Mr. Firm Hands! Making a mark with only a marker, no rule to guide! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@TeknoXI]

I'm not even 2 minutes into the video and I'm already amazed that you drew 2 straight parallel lines on the steel plates... Wow!!!!

[@desertgroomer2153]

Awesome hearing your voice. It completes your persona! Please don’t be shy and forget writing on the wood!

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks a lot! I still prefer to work, not talk :) Regards!

[@ryandavis7593]

Your comment explains why you liked the fact I gave one of my handmade planes to my friend in Idaho. I would love to see how you make your plane floats. Seasons greetings from the high plains of Texas. As usual beautiful work.

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks Ryan! One day i'll make a float video 👍

[@johnfisher4910]

Amazing craftsmanship, and it works better than my Lie-Nielsen low-angle jack plane. But, I'm fairly certain it's user error. Thanks for the amazing content, I always enjoy your work.

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks John:) so you have to improve your sharpening :) Regards!

[@darrylarthur573]

Stavros, that is a beautiful piece. The whole thing: the video production, the concept, the execution, and especially the tool itself. In my mind it is truly a work of art. I'm so inspired by your mastery. Bravo.

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks Darryl!

[@Kemi4483]

Hello Stavros,first of all I really like your work and I like to watch your videos,but I love this Shootingboard Plane from you,I wish you continued success, greetings from Austria.

[@Victoria-jo3wr]

Incredible! I honestly didn't know it was possible to get end grain shavings like that (maybe that says a lot about my sharpening skills). And I love the fact that this plane is multi-functional. So many shooting board planes are one-trick ponies, but this one is quite versatile.

[@StavrosGakos]

Thank you!

[@TechieTard]

Two things required. Sharpen it very well. Secondly, get a skewed plane. The straight planes can do it, but the skewed planes can do it while not having to be as sharp as the straight planes. With a skewed plane you are sheering the end grain away. With a straight plane, you are brute forcing the material away.

[@thedepartmentofredundancyd5160]

Every step of this appeals to my spirit. I can imagine that I can smell the wood, and it smells great. I finally understand art.

[@deemdoubleu]

Inspiring stuff. I have been using an old wooden block plane for shooting but the clearance ahead of the cutting edge is too big so it tends to jam on the leading edge of the workpiece. Plus it doesn't have an skewed/angled blade. This design looks so much better.

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks!

[@scottmartin7717]

26:10 these perfect endgrain sheets being dispensed are just unreal. It looks like it is a dream to use

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks a lot Scott :)

[@yvesdesrosiers2396]

Very well done!! Handled wavy grain without a problem. Will be very useful. Thanks for sharing.

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks Yves!

[@GregorKropotkin-qu2hp]

Your most impressive build yet, simply magnificent workmanship!

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks a lot Gregor!

[@Vincent-S]

Awesome. Really makes me want to make my own someday. Also man, I need to make or get me a couple floats for the wedge slots.

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks Vincent! Just try it, and you wan't stop ;)

[@awwdsalem733]

Wow, how creative you are. Watching you takes me to another level of fun. loved you♥️

[@michaelfling7786]

Another beautiful job, Stavros!! It is truely a pleasure to watch you create your masterpieces!!

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks a lot Michael!

[@DavidNayer]

I love seeing your earlier projects, chisels and cutters, etc., show up in later projects, like extended members of the family coming to dinner. I had the thought "I just saw him make that set!" when I saw the angled left and right chisels. I am intrigued by the broad pointed flat toothed scraper like tool. I'd love to have you add just a little footage at the end to show the full family of hand tools you used. You might even show the end product and where each tool contributed. I saw a deep narrow chisel, the narrow toothed saw, etc. Each one is a personality. Again like family members. I'm a delighted and inspired fan. I've been adding some daily making of tangible things to my otherwise intellectual day.

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks David! A lot of my tools are on my instagram profile, feel free to check it :) Regards!

[@andrehoffmann1056]

first-class craftsmanship, grandiose planer 👍👍👍👍 schöne Grüße aus Köln, Deutschland

[@jameslemasters9792]

Stavros thank you so much for this video. I have ben planning on making a shooting plane like this but I have been put off by how to make a skewed mouth. Now I know the basics. Again thanks Jim

[@StavrosGakos]

Nice! Good luck with your project :)

[@rickyrollerv2]

Legend. You make me wanna buy a plane even though I don't need it... Thanks for another masterclass in plane building.

[@StavrosGakos]

You're welcome :)

[@imager8763]

Great job! I am just stunned by the accuracy of you work!

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks a lot!

[@guseletov]

Thank you for this great and inspiring project. An amazing plane for the job. Thank you Stavros

[@IantheWoodcraftsman]

Great job, Stavros. I wish that I had 1/2 of your capability. Cheers, Ian.

[@jr3002]

Very, very nice shavings. Beautiful work on this plane.

[@StavrosGakos]

Thank you!

[@multifaceted29]

All of your videos are incredibly inspirational! You are a true master in your craft, thanks for another amazing video!

[@StavrosGakos]

You're welcome!

[@marvincombs1928]

beautiful plane just wish I could do just a fraction of the accuracy I have you do. truly amazing work.

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks a lot Marvin!

[@mr.fraitz3241]

I am utterly shocked at how great those shavings are!

[@PatNetherlander]

Marvellous build! What a sturdy plane this one has become! Love it!

[@bmillare]

Such a good video! I learned so much on how to use tools for different situations by example. I realize now I have more uses for a key-hole saw and a gouge.

[@StavrosGakos]

That's my pleasure if you learned something 👍

[@Apucik]

Beautiful work! You create beautiful tools.

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks a lot!

[@toddleake880]

Beautiful plane. I loved seeing the chiselling of the mortise and the chunks of beech coming off and then the shiny bed after you finished. Can you please do a video of making plane floats?

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks Todd! One day i'll make it :)

[@jason4547]

You are a highly skilled and precise tradesman !

[@StavrosGakos]

Thank you!

[@bradleytuckwell4854]

What an amazing craftsman you are.I’m so glad I came across your channel.

[@StavrosGakos]

Welcome Bradley :)

[@pmewUK]

Absolutely stunning. I think thats your best build yet. Beautiful!

[@StavrosGakos]

Thank you mate!

[@barrythemailman]

That was amazing. You are the ultimate craftsman, Thanks for posting this video.

[@MrAtfenn]

it always makes my day when i see you have a new video. mesmerizing, beautiful, inspiring and kinda intimidating all at once. a true pleasure watching you work and i appreciated the explanation at the beginning and the shaving that you produced with the skew chisel around 13:30.......show off.

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks Aaron :)

[@JimDockrellWatertone]

Beautiful. Every one you make is a work of art.

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks a lot Jim!

[@dougkeen1982]

That is a masterpiece! Those shavings are insane. Awesome work.

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks Doug!

[@WoodfulProjects]

one of the best shooting planes I’ve seen around. well done Stavros

[@StavrosGakos]

Thank you!

[@AproposHobel]

Absolutely impressive to build this wonderful plane with hand tools!

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks a lot!

[@rh6127]

You never cease to amaze me with your skills, awesome plane for sure, thank you for the video

[@wernerviehhauser94]

Simply wonderful. I need to improve my skills since I really want this type plane for my shooting board.

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks Werner!

[@povljensen9822]

I am truely impressed; very, very fine handicraft & beautiful result - and thx for sharing :-)

[@StavrosGakos]

Thank you!

[@doesntmatter7774]

Digital calipers and manual drill. Love it!

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks Michael!

[@jiricabadaj8397]

Luxusní , taky bych takový potřeboval.... Perfektní práce.

[@StavrosGakos]

Dziękuję !

[@cguitarallday]

Nice work. Wonderful craftsman

[@Myrkskog]

Spectacular work. Only recently I was looking at some shop-built, skewed shooting planes. I fear I'd need to get my hands on a float or two to get the job done well.

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks!

[@stewartmcmanus3991]

Well, that was fascinating, well done.

[@tewodrostesfagiorgis1768]

Love to watch your work as usual may God bless your hands.

[@StavrosGakos]

Thank you!

[@chuckpremer3111]

Love the metal work, you create beautiful tools.

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks a lot!

[@jimmurphy4083]

Great workmanship again thank you for uploading and sharing your work.

[@StavrosGakos]

You're welcome Pauline :)

[@ApocalypseSonC]

Είναι σκληρή η Οξυά αλλά μου αρέσει για αυτό που είναι .Συγχαρητήρια για τα έργα σας είναι όλα εξαιρετικά !

[@pradeephl6tp]

Very good wood Planer brother 👌 👏 🙌 👍 thank you

[@markgoode4109]

Always a pleasure to discover you have posted a new video. Out-standing workmanship; the plain looks beautiful and works like a dream. Thanks for sharing your skills and ideas with us. Best wishes and seasons greetings to you. :)

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks a lot Mark! Regards!

[@deliaguzman1138]

Those shavings are blowing my mind.

[@joseraagas7661]

Cool beautiful planer..love this less talk more action..thanks for this video

[@mytapoiss]

Brilliant! The plane, making and video - many thanks master!

[@Ham68229]

You are a master plane maker. If you were to ever make to sell, I'd definitely be buying your planes. Awesome build. Cheers :)

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks! Follow my instagram profile for sale info. Cheers!

[@alexzioek9680]

What an amazing plane that is. Really, fantastic! I wonder whteher you expect any movement of the steel plates overtime considering the shrinkage of the wood block? I` m impressed by how the plane looks and slices such wild grained timber. I think it could be a great plane for truing up other woodies (planes). Although a wider sole, high blade angle + a chipbreaker would probably be more preferable for the task? I didn` t like hollow grinding on a laminated blade. They hone so well flat with the soft iron backing and it reveals all the smithing art put into with the stones touching all of it... But who likes to argue about sharpening. Congratulations!

[@Clarkson350]

Great work! Drill press is so cool

[@ebmarson]

You, sir, are a truly skilled master.

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks Eddy!

[@davidforrest4322]

Stavros Gakos you deserve more subscribers so they can see your expert craftsmanship.

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks David!

[@youtukang]

🙏🤝🤝🤝🇮🇩

[@LimitedGunnerGM]

Glad you added commentary! Love watching you work. I would love to see a timer so we have some idea how long it takes you to make one of these gems.

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks! Total time vith video editing and recording was about 25 hours. Regards!

[@dagwood1327]

@@StavrosGakos how long do you think it would be if you were not recording, lighting and editing?

[@StavrosGakos]

I have no idea, sorry :)

[@dagwood1327]

@@StavrosGakos you do great work. Thanks for taking the time to teach us.

[@mgmoody42]

Another well made plane!

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks Matt :)

[@andrewturnbull5897]

Love your work! This is a brilliant design and obviously works perfectly! I would love to see a matching shooting board, though Lee Valley has a great system you would love! I own a large number of their planes including the shooting plane! Yours is beautiful!

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks Andrew! Matched shooting board is high on my list 👍

[@ramingr]

@@StavrosGakos Would love to see it!

[@seancrowley7520]

Thanks for showing so much detail. Another great video (and plane!)

[@StavrosGakos]

You're welcome Sean:)

[@fordboss9275]

Beautiful work as always!

[@oneshotme]

Another beautiful tool you've made. A great thought if it was yours if not still a great build!! Enjoyed your video and I gave it a Thumbs Up

[@StavrosGakos]

Thank you!

[@SeahawkSailor]

Congratulations for completing another excellent tool, that is also beautiful. Like previous comments, I too am very impressed with the screw countersink, set, smooth technique. Also fun to see tools from pervious projects in use, the planes, and the skew chisels. Your technique for carving out the bed & throat seem to be faster and more efficient than your earlier projects, but perhaps that is the editing? Regardless, well done! Look forward to seeing your next project. Happy new year from the USA.

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks a lot! My technique is faster because i made some floats to work with the bed and throat👍 happy New Year!

[@fork4587]

Fantastic craftsmanship!!!

[@StavrosGakos]

Thank you!

[@gregmislick1117]

That is a very nice shooting plane!

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks Greg!

[@techheck3358]

Amazing work! 👏 keep it up

[@troystaten5633]

Nicely done, thanks for showing us.

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks Troy!

[@donnadimeo]

Beautiful work! I always learn so much from watching your videos.

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks Donna!

[@Pauken11]

I am in awe of your talent.

[@StavrosGakos]

Thank you Jim!

[@alfredog2762]

Stavros, you rock! Really nice job, congratulations! Cheers Alfredo

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks Alfredo! Cheers!

[@avinashrodrigues8821]

Very good , I enjoyed watching

[@robwoodke6592]

Absolutely spectacular. I can’t get enough of your videos. The quality of your work is second to none. I do need to ask what are those saw/file tools that you use? Did you make them and if so how?

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks Rob, i made my planemaking floats. They are cutted from steel but not hardened for easy sharpening 👍

[@kuraigasone]

what a beautiful hand tools thanks for the show

[@cannonwoodworking5917]

Beautiful job!

[@dachhisudarshan3206]

Incredible project.....

[@sitinoorjannah8161]

LUWAR BIASA..... MANTAP.....BITU BAGUS DAN TAJAM SEKALI.... 👍👍👍👍👍

[@lekedo1]

De Chile un Chileno. Admirable maestría, felicidades y gracias.

[@TheFeuergnom]

when toolmaking becomes a form of art... ever since I came across your work, there remains one question: if your tools are that finely crafted, how does the furniture look like thats made with it?

[@StavrosGakos]

Thank you! Unfortunately i don't have a time for furniture building. Regards!

[@douglasschafer6372]

gorgeous work, thanks for sharing

[@DaughtersWoodCo]

Man, that's a nice plane!

[@StavrosGakos]

Thank you!

[@기타선생]

Thanks, I'm making mine folliwing your video. Would you tell me what saw you used 10:05? I think I need one.

[@StavrosGakos]

Hey it was skewed edge float, cheers

[@기타선생]

@@StavrosGakos Thanks! I'm gonna find one. :D