For you see, I have discovered a sweet nirvana of sorts, that is the making of shavings with hand planes. There is just something absolutely thrilling and yet absolutely peaceful in the fine, shick, shick, shick, sound of a plane at work.
My new found love is only 5-1/2" long and has quickly replaced many many other tools on my bench lately.
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Lie Nielsen 212[/caption]
That's right...my new lover is a used Lie Nielsen 212!
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What a figure![/caption]
Don't let its size fool you, it can take on even the largest and most figured of boards.
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Fine Bubinga Shavings[/caption]
But more importantly, it tackles my obsession for crafting the ultimate box with ease. Quartersawn Bubinga? HA, didn't even flinch!
Like I said, I'm in love and I have a rude mechanic to thank for the introduction!