Making A Fence For The Ripping Plane

I actually think your fence design “fits” the style of the plane body better than something more ornate. The plane is rather plain…😂. Good job!

Plane fence you say? En guarde! Hmm, foiled again!

I love when I find a tool and see where an old owner clearly fixed it to just make it work. I’ll sometimes buy them when I totally don’t need them just because it’s interesting. And it kind of hit me one day: that really gives me permission to do the same. I’ll fix a tote missing the top with whatever decent wood is handy. Make the grain direction match but kinda wing it to just be comfy in my hand. I’ll re-sole a wood plane with a contrasting wood like walnut I reclaimed from old broken furniture or whatever. Sometimes a little flair for aesthetics. It’s not like I have European beech or much “real” rosewood lying around, and the latter I’d save for something special. I’m really following that tradition of “making it work” and adding my contribution to the tool’s organic history. Maybe one day someone will find my imperfect work cool like I do.

I’m looking forward to seeing how it works. I was a little surprised that you didn’t do your typical Celtic-inspired carving on its upper face.

I need to use that on my abs, then I will be truly ripped! LOL.

Yo Yo!!! I'M NOT KIDDING!! If you had some of these in the store, you'd sell out. Take a regular brown paper lunch bag and have them printed with your logo. They would be to have on hand when you give your riddle or joke at the end of the video. Perhaps the bag could come with a sheet of directions much like the instructions for using the bag that drops down from the ceiling when an airplane experiences turbulence. The "WW-BB" Wood by Wright Barf Bag. Instant collectable! Again, not kidding.

I always like the intricate moulding for some fences but at the end of the day practicality is more important and this fence goes well with the plane itself.

CDB. Thank you James. Take care & stay safe.

I believe that if the original had been nice and plane looking James would have made his really fancy!

I thought about leaving a comment, but I was on the fence until now.

Another very cool build, James!

Fantastic work, James! It turned out great! 😃 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

I love how excited you get when you are making something. I enjoy your dad jokes too!

The great French of Wright

That is amazing, can't wait to see it in action!

I think it looks good and the function is more important than the look of the fence. Thanks for sharing this.

Well this video should be fenced in!

Thanks for keeping it simple, I personally don't like all the strange designs from yesteryear. Thanks for sharing.

That antique DeWalt drill (the yellow one...hehehe) wobbles like there is no tomorrow.

Just when I thought I'd seen it all... tks