Core sound 20 mk2 vs Everglades challenge 22

[Chick Ludwig]

Hmmm, I guess you told me off!!! Cold up in Charleston must make people cranky! Actually, I kind of like to use hand tools once in awhile, but being an ADD kinda person, I usually take the easy way out. I admire people that are traditionalists and perfectionists, but I just want to get the job done so I can have a boat to enjoy. For me, I get a lot more enjoyment getting the job done quickly---and for me, that usually involves a power tool. Guess we're all different, but all the same too. We all love "simply messing about in boats"!

[Hirilonde]

It isn't just a matter of being a traditionalist or a perfectionist and i also like technology and finding new gadgets.  But there are some operations in fitting wood that are simply done fastest, easiest and best with hand tools. One in particular that has not seen any significant improvement in many years is the plane. To rule their use out under any pretense is silly.  You say it yourself with the key word being usually.

 

---and for me, that usually involves a power tool. 

 

[Tom the rower]

The plane, the plane, the plane !! That's what got my attention.  I have been watching alot of build videos on youtube, and during the final phase, alot use a plane to take off that final bit of wood.  I didn't have one, and said something to that effect, and that is when the old man told me to get the box out of the attic.  Now I have 5 planes.  I doubt I will ever use the eggbeater drill, might not ever use the hand saws.  I would, however, go get one of those fancy japanese pull saws.  They are supposed to make real accurate cuts.

 

But, I might not need to cut anything, as I talked to Graham yesterday about the kit.  So, perhaps in a month, I will drive from Florida up to North Carolina to pick it up.   The daughter and son in law officially move up there (Virginia beach) next Tuesday, so a month should be long enough for them to get settled in.  Then the wife and I can blow thru for a visit and on the way back down, stop in NC to pick up the precut kit.  I could bumble thru cutting on my own, but I love the idea of a cnc kit.  But, then again, we always have a jigsaw puzzle out for holidays, so there has got to be some correlation there somewhere.

[John Burritt]

Don't lose the planes. Even w/ a kit, planes are super handy for rounding edges, dressing reinforcing stock & a couple dozen other things you haven't thought of, but will get you finished before you remember where you put your router.

[Steve W]

Learn how to sharpen those planes. I use the "scary sharp" (google it) method and I am a convert. I used a plane almost everyday I was working on the Suzy J. I'm looking forward to your build!

 

Steve

 

https://picasaweb.google.com/114007621203237706900

 

[Charlie Jones]

Plus one.

 

Even with two power jointers in the shop, I most times get my Bailey #7 to  edge glue two boards. Just about as fast overall and on occasion, a far better joint.

 

Many of my favorite tools are older hand tools. This was my planes several years ago. I've since added a few, including a vintage Stanley #45. Works VERY well for cutting gains on lapstrakes.

 

 

[Tom the rower]

So, I have been looking at the scary sharp method, which I had previously read about, and talking about it with my son in law, who mentioned that his brother is self employed as a traveling knife and scissor sharpener, and then I remembered that I was at one of my clients offices (a sign maker) who uses alot of scissors and his sharpening guy was out in the parking lot, so I talked to him.  The scissors are like a buck to sharpen.  I am going to call the guy to ask about the planes.  Always like to ask recognized experts.

[HonestKen]

I sharpen my own chisels and knives no problem.  I've had mixed results with plane irons(blades) and hope to get consitantly better results someday but in the mean time a couple of times a year I just decide I've had enough and pack up all my handsaws, plane irons, table, mitre, and radial arm saw blades and take them to a local outfit that sharpens them.$30-$50 and a day or two later all my blades are a pleasure to work with again.  Some day when I'm not chasing kids around I'll hone my sharpening skills (sorry, couldn't resist) but until then I'll rely on the pros once in a while.

 

Your going to love the feel, and sound  of those planes cutting effortlessy as you build your boat. Enjoy them.

 

Ken