Jack plane
Smoother and Jointer. Right is freshly oiled while the left is an older plane. Both beech of course.
Friday, October 11, 2013
New Plane Stamp by Blacksmith Peter Ross
If you have been keeping up with the blog then you may have noticed that I don't stamp the toe of my planes. I have had a custom stamp for my furniture for a long time but my planes have gone nameless. I wanted something that was authentic to stamp my planes. Now I have it!
I asked Peter Ross if he would be willing to make me a plane stamp just like blacksmiths made for planemakers a couple hundred years ago. If you aren't familiar with Peter Ross then you may remember him from Roy Underhill's show The Woodwright's Shop. He is a regular and makes historical tools the way they were made originally.
I am so glad he agreed to make me one. I am so pleased with the results of my stamp. It is better than I could have hoped for. Just look at the results. I think this has added a true authentic feel that matches all the work I try to impart into the planes I make.
Now, I am ready for Woodworking in America. See you there!
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That stamp is pretty awesome. It adds a nice touch.
ReplyDeleteThanks Tyler. I like that grinder you have with integrated stand, by the way. I need to find one of those.
DeleteI'm jealous of your stamp Caleb, very authentic. I just have the individual tool and die makers letter punches, that I stamp-MOULDER- on my moulding planes with.
ReplyDeleteTalked the wife in going to the WIA, just for the Marketplace, on Saturday-hope to find you there.
later,
doug
Great! See you there. I will be in Peter Galbert's Booth. Shouldn't be hard to find.
DeleteHey Caleb, I've had lunch with Peter Ross, and he's a stud. Would you mind telling me how much he charged for the stamp?
ReplyDeleteJosh,
DeleteI can't seem to remember what I payed. Probably around $200 or something like that. Shoot him an email and I am sure he will know what he would do another one for.
Nice
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