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05-11-2021, 10:40 AM
Winter Smoother. 8” long, 1.875 wide iron pitched at 50 degrees, resin infused curly maple tote and knob.


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05-11-2021, 10:57 AM
Just gorgeous!  Great to see you're still working your craft, Ron! 
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05-11-2021, 12:01 PM
Wow, absolutely amazing.  

Curious on the resin infused part of the tote and knob.  What is that for?  Extra strength or something?
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05-11-2021, 02:49 PM
(05-11-2021, 12:01 PM)stav Wrote: Wow, absolutely amazing.  

Curious on the resin infused part of the tote and knob.  What is that for?  Extra strength or something?

Strength, stability and increased density.

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05-11-2021, 01:27 PM
Stunning as always. Beautiful work.
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05-11-2021, 02:57 PM
Beautiful piece of functional art! How thick is the iron?

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05-11-2021, 02:59 PM
(05-11-2021, 02:57 PM)Tapper Wrote: Beautiful piece of functional art! How thick is the iron?

Doug

It cleaned up at .210 off the surface grinder.

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05-11-2021, 05:27 PM
Absolutely stunning craftsmanship!
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05-12-2021, 12:56 AM
Hei Ron, great to see a new smoother again! Beautiful work!

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05-12-2021, 01:14 PM
Beautiful, Ron, as always!
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