From the first time I got a Plane to 'sing'
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This goes back quite a few years.   I had got something like a Corsair cheapo Bailey-pattern plane from the antique mall, and got it working again, scary sharp.   I remember using that plane to slick-up the bandsawn pieces on this model-car I built from scratch.    It's still a conversation piece in our TV room:


   

Happy woodworking,

Chris
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. . .  It's still a conversation piece in our TV room:

As well it should be.  Way cool!
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Tony
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#10
Way cool is right.  Way cool, and then some.  Very nice.  Thanks for posting the pic.
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#11
That looks great. It's made of what, at least four different wood species?
Steve S.
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#12
Thanks!
    Yes, the species are different but have tended to blend a bit closer over the years:
Roof, Bumpers, etc:   Padauk
Headlights, etc.:   Myrtle
Body & Wheels:    Walnut
Fenders:   Cherry
Grille:   Zebrawood.

    Chris
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(02-16-2017, 02:26 PM)C. in Indy Wrote: Thanks!
    Yes, the species are different but have tended to blend a bit closer over the years:
Roof, Bumpers, etc:   Padauk
Headlights, etc.:   Myrtle
Body & Wheels:    Walnut
Fenders:   Cherry
Grille:   Zebrawood.

    Chris

That car is terrific, and the use of zebrawood as the grill was a stroke of genius. 10/10, sir.
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#14
Nice job!

Poor plane was left out of the picture.
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