J. Conrad
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Loc: Colorado
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One more update needing a decision from the group soon.
Thanks to Joel, we have been connected with Ron Hock for the iron. Rather than the run of the mill double irons and such, Ron has volunteered to produce a batch of custom single irons for the best value he can offer.
We spoke on the phone today, and this is where we stand:
High-carbon steel (no A2 for this historic gem!)
2-1/4" Wide
3/16" Thick
Solid iron, no slot, etc.
As mentioned above, no cap iron.
Ron's standard shape is rectangular, with small-radiused top corners. It will be simplest to stay with that, but he can do a traditional looking iron with the tapered upper sides if we demand it. Right, Ron?
Also, I need consensus on the length of the iron. If you are to scale the (double) iron in the article, it is just shy of 6" in real life. Infill experts: what length do you recommend? Joel, I believe you mentioned 7 or 7-1/2" long.
So to recap, we need consensus on:
Upper side edge profiles: straight with standard rectangular corners, or tapered?
Length of the iron.
Those on the list will purchase their iron directly from Ron. Once we hammer-out the details, he can get a price for us and begin making the batch.
Thanks Ron! It was a pleasure speaking with you today.
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James Uhrich
Sturnella Toolworks
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JimBelair
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Registered: 08/27/07
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Loc: SW Ont., Canada
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I say tapered. Echos the coffin shape of the body and keeps it traditional (even though there's no cap iron).
James I imagine you'll be wanting a deposit shortly as you're putting serious effort into this project already. Just say the word man.
Jim B
Edited by JimBelair (04/25/12 09:13 PM)
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Joel (Tools for Working Wood)
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I did not recommend an iron length except as a guess. I will give it some thought. I do think a short iron would be fine since without a slot more of the iron is useable anyway.
joel
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Joel
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BaileyNo5
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Registered: 11/29/09
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A vote for tapered iron, 6" length.
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wood1351
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Loc: Puget Sound
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I vote for 7-7 1/2" length with the tapered top portion of the iron. Classic size and shape.
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whutchis
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Registered: 10/17/09
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Loc: Milton, PA
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I vote for the tapered top on the iron. The length depicted in the Work mag. article looks to be about 5" or so. Anything that length or longer should be fine.
Cheers,
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-----wade
Working wood in Milton, PA
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Shawn Stennett
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I will be happy with what the consenses decide.
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kompera
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Shawn Stennett said:
I will be happy with what the consenses decide.
Me also, but I don't want one that's too long.
I always think they look silly sticking way out the top of a smoother, and it just gets in the way of your hand/wrist.
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"The things I make may be for others, but how I make them is for me." -Tony Konovaloff
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davidf
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Registered: 10/28/09
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Loc: Toronto, Canada
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With regard to the blade size and shape, I'll also go with the consensus. I know that Joel Moskowitz and Ron Hock know better than I!!
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imapseudonym
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Shawn Stennett said:
I will be happy with what the consenses decide.
+1
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''I think we may yet be able to do so,'' Bohr replied. ''But in the process we may have to learn what the word 'understanding' really means.''
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