Tapering tool/jig and planer.

[Ulises Victoria]

Hello all.

Just found this tool in Ebay:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/313673287457

 

It comes from China and takes about 3 weeks to arrive, but still, I think it is a great tool for those of us who struggle with hull planking.

Never seen it before. Tried Amazon but with no success.

Best regards.

[hof00]

Hi Chap,

Looks good.

 

Please let me know if it works well. (As designed)

 

I bought similar some years ago, unsure of brand, but proved to be too much trouble. (Amati I think. (Consisted of a plastic vise with metal topped jaws.)

 

Cheers and Regards,

 

Harry.

[Bob Cleek]

The plane's body is claimed to be made of "European ebony." Interesting. I never knew ebony grew commercially anywhere in Europe. Many ebony species are on the "Red List" as threatened or endangered and are subject to import restrictions and even outright bans. 

[Dziadeczek]

I think this tool is just a waste of money and an overkill. A mini plane made of ebony? Why? To increase its price?

Comparable mini wood plane you should be able to get online for a few dollars (perhaps up to 10 today).

From a few pieces of wood scraps in your workshop you should be able to make yourself a simple jig to shape (shave) your planks.

 

See post nr. 27 at the bottom of this link, where I showed this simple jig.   Easy peasy...