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Stephen Boone mini planes

Posted: Sat Nov 12, 2022 11:08 am
by krrtlr1
Is Stephen Boone still making his mini planes? None of the places listed seem to be selling them any more. All info just ceased with the exception of some YouTube videos from the early 2000 teens.

Thank you,
Tracy

Re: Stephen Boone mini planes

Posted: Sat Nov 12, 2022 7:25 pm
by Kevin Sjostrand
Tracy
I don't know about Boone's situation but
You can make your own planes pretty easily. I have made about a dozen. Some block plane sizes and a few mind's like his. 1/2" ans 3/4" wide irons.
If you'd like to try it I can help you start. I have a plan I can share too.

Kevin

Re: Stephen Boone mini planes

Posted: Sat Nov 12, 2022 8:13 pm
by krrtlr1
Hi Kevin,

That would be great. I’ve been watching some of his videos.
Thank you for the share.

Tracy

Re: Stephen Boone mini planes

Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2022 12:07 am
by Kevin Sjostrand
Here are some pics.
I use inexpensive chisels from HF for the irons....bevel up
Any hardwood will work
I'll get the plans off my laptop tomorrow.

Re: Stephen Boone mini planes

Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2022 12:08 am
by Kevin Sjostrand
More

Re: Stephen Boone mini planes

Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2022 12:12 am
by Kevin Sjostrand
Here is the plans I started with. You can scale to any size plane you want to make

Re: Stephen Boone mini planes

Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2022 12:15 am
by Kevin Sjostrand
Better pic

Re: Stephen Boone mini planes

Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2022 9:14 am
by MaineGeezer
If you aren't in the mood to make one, this miniature plane is quite nice:https://www.leevalley.com/en-us/shop/to ... em=05P8220
They have a whole line of miniature planes.

Re: Stephen Boone mini planes

Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2022 12:16 pm
by tippie53
https://www.leevalley.com/en-us/shop/to ... gIyifD_BwE
these look nice
I have the Ibex and small veritas planes they are not cheap but they are good tools indeed

Re: Stephen Boone mini planes

Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2022 2:59 pm
by krrtlr1
Beautiful! Those are works of art Kevin. Thank you for sharing. I want to build the little one front right with the lowered front.

Thank you all for your links and pointers

- Tracy