The gauntlet has been thrown!!!
Added 2020-07-01 17:58:25 +0000 UTCFriends:
A couple of months ago, I arranged a collaboration with the amazing Uri Tuchman. If you haven’t seen his work, I insist you go check out his channel immediately. Uri combines top notch craftsmanship with an incredible sense of humor and outstanding filmmaking. He’s really one of my favorite creators and I was super-excited that he wanted to work with me.
…Until I got the package. Uri and I agreed to collaborate on a turning saw. He would make the pins and handles and I would build the frame and put the whole thing together. Well, his handles arrived and they are very intimidating.
This combination of brass and hardwood is classy and durable. He included a lovely dimpled texture that actually makes the handles easier to grip, and he engraved both our logos into the ends. My friends, the gauntlet has been thrown. I’m going to need to be on my game this week.
There’s a thread with more pictures over on the discourse.
New video Saturday!
--Rex
Comments
I've been watching Uri videos all week...never heard of him before this. He's great I'm a subscriber for his videos now also.
Paul Thoma
2020-07-18 15:35:10 +0000 UTCHey Adrian! The best steels for plane blades are generally 1095 and o1. These steels are simple, easy to heat-treat, and affordable. Even a lot of high-end plane-makers use them. Hope that helps!
Rex Krueger
2020-07-03 23:19:44 +0000 UTCIn Rex's videos he talks about some metals that work. One suggestion was to use old lawn motor blades....I think..someone point him in the right direction.
James Bornheimer
2020-07-03 18:57:17 +0000 UTCYou guys keep making these planes but I'm still trying to figure out which steel to use and WHERE to get it! Maybe I'm watching old videos but the links to the irons I keep trying don't work... I'm mostly on Amazon so links there would help (and help your channel!) ...
Adrian Abshire
2020-07-03 13:34:15 +0000 UTCI mean.... its ok i guess 😝 DON'T SCREW IT UP! We all know what it looked like "before" now lol
Brads Workbench
2020-07-03 00:36:02 +0000 UTCNow Im hungry for Pizza!!!
Stuart Woodcock
2020-07-02 12:40:37 +0000 UTCNo pressure at all, Rex!
Jim Williams
2020-07-02 11:31:12 +0000 UTCGauntlet thrown down indeed, Uri's shaping skills are ridiculous, especially when you consider he does it all on a modified antique sewing machine.
Will Clevett
2020-07-02 08:16:20 +0000 UTCHoly Sawdust Rexmaster, this one is going to keep me riveted to your show mate, cant wait to see what wondrous piece you come up with this time as I know you will, go with peace my son..
Brian Shaw
2020-07-01 23:01:11 +0000 UTCThat's beautiful work. I'm amazed every time I watch Uri. But I know you're up to the challenge.
Michael Bennett
2020-07-01 22:53:17 +0000 UTCWow... but still, you're all over this Rex. Looking forward to seing the results!
Grant Badesso
2020-07-01 22:47:09 +0000 UTCYes, you are in trouble. I've been following Uri since he and James Wright collaborated. He does incredible stuff and his creativity is off the charts. Looking forward to seeing your part. Should be a great end product from you two!!
Alan Smith
2020-07-01 20:23:13 +0000 UTCI mean, it looks beautiful. But in my experience in watching the show, Rex figures it out.
John Flynn
2020-07-01 19:45:03 +0000 UTCLove his finger tapping machine. What a silly and fun thing to have. Once I saw him start engraving it, I knew this guy was very talented.
WhatMeWorry
2020-07-01 18:25:51 +0000 UTCHoly crap, Rex. That does look intimidating... like something that took a lot of time and effort. Bah. Screw it! You got this!
Brian Benson
2020-07-01 18:08:03 +0000 UTC
