Krenov Wood Plane Part 3
Glue-up of the plane body is next. As with all glue-ups, it is best to perform a dry fit first, with all the clamps and cauls situated. Once that is set, I unclamp and put all the parts, clamps, and cauls in position such that I am least likely to mess up.
In this case, the biggest error you can make is forgetting the cross-pin, so I put it in a prominent spot so I can’t miss it. I have had students forget it on occasion, and the best option for recovery is to get a brass pin to replace the wood cross-pin. Not as elegant as planned, but it works fine. My first wood plane was made like that in order to be able to make it during a class in a day. After making many more after that one, I eventually removed the pin from my original plane, cut the plane in half, and now use it to show a cross-section of the plane construction (you saw it in an earlier video).
I really like these Jorgensen clamps. When I was teaching we had Bessey clamps at school, which are great clamps, but I prefer these because of the clutch-plate feature. The moveable jaw stays where you put it, unlike the Bessey’s. It’s a personal thing, but these work best for me.
